James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

The 2009-2010 James R. Hoffa
Memorial Scholarship

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2009-2010 scholarship for high school seniors is now underway. This scholarship is for high school seniors graduating in 2009. The applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Teamster member with at least 12 months good standing. The member cannot have been a full time elected officer within the 12-months preceding the scholarship application deadline of March 30, 2009. The student must plan to attend a four-year accredited institution in the fall of 2009.

The Scholarship Fund has established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to apply to this program. Applicants should:

1. Rank in the top 15 percent of their school class;
2. Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores; and
3. Demonstrate financial need.

Due to the highly cmopetitive nature of the program and the large number of applicants, students should carefully consider these criteria before submitting an application.

Click here to get more information
and application forms from the IBT web site.

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 web site, in order to benefit members and their children and dependents.

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund 2008 Essay Contest

Deadline for the 2008 Essay Contest is September 30, 2008!

click here to get more information
and application forms from the IBT web site

 

Teamster Higher Education
Loan Program (HELP)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has added the Teamster Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to its Teamster Privilege Benefits program to help members finance a college education for their children.

HELP offers education financing for Teamster families with a combination of low interest rates, federal loan programs, and flexible private loan programs.

Help is offered through a partnership between the IBT and Student Loan Xpress. Student Loan Xpress, a CIT company, is a national lender of federal Stafford, PLUS and consolidation loans, as well as private loans. Through Student Loan Xpress, students can learn more about financial aid, student loans, and paying for college. They can also learn about student loan repayment options, interest rates, and borrower benefits.

The HELP program is available for all Teamster members via online access at www.myHELPLoan.com/216 or by calling (866) 828-4680.