The 2026 Teamsters Scholarship Fund applications are available now. The International Union established the Teamsters Scholarship Fund to ensure that the Union continues to raise funds and distribute scholarships into perpetuity. The children and dependents (this does not include spouses) of Teamsters will be encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Teamsters Scholarship Fund and the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The 2026 Teamsters Scholarship Fund applications are available. Additional information about the Teamsters Scholarship Fund and the application can be found at Teamster.org/scholarships.

Teamsters Local 776 is proud to announce a new scholarship opportunity for our member’s dependent children. These scholarships are in addition to the Hoffa, and the HACC scholarships that are currently offered. The awards are made possible by the raffles conducted at all our Local Union events. All active member’s dependent children are eligible as long as they meet the following criteria:

1. Be enrolled to begin college/trade school in the fall of the year scholarship is awarded.
2. Completely filled out and submitted the application to the Local 776 Secretary-Treasurer by the application deadline.
3. Be a child or dependent child of an active Local 776 Member.

Local 776 will award the $1000.00 scholarships yearly. The winners will be drawn lottery style at the May membership meeting.

Commented Local President Ed Thompson “These scholarships are another example of our commitment to provide the highest level of service to our members and their families. I encourage all members to participate”.

To download, view, and print the scholarship application follow the link below:

Local 776 scholarship application

Teamsters Local Union 776 has an established Scholarship Fund at the Harrisburg Area Community College, which enables talented students to pursue a higher education. Scholarship recipients may be either full or part-time students. For details follow the link below:

HACC Scholarship Information

James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years. In recognition of his tireless service to the union and its members he was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, then-General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the new scholarship fund. This site describes the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) and outlines eligibility requirements and application procedures.

The Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the child or dependent of a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.

For more details on the Scholarship Fund please follow the link below:

James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund