Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois and Northwest Indiana (Teamsters Joint Council 25 jurisdiction)

Program Overview:
The Women's Committee awards scholarships annually to working Teamster women who demonstrate a desire to excel and reach their education goals. The program recognizes members pursuing continuing education and professional development.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a working Teamster member (not dependent)
• Must demonstrate desire to excel and reach education goals
• Must be pursuing continuing education at accredited institution
• Member of Teamsters Joint Council 25 local union

Focus Areas

• Continuing education for working members
• Professional development
• Skills advancement and career growth

Committee Leadership

• President: Lisa Beecher (Teamsters Local 142)
• Secretary-Treasurer: Esmeralda Tapia (Local 458M)
• Recording Secretary: Tracy Reed (Local 743)
• Board Member: Diahann Goode

Program Details:
Proceeds from the Women's Committee's fundraising events (such as the Annual Gala Dinner Dance) benefit continuing education initiatives including scholarships, seminars, and workshops. The Committee also sponsors rank-and-file members to attend the annual Teamsters Women's Conference.

Contact Information

• Website: TeamsterWomen.com

Application Process

1. Applications become available in November each year
2. Download or request application form from the Women's Committee
3. Complete application with biographical information and education details
4. Demonstrate working member status and current Teamster membership
5. Describe education goals and how scholarship will support career advancement
6. Submit application by deadline (typically in November based on 2016 announcement)
7. Await notification of scholarship award recipients

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Proof of Teamster membership
• Proof of working member status (pay stubs, employment verification)
• Description of education goals and aspirations
• Documentation of enrollment in accredited educational program
• Statement demonstrating desire to excel

Selection Process

• Evaluation based on demonstrated commitment to education
• Professional goals and potential for advancement
• Written application quality
• Community/union involvement (implied)

Additional Opportunities

The Women's Committee also sponsors rank-and-file members to attend the annual Teamsters Women's Conference (held in September/fall)

Contact for More Information

• Visit TeamsterWomen.com for details and application access
• Contact local Women's Committee representatives
• Inquire through your local union officer