Joint Council 7 Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Wholesale Liquor Salesperson
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~July
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: July
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Eligible organizations
- High school senior graduating and planning to attend college or vocational school
Other requirements
- Child or legal dependent of a Teamster Local 853 member in good standing
Overview
Funder: Joint Council 7 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters Local 853)
Geographic Scope: California, primarily serving Teamsters Local 853 members and their families
Program Background:
This scholarship is named for:
- Harry Polland - Long-time Joint Council 7 Economist responsible for negotiating and improving Teamster contracts throughout California
- Robert Morales - Secretary-Treasurer to Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Teamsters Local 350, Director of the IBT's Solid Waste Division
Both were known for negotiating the best contracts for Teamster workers and ensuring Teamster jobs provide wages and benefits to support families and enable children to attend college.
Eligibility:
- Child or legal dependent of a Teamster Local 853 member in good standing
- High school senior graduating and planning to attend college or vocational school
Selection Criteria:
- Academic achievement
- School and community service
- Financial need
Application Requirements:
- Completion of application form
- Two-page essay on the topic: "The Importance of Labor Unions"
Contact Information:
- Email: jpayne@teamsters853.org
- Main Office: Teamsters Local Union 853, 7750 Pardee Lane, Oakland, California 94621
- Phone: 510-895-8853
- South Bay: 5988 Silver Creek Valley Rd Suite 55, San Jose, CA 95138, Phone: 408-453-0287
- Watsonville: 22 E. 5th Street, Watsonville CA 95076, Phone: 831-724-0683
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact for Application Materials
- Email: jpayne@teamsters853.org
- Request application form and complete details
- Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Two-page essay on the topic: "The Importance of Labor Unions"
- Submit
- Return completed application and essay by the deadline
What International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Wholesale Liquor Salesperson actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 9
- Total given
- $538K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,550–$466K
- By dollars: California 97%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA; Livermore, CA; Washington, DC.
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