Teamsters Local 542
Annual Scholarships Bulletin Board
Teamster Scholarships Provided
To Members High School Children
Yes, the children and dependents (this does not include spouses)
of Teamsters will be encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Teamsters
Scholarship Fund, The JRHMSF, and Teamsters Joint Council 42 Scholarship.
Scholarships
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the Teamsters Scholarship Fund will distribute at least $1,200,000 through 600 one-time $2,000 scholarships for students attending a four-year college or university or a community college, trade school, or vocational school.
How Are Scholarships Awarded?
Academic Scholarship: Areas that are reviewed by the International Scholarship Committee and Tuition Services, Inc. include, but are not limited to, academic accomplishments, community service, letters of recommendation (if a Canadian or Puerto Rican applicant), and financial need.
Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship: Areas that are reviewed by the International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. will select the scholarship recipients, but are not limited to, personal statement, essay, letters of recommendation, and financial need.
Applying For Scholarships
The application process is open for academic or vocational/training program scholarships for children and financial dependents of Teamsters members, including BLET, BMWED, and TCRC members.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.teamster.org/scholarships
The application process for scholarships from the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now open.
Direct Link to Apply: https://aim.applyists.net/JRHMSF/
Program Key: JRHMSF
The deadline for application completion is March 2, 2026. Academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and Vocational/Training program scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 are available to High School seniors who are the sons/daughters/financial dependents of Teamster members (including members of the BLET, BMWED, TCRC, TCRC-BMW). In 2025, the Fund awarded $1.2 million in scholarships to Teamster children across the U.S. and Canada.
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Suite #106-289
Washington, DC 20016
Teamsters Joint Council 42 Scholarship
Teamsters Joint Council 42 offers a number of financial awards for children of active Teamsters Union members who belong to one of the following Teamster Local Unions: 14, 63, 166, 186, 396, 399, 481, 495, 542, 572, 630, 631, 683, 848, 896, 952, 986, 996, 1699, 1932, 2010 and 2118.
Visit www.teamstersjc42.com for details.
If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica M. Garcia at 626-974-4212. https://www.teamstersjc42.com/home/scholarships/