Teamsters Local 315 Scholarship

Geographic Scope: California (Teamsters Local 315 members)

Purpose: Established in 1993 by membership vote to reward students who are members of Teamsters Local 315 and children (sons, daughters, step-children, or legally adopted children) of Local 315 members.

Eligibility

Applicant Categories:

• High school seniors graduating in June and applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college
• Currently enrolled full-time (8+ units per quarter) students in community, state, or UC system colleges with strong GPA
• Sons, daughters, step-children, or legally adopted children of Teamster members
• Student members of Teamster Local 315

Member Requirements:

• Applicant or Teamster-parent must have been a member in good standing for 12 consecutive months preceding the application deadline
• Teamster parent must not have been a full-time officer or employee during this 12-month period
• If retired or deceased, member must have been in good standing for 12 consecutive months before retirement/death
• If member deposited withdrawal card during preceding 12 months, must have been dues-paying member for 12 consecutive months before withdrawal card
• If member transferred between Teamster locals, both membership periods added together to obtain required 12 months
• Sons/daughters of laid-off Teamster members with honorable withdrawal card issued within 3 years preceding deadline are eligible (with specific conditions)

Ineligibility Factors:

• Full-time Teamster officers' and agents' sons or daughters are not eligible
• Member suspended from Local 315 membership during 12-month period
• Member secured employment not covered by Teamster contract after layoff
• Member was full-time officer or employee during 12 consecutive months prior to layoff

Selection Criteria

Recipients selected based on:

• Scholastic achievement
• Activities and personal qualifications
• Financial need
• Knowledge of organized labor in the U.S.

Application Process

1. Application Availability: Applications available May 13th via download or in Local 315 offices (Martinez and Vallejo locations)
2. Submission Deadline: Must be received by July 26th at 1:00 PM
3. Required Materials:
   • Completed application form
   • Proof of enrollment in college or acceptance to college for fall enrollment (provided at time of scholarship presentation)
4. Disbursement: Scholarship checks presented to recipients at a Local 315 meeting in August, upon receipt of proof of college enrollment or acceptance
5. Download: Application available at teamsters315.com/2019scholarships/