Burlington High Grad Awarded Scholarship by Teamsters Local 25

Teamsters Local 25 awarded college scholarships worth $58,000 to 29 high school students during its May membership meeting. The scholarships were presented during a stirring ceremony outside the union hall in Charlestown, which included words of inspiration from Teamsters Local 25 President Sean O’Brien and special guest Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, the Local 25 endorsed candidate for Mayor of Boston. Teamsters Local 25 also produced a social media video tribute honoring the college-bound seniors.

Angela Melin, a recent Burlington High School graduate who will attend UMASS Amherst, is among the scholarship recipients. Angela is the daughter of Steven Melin a Teamsters Local 25 member who works for UPS.

“Teamsters Local 25 is proud to provide educational opportunities for the children of our members,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien. “It’s important that we invest in our future and inspire youth to achieve. It was clear from speaking with the recipients during the ceremony that these kids are smart, engaged and hard-working. Our future looks bright and we can expect great things from the next generation.”

Since 2006, the Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Scholarship Program has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funds. All students are children or grandchildren of Local 25 members or retirees. Teamsters Local 25 provides scholarships each year to children of Teamster members and retirees as a way to help the next generation of leaders achieve their academic and career goals.