To:                  All Teamster Local Unions

Date:              December 10, 2018

The administrating firm for the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund, ISTS, has opened up the application system for the 2019 academic and vocational/training scholarships.  The application system is completely on-line and can be reached through the Fund’s website:  www.jrhmsf.org

The Fund will be awarding academic scholarships to high school seniors who are planning to attend a four-year college or university and who are the sons, daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members. The academic awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.

The Fund is also accepting applications for Training and Vocational Program scholarships. These range from $500 to $2,000 and will be awarded to the sons, daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members who plan to attend an accredited training or vocational non-baccalaureate program at a community college or other training institution. Programs must be related to a Teamster-represented industry, class or craft. (Exact application procedures are outlined in the application on our website, www.jrhmsf.org )

ISTS will soon be sending out posters to advertise the scholarship program to every Teamster local union. The poster can also be found on the website.

The deadline for all applications is March 31, 2019. If you have additional questions, please see the Fund website at www.jrhmsf.org and view the Frequently Asked Questions section.