New Joint Council 7 scholarship program

Teamsters Joint Council 7 is pleased to announce the formation of the Teamsters Joint Council 7 Harry Polland Scholarship Fund. This program will pro- vide $1,000 to the child of one member in each of the following affiliated Local Unions: 70, 87, 137, 150, 287, 315, 350, 386, 431, 439, 517, 533, 601, 624, 665, 853, 856, 890, 896, 912, 948, 2785.

Eligibility

Members of the 22 Teamsters Locals affiliated with Joint Council 7 (see above) who are the parent or legal guardian of a student who is or wishes to attend a college, university, or trade school. Elected officials and employees of Teamster Locals and the Joint Council, and their families, are not eligible.

Criteria

Grade point average of 2.0 (based on a 4.0 system) upon high school graduation.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an application and return it to a Joint Council 7 office or to the office of any of the Local Unions affiliated with the Joint Council (see above) by no later than July 1, 2010, along with the following: 1. High school or college transcript through most recent semester. 2. Resume of school and/or community activities. 3. Two page handwritten or typed essay on the Importance of Labor Unions. 4. Recent photograph of applicant.

Where to Get Applications

Applications may be obtained from any Joint Council 7 office or from any of the Teamster Local Unions affiliated with the Joint Council. Teamsters Joint Council 7 is proud to support the higher education of Teamster families!