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Michael W. Carver Sr. Memorial Scholarship

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Funding Amount

$1,000 per award (5 scholarships available)

Deadline

September 5, 2026

149 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Michael W. Carver Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount: Five (5) scholarships of $1,000.00 each

Geographic Scope: Teamsters Local 135 (Indiana)

Eligibility:

  • Active member of Teamsters Local 135, OR spouse of active member, OR legal dependent of active member

  • Active member must have paid Union dues to Local 135 for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to application deadline (up to 6 months on withdrawal may count toward the 12 consecutive months)

  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall semester

  • Student must not have previously received a Local 135 scholarship from any prior drawing

  • No student is eligible if the member or any family member has already been awarded a Local 135 scholarship

    • Application Timeline: Applications available approximately late July through September 5

    Award Process: Five (5) applicants are drawn on September 13, and applications are processed for eligibility verification prior to issuing scholarships

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (317) 639-3541

  • Email: local135@local135.com

  • Mailing Address: Teamsters Local 135 Scholarship, 2829 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

    • Submission Methods: Mail, drop off at any Local 135 office, or scan and email

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Fill out the online form available at local135.com/join-local-135/michael-carver-scholarship-application/
    2. You do not need to print or mail the form initially
    3. Submit completed application by one of the following methods before Friday, September 5, 2025:
    - Mail to: Teamsters 135 Scholarship, 2829 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
    - Drop off at any Local 135 office
    - Scan and email to: local135@local135.com

    Required Information

    Member Information:

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Email

  • Phone Number

  • Last Four Social Security digits

  • Complete Mailing Address

  • Employer

  • Relationship to student (Self, Spouse, or Legal Dependent)

    • Student Information:

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Last 4 Social Security digits

  • Date of Birth

  • Name of College/University (must be currently enrolled)

  • Complete Mailing Address of the University

    • Note: Applicants with more than one family member currently enrolled may make copies of the form to submit multiple applications.

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