Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000 per scholarship (5 scholarships awarded annually)
Deadline
November 30, 2026
235 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee Scholarship
Funder: Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee
Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois and Northwest Indiana (Teamsters Joint Council 25 jurisdiction)
Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship; 5 scholarships awarded annually
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.
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- Continuing education for working members
- Professional development
- Skills advancement and career growth
Focus Areas
- President: Lisa Beecher (Teamsters Local 142)
- Secretary-Treasurer: Esmeralda Tapia (Local 458M)
- Recording Secretary: Tracy Reed (Local 743)
- Board Member: Diahann Goode
Committee Leadership
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.
- Website: TeamsterWomen.com
Contact Information
How to Apply
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
- 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
Required Materials
- Evaluation based on demonstrated commitment to education
- Professional goals and potential for advancement
- Written application quality
- Community/union involvement (implied)
Selection Process
Additional Opportunities
The Women's Committee also sponsors rank-and-file members to attend the annual Teamsters Women's Conference (held in September/fall)- Visit TeamsterWomen.com for details and application access
- Contact local Women's Committee representatives
- Inquire through your local union officer
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