Medford HS Senior Awarded Union Scholarship

MEDFORD, MA – A Medford High School senior was among 30 high school students to be awarded scholarships worth $60,000 from Teamsters Local 25 of Boston. Brian Balluku, who will attend Boston University in the fall, is the son of Teamsters Local 25 member and Massport employee Agron Balluku.

The union provides scholarships each year to children of Teamsters members and retirees.

"The young men and women receiving these scholarships are a shining example of why we can be optimistic about the future," Teamsters Local 25 President Sean O’Brien said. "At Local 25 we feel a deep responsibility to provide opportunities for the youth who will be our next leaders. Supporting and inspiring the next generation is the smartest investment we can make to ensure we create a better world for all moving forward."

Gov. Charlie Baker attended Tuesday's awards ceremony. Teamsters Local 25 is the largest Teamsters Union in New England, representing more than 12,000 workers.

"Congratulations to all the students whose hard work is being recognized with these awards," Gov. Charlie Baker said. "Investing in education will open doors to further opportunities and we look forward to the contributions these students will make in their communities."

Photo submitted by Teamsters Local 25