James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship

The JRHMSF is an independent organization established and registered as a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the child or dependent of a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Academic scholarship, you must:

• be a current high school senior who plans to enroll as full-time undergraduate at a four-year college/university within the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada
• be a dependent son, daughter or financial dependent of a Teamster member in good-standing (includes BLET, BMWED and TCRC)
• submit excellent ACT or SAT scores "if available" (U.S. applicants only)
• not be planning to attend a military school

To be eligible for the Training and Vocational scholarship, you must:

• plan to attend an accredited training or vocational non-baccalaureate program at a community college or other training institution, within the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada - training or vocational programs must be related to work in a Teamster represented industry, class or craft
• be a dependent son, daughter or financial dependent of a Teamster member in good-standing