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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (ID 1342)


Scholarship Description

Start Date:
1/1/2017
Deadline:
3/31/2017
Website:
http://teamster.org/benefits/jrh-scholarship
Amount:
Varies
Description:
James R. Hoffa became a Teamsters Member in 1934, served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the union, was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, then-General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to outstanding high school seniors.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

1. DEADLINE for receipt of scholarship applications is Thursday, March 31, 2016. (NO EXCEPTIONS).
2. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you.
3. If you have any questions about the application, please call the JRHMSF Administrative Manager at (202) 624-8971 or by email at [email protected].
4. Please provide enough time for your Local Union, System Federation or BLET National Division to receive and complete the attached membership verification form. If the above institutions are unable to verify membership then please send your application straight to the Scholarship Office and we will provide membership verification.

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee include, but are not limited to the following:

Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, Letters of Recommendation (if a Canadian or Puerto Rican applicant), and Financial Need.

The scholarship awards are paid directly to the schools. Scholarship winners are awarded either a $10,000.00 award split up over four years at $1,250.00 per semester, or a one-time $1,000.00 award. Winners of the $10,000.00 award will have their scholarship renewed each year, pursuant to the Scholarship Renewal guidelines, and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher.

SAT & ACT Codes
1. SAT – 0518
2. ACT - 0670

Contact Information

Name/Company:
James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
Address:
25 Louisiana Avenue NW
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20001
Email:
[email protected]
Contact Notes:
When completed, the application form and essay may be e-mailed or mailed.

Eligibility

Gender:
NA
Enrollment:
Full(12+ Credits)
Association:
Graduating High School Student
Eligibility:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Be the son, daughter or financial dependent (this does not include spouses) of a Teamster member (hereafter also referred to as “Teamster Member Relation”) who qualifies (or in the case of retirees, has qualified)* as a member in “continuous good standing” in the Teamsters Union as defined in Article X, Section 5 of the International Constitution;
2. Be in his/her last year of high school and may not apply if he/she has already graduated from high school;
3. Be in the top 15% of his/her high school class;
4. Plan to submit excellent SAT or ACT scores for evaluation (U.S. only);
5. Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university within the United States or Canada, as a full-time student. Those who plan to attend non- academic or certificate programs or community college may not apply.