Attention Local Teamsters Union Members and community members with a high school senior graduating this year!
If you are an active Local Teamsters Union Member, have a daughter/son that lives in the Kansas or Missouri area that will be attending or has been accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, then Teamsters Hispanic Caucus may have a scholarship for you. Union members must also be current with their union dues.
We will be awarding (4) $1,000.00 scholarships every year:
Two scholarships will be awarded in the Fall of 2024 at the Union Hall (located at 4601 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130) for dependents of Local Teamsters Union Members. The deadline for these applications is September 1, 2024.
An additional two scholarships will be awarded to deserving students in our community. These scholarships will be presented at our fundraiser dance in February of 2024. Applications for these scholarships need to be submitted by December 1, 2023. (You do NOT need to be affiliated with the Teamsters Union to qualify.)
The scholarship recipients must be present to receive the award.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
If you are an active Local Teamsters Union Member, have a daughter/son that lives in the Kansas or Missouri area that will be attending or has been accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, then Teamsters Hispanic Caucus may have a scholarship for you. Union members must also be current with their union dues.
We will be awarding (4) $1,000.00 scholarships every year:
- Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Scholarship
- Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Scholarship
- Mario Rojas Unity Scholarship
- Vincent Reyes Steward Scholarship
Two scholarships will be awarded in the Fall of 2024 at the Union Hall (located at 4601 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130) for dependents of Local Teamsters Union Members. The deadline for these applications is September 1, 2024.
An additional two scholarships will be awarded to deserving students in our community. These scholarships will be presented at our fundraiser dance in February of 2024. Applications for these scholarships need to be submitted by December 1, 2023. (You do NOT need to be affiliated with the Teamsters Union to qualify.)
The scholarship recipients must be present to receive the award.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- Download and mail the completed application form.
- Provide a copy of your acceptance letter to your selected university, college or trade school.
- Provide your most recent official transcript for the current semester.
- Submit an essay with 500 words that lists reasons stating why you should receive this scholarship and include any special achievements, awards, merits, etc. How you are going to pay it forward to the community now and in the future? What's your strengths and weaknesses , and community involvement for our review?
- Provide a color wallet size photo of yourself.
- Personal references coaches, teachers etc.
- Must be present at the above-mentioned events to accept awarded scholarship.
- Mail completed information to the Secretary of the Hispanic Caucus of Kansas City and Vicinity at the address provided on the application.
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PAST RECIPIENTS:
2023 - Alexavier Middleton & Ellen Dossett
2022 - Venicio Mendez, Isabella Barrazza, Michael Andrade, Ali Magana & Kaden Mitchell
2022 - Pablo Montoya
2022 - Dania Larado
2021 - Jada Mitchell
Jada is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Stewart Award. She graduated from Basehor Linwood High School in 2018 and is currently attending the University of Kansas, majoring in Elementary Education. Once she graduates, she is planning to continue her education to pursue a Masters degree in Special Education.
Jada is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Stewart Award. She graduated from Basehor Linwood High School in 2018 and is currently attending the University of Kansas, majoring in Elementary Education. Once she graduates, she is planning to continue her education to pursue a Masters degree in Special Education.
2021 - Santana Renteria
Santana is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Award. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 2021 and is currently attending Kansas City Kansas Community College. In a few years, he plans to attend the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Santana is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Award. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 2021 and is currently attending Kansas City Kansas Community College. In a few years, he plans to attend the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2021 - Salina Renteria
Salina is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Award. She is currently attending Kansas City Kansas Community College and pursuing a degree in Nursing. Salina is also a union member of the Hispanic Chapter of Teamsters Local 41.
Salina is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Award. She is currently attending Kansas City Kansas Community College and pursuing a degree in Nursing. Salina is also a union member of the Hispanic Chapter of Teamsters Local 41.
2020 - Marisela Tinoco
Marisela is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Award. She will graduate from Bishop Ward High School in 2020 and will plan to attend The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS where she received a scholarship to play softball. She is hoping to become an Athletic Trainer after graduating from college.
Marisela is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Award. She will graduate from Bishop Ward High School in 2020 and will plan to attend The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS where she received a scholarship to play softball. She is hoping to become an Athletic Trainer after graduating from college.
2020 - Cristina Talavera
Cristina is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Award. She will graduate from Mill Valley High School in 2020 and will be attending the University of Kansas. She will major in Political Science with a minor in Spanish, with hopes of becoming an Immigration Lawyer.
Cristina is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Award. She will graduate from Mill Valley High School in 2020 and will be attending the University of Kansas. She will major in Political Science with a minor in Spanish, with hopes of becoming an Immigration Lawyer.
2019 - Emma Maddox
Emma is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Award. She is currently attending Oregon State University and a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After graduating from college, Emma will be applying to medical school to study emergency medicine and dermatology.
Emma is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Award. She is currently attending Oregon State University and a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After graduating from college, Emma will be applying to medical school to study emergency medicine and dermatology.
2019 - Eastlyn Koons
Eastlyn is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Award. She will graduate from Smithville High School in 2020 and will be attending Truman State University in Kirksville, KS. Eastlyn hopes to become a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Eastlyn is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Award. She will graduate from Smithville High School in 2020 and will be attending Truman State University in Kirksville, KS. Eastlyn hopes to become a Speech-Language Pathologist.
2019 - Gabriel Frias
Gabriel is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Scholarship. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 2017 and is currently attending Bethany College in Lindsburg, KS where he is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. Gabriel is also a member of the Bethany Football Team.
Gabriel is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Scholarship. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 2017 and is currently attending Bethany College in Lindsburg, KS where he is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. Gabriel is also a member of the Bethany Football Team.
2019 - Serena Sparks
Serena is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Scholarship. She is a 2019 graduate from Bishop Miege High School and will be attending Bradley University in Peoria, IL in the fall where she received a scholarship to play volleyball.
Serena is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Scholarship. She is a 2019 graduate from Bishop Miege High School and will be attending Bradley University in Peoria, IL in the fall where she received a scholarship to play volleyball.
2018 - Thomas Kemple
Thomas is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Scholarship. Thomas graduated from Crest Ridge High School and has been accepted to The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.
Thomas is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Scholarship. Thomas graduated from Crest Ridge High School and has been accepted to The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.
2018 - Evan Gerstner
Evan is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Scholarship. He graduated from Liberty High School and has been accepted to the University of Missouri where he will be pursuing an Engineering degree.
Evan is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Scholarship. He graduated from Liberty High School and has been accepted to the University of Missouri where he will be pursuing an Engineering degree.
2018 - Michael LeDesma
Michael is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Scholarship. Michael will be attending Kansas City Community College majoring in Theatre. He's planning on graduating in the spring of 2019.
Michael is the recipient of the Mario Rojas Unity Scholarship. Michael will be attending Kansas City Community College majoring in Theatre. He's planning on graduating in the spring of 2019.
2018 - Leeza Chaparro
Leeza is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Scholarship. Leeza is going to nursing school at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She will be going there for two years then after those two years, she's going to Kansas University Nursing Program, where she will plan to graduate from in 2021.
Leeza is the recipient of the Vincent Reyes Steward Scholarship. Leeza is going to nursing school at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She will be going there for two years then after those two years, she's going to Kansas University Nursing Program, where she will plan to graduate from in 2021.
2017 - Sierra Sparks
Sierra is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Scholarship. She graduated from Bishop Miege High School in 2015 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Strategic Communications and a minor in Marketing from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Sierra is expected to graduate in May of 2019.
Sierra is the recipient of the Gilbert Aguirre Legacy Scholarship. She graduated from Bishop Miege High School in 2015 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Strategic Communications and a minor in Marketing from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Sierra is expected to graduate in May of 2019.
2017 - Emma Maddox
Emma is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Scholarship. She is a graduate of Mill Valley High School and is currently attending The University of Kansas to pursue a degree in nursing.
Emma is the recipient of the Herbert Muzquiz Leadership Scholarship. She is a graduate of Mill Valley High School and is currently attending The University of Kansas to pursue a degree in nursing.
2006 - Manny R Abarca IV
A graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Manny holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, and a Master's Degree in Occupational Safety Management with an emphasis in Environmental Sustainability. Manny currently works for the U.S. House of Representative in Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II's office, as a Community Affairs Liaison.
A graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Manny holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, and a Master's Degree in Occupational Safety Management with an emphasis in Environmental Sustainability. Manny currently works for the U.S. House of Representative in Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II's office, as a Community Affairs Liaison.
