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EMAILIn November 1999, the General Executive Board passed a resolution to create an independent, not-for-profit scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of the revered former General President, James R. Hoffa. Since its creation, the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund has helped hundreds of Teamster children and grandchildren finance their education. The total amount awarded to students last year was $400,000.
The deadline for receiving entries for the 2009 Essay Contest is September 30, 2009.
An Essay Contest has now been made a permanent component of the Fund. Winners will receive one of fifty $1,000 scholarships, with 10 awards distributed to each of the area regions. The Essay Contest is geared toward the student who can demonstrate a thorough understanding of labor principles and the impact of the labor movement in their life. The award is payable exclusively as a one time, $1,000 disbursement.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Teamster member who has been in good standing for 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
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Applicant must be 23 years old or younger as of September 30, 2009.
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Applicant must attend a four-year or two-year college/university or an accredited vocational/technical program full time in the Spring of 2010.
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The applicant must submit a thoughtful 500-word essay on the topic listed below.
The final selection of the winners will be determined by a group of independent labor educators. Awards are disbursed directly to the winners' schools.
Awards would be made available for the spring 2010 semester. Proof of parent’s/grandparent’s membership status and enrollment must be provided to the JRHMSF with acceptance of the award. (Alternates will also be selected)
Essay Topic and Materials for 2009 for U.S. and Canadian students (English)
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Topic: What was the worst job you or a family member ever held, and how would a labor union, such as the Teamsters, have made the situation better?
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Instructions for the U.S. and Canadian student essay contest (English)
- Student's Application/Cover Sheet for Contest Entry (English)
The James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund 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 children and dependents of members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law. The International Union provides certain in kind services to the Fund, such as this portion of the Union website, in order to benefit members and their children and dependents.
