Scholarships

Teamsters scholoarships for 2025 – There is no better time to work on scholarships than the holiday break

By Brian Fisher | December 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

Sisters and Brothers, Every year, the Teamsters offer several scholarship opportunities for children and dependents of Teamster members who are in good standing. Last year, Teamster 853 members were awarded several scholarships. It’s a very good opportunity to reduce the financial burden of sending our children to higher education. So, this holiday, we would like […]

Celebrating our Teamster Children – Second scholarship awarded to Claire Porter

By Brian Fisher | August 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Celebrating our Teamster Children – Second scholarship awarded to Claire Porter

This summer, three Teamster 853 children were lucky enough to be the recipients of scholarships funded by our local. One of these students is Claire Porter. Claire is the stepdaughter of RNDC employee and Teamster member Kathryn Ingram. Claire is in her last year at CSU Fresno studying kinesiology. Claire wrote an essay on the […]

Niko Glafkides was awarded one of Three 853 Scholarships this Summer

By Brian Fisher | August 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Niko Glafkides was awarded one of Three 853 Scholarships this Summer

“This is one happy kiddo.  Please let everyone know how thankful our family is for the scholarship.” wrote Niko’s mom, Stacie. Niko Glafkides took home a $500 scholarship from Teamsters Local 853 for his first year attending Boise State. Niko, the son of Gillig employee Dennis Glafkides, wrote a paper on the importance of Labor […]

Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarships Available – Deadline July 26th

By Brian Fisher | May 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarships Available – Deadline July 26th

Sisters and Brothers, Every year the California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus awards scholarships to: Deserving High School Seniors Graduating this year, Who are: A Daughter or Son of an active Teamster whose dues are current with his/her Local Union; And are: Attending or have been accepted by an accredited University, College or Trade School. If you […]

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 7 Harry Polland/Robert Morales Scholarships Available

By Brian Fisher | April 19, 2024 | Comments Off on TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 7 Harry Polland/Robert Morales Scholarships Available

Sisters and Brothers, The Teamsters Joint Council 7 awards annual scholarships for Teamsters 853 members’ children and wards. Scholarships are available to all children or wards of any active Teamster 853 member.  This scholarship can be used for any scholastic or vocational field or school.  If you are interested in applying, you can download the […]