Teamsters Joint Council 7 Harry Polland and Robert Morales Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
This scholarship program honors the legacy of two labor leaders who dedicated their careers to securing better wages, benefits, and working conditions for Teamster families.
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. Known for negotiating the best Waste Division contracts in the country and lobbying in the City and County of San Francisco for workers' rights.
Purpose: This scholarship is intended as a tribute to Harry and Bob's efforts to ensure that Teamster jobs always provide the wages and benefits necessary to support families and enable Teamsters to send their children to college.
Eligibility: Children and dependents of Teamster members (implied)
Geographic Scope: California (Joint Council 7 jurisdiction)
- 150 Executive Park Blvd. Suite 4400, San Francisco, CA 94134
- Phone: (415) 828-3669 or (415) 347-7406
- North Office: 1371 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Phone: (707) 331-1123
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download the application form labeled "Scholarship Application" from the Teamsters Local 665 website
- Complete all required information on the application
- Submit by the specified deadline
- Contact Teamsters Local 665 for current application deadline and submission instructions
Required Materials: Completed scholarship application form
What Teamsters Automotive & Allied Workers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $61K
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Range
- $5,675–$17K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Santa Rosa, CA; Oakland, CA; San Francisco, CA.
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Fields of Work
- Education
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