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.
Thanks to the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund, 150 children and/or grandchildren of Teamsters have less of a financial burden when it comes to college.
Due to the large number of applicants for this program, applicants are encouraged to get help from their high school counselors to complete all the requirements.
