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2025 Jayme Biendl Scholarship

The Jayme Biendl Working Womxn's scholarship was established in memory of Officer Jayme Biendl of the Monroe Correctional Complex who was killed in the line of duty in 2011. The scholarship fund is intended to support working Teamster womxn and their dependents in their pursuit of higher education or continuing education that advances their career goals.

In 2025, the Teamsters Local 117 Womxn’s Committee will award three scholarships to qualified womxn members and dependents. The term “womxn” is used to be inclusive of all people who identify as women. The scholarship must be used for continuing education or a training/vocational program. 

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicant must be:

  • A current, working Teamster womxn in good standing with the Union OR
  • A dependent – either child or spouse – of a working Teamster womxn in good standing OR
  • A womxn dependent – either child or spouse – of any active member in good standing

Proof of current enrollment must be provided. Acceptable documentation can include the following:

Option A:

  • Copy of official transcript

Option B:

  • Copy of student ID card AND
  • Copy of current class schedule

Option C:

  • Proof of acceptance into school or program AND
  • Name of institutional payee

 

2025 Scholarship - Apply here!