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    James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the Union and its members, was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the new scholarship fund.

  • International Teamster Women's Caucus Scholarship

    The International Teamster Womens Caucus awards two scholarships annually not to exceed $500.00 each to deserving high school seniors. Find out more.

  • Hoffa Memorial Scholarship

    Specific rules apply to the types of schools recipients must attend and how scholarship funds can be used. Find out more.

  • The memory of former Teamsters General President James R. Hoffa is honored each year when deserving students across the country apply for and are awarded scholarships through a fund bearing his name.