James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund - Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1.4 million total distributed (varies per award)
Deadline
March 31, 2027
356 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund - Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship
Funder: International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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.
- 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
Eligibility Requirements - Applicants Must:
- Community college training programs
- Vocational non-baccalaureate programs
- Professional certification programs
- Trade-specific training institutions
- Programs must be Teamster-industry related
Eligible Programs
- Phone: (202) 624-8735
- Additional Contact: JRHMSF administrative managers available at listed number
Contact Information
How to Apply
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)
- 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
Required Materials
- 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
Timeline Notes
- 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
Program Verification
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