James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund - Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship

Geographic Scope: United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada

Award Amount: $1.4 million total distributed annually (2017 figure); individual award amounts vary

Program Overview:
Scholarship program for dependents of Teamster members pursuing training or vocational non-baccalaureate programs related to Teamster-represented industries, classes, or crafts. Similar eligibility structure to the Academic Scholarship but focused on career and technical education.

Eligibility Requirements - Applicants Must:

• Be the son, daughter, or financial dependent (not spouses) of a Teamster member (including BLET, BMWED, and GCC members) who qualifies as a member in "good standing"
• Plan to attend an accredited training or vocational non-baccalaureate program at a community college or other training institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada
• Training or vocational program must be related to work in a Teamster-represented industry, class, or craft

Eligible Programs

• Community college training programs
• Vocational non-baccalaureate programs
• Professional certification programs
• Trade-specific training institutions
• Programs must be Teamster-industry related

Contact Information

• Phone: (202) 624-8735
• Additional Contact: JRHMSF administrative managers available at listed number

Application Process

1. Download the Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship application
2. Verify program eligibility - ensure training program is related to Teamster-represented industry
3. Complete application form with all required information
4. Obtain membership verification from your local union, system federation, or BLET national division
5. Submit to your local union or directly to the Scholarship Office if local cannot verify in time
6. Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5 p.m. EST (no exceptions)

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Membership verification form (completed by local union or system federation)
• Evidence of enrollment/acceptance in eligible training program
• Program curriculum documentation showing connection to Teamster industry
• Any additional documentation requested by the Scholarship Office

Timeline Notes

• Allow adequate time for local union/system federation membership verification
• If your institution cannot verify membership due to time constraints, submit directly to the Scholarship Office
• Deadline is strictly enforced with no exceptions
• Applications should be submitted early to allow processing time

Program Verification

• Applicant must confirm training program is related to Teamster-represented industry, class, or craft
• Non-baccalaureate vocational programs only
• Community college or other accredited training institution