James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Direct application

Up to $10,000
200 winners

Eligibility

Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
Activities
Community service

About this scholarship

Graduating high school seniors who are sons, daughters, or financial dependents of active, retired, or deceased Teamster members (including BLET, BMWED, and TCRC) may apply online. Academic scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000, and vocational or training program scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. More than 200 awards are granted annually.

Selection weighs academic accomplishments, community service, financial need, and other criteria. The $10,000 academic award is paid over four years and renews if the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete the full application with academic records, community service documentation, and required materials before the deadline.

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of the longtime Teamsters leader by supporting members' families entering college.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application
  • Academic records and transcripts
  • Documentation of community service
  • Required application materials
  • Academic records
  • Transcripts
  • GPA verification
  • Documentation of community service
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Academic accomplishments, community service, financial need, and other criteria are considered in selection.
  • The $10,000 academic award is paid over four years and renews if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.