James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Hoffa, who served as General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 14 years. The fund provides scholarships to children and dependents of Teamster members.

Geographic Scope: International Brotherhood of Teamsters members

Eligibility:

• Sons, daughters, and financial dependents of Teamster members (including BMWED, BLET, GCC, and TCRC)
• High school seniors planning to attend four-year colleges or universities
• Students planning to attend community colleges or trade schools
• Parent/guardian must be a current Teamster member

Ineligible:

• Children or financial dependents of full-time local union officers
• Children or financial dependents of full-time staff of local unions

Award Types:

• Academic scholarships: $1,000 to $10,000 for four-year college/university attendance
• Training/Vocational awards: Up to $2,000 for community colleges and trade schools

Contact Information:

• Phone: 855-670-ISTS (4787)
• Email: ContactUs@applyISTS.com
• Website: https://aim.applyISTS.net/JRHMSF

Additional Resource:

• ISTS Tuition Discount Network (TDN) available to Teamster members and families at http://www.applyISTS.com/tuition-discount-network/

Application Process

1. Access the application portal: https://aim.applyISTS.net/JRHMSF
2. Submit application through the online processing site
3. Membership verification: IBT (Teamsters), BLET, BMWED, and GCC headquarters will verify parent/guardian membership status

For Questions:

• Call: 855-670-ISTS (4787)
• Email: ContactUs@applyISTS.com