James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF)

Award Amounts:

• Academic Scholarships: $1,000 - $10,000 for four-year college or university programs
• Vocational/Training Scholarships: $500 - $2,000 for community colleges or trade schools

Geographic Scope: National program for Teamster families

Overview:
The fund looks forward to a record number of applications from high school seniors who are the sons, daughters, or financial dependents of Teamster members. The scholarship awards vary based on the type of educational program.

Eligibility

• Applicant: High school seniors
• Parent/Guardian: Must be an active Teamster member, including BLET, BMWED, and GCC members
• Dependents: Sons, daughters, and financial dependents of Teamster members are eligible

Additional Benefits

The JRH Scholarship Fund, through its administration firm ISTS, also offers tuition discounts to various colleges and universities. The tuition discount program is independent of the JRHMSF and does not require that a student be a recipient of a JRHMSF award.

Contact Information

• Website: www.jrhmsf.org

Application Process

Deadline: March 1, 2027 (annual)

Application Method: Online application process

Submission Instructions:

• Access the application at www.jrhmsf.org
• The application process is online

Additional Resources:

• Tuition discount program information available at www.jrhmsf.org
• Administration handled by ISTS