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Joint Council 7 Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Wholesale Liquor Salesperson

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~July

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

  1. Contact for Application Materials
    • Email: jpayne@teamsters853.org
    • Request application form and complete details
  2. Required Materials
    • Completed application form
    • Two-page essay on the topic: "The Importance of Labor Unions"
  3. 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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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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