Applicant must be an active Student California Teachers Association member pursuing a career in public education. Award is not available to CTA member working in a public school.
Award: $2,000
Total awarded: 3
Applications: 20
Deadline: 02/15/2026 (262 days left)
Essay based on aid-in-dying theme required. All themes may be found on the sponsor's website. Program looks to expose students to the issues surrounding aid-in-dying and to financially assist college-bound scholars. Contest is designed to h...
Award: $1,000
Total awarded: 3
Deadline: 06/01/2025 (3 days left)
Applicant must be a Southern California resident (preference for those in Ventura County) who has received an EMT certificate and intends to enroll as a candidate for a Paramedic Training Certificate at an accredited training institution, c...
Award: $10,000
Total awarded: 3
Applicant must be a re-entry student who has experienced an interruption in his/her education and must have overcome obstacles such as single parenthood, debilitating illness, divorce, or loss of employment.
Award: $500
Total awarded: 3
School specific : California State University -- San Marcos
Applicant must be a minority student pursuing a Master of Library Science degree at an accredited California library school, be a California resident, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, attend an interview, and demonstrate financial n...
Award: $2,500
Total awarded: 3
Deadline: 05/31/2025 (2 days left)
Applicant must be under age 25, must be a member of a minority group, must reside in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, or southern California, must submit musical biography, transcripts, and photo, and must audition.
Award: $5,000
Total awarded: 3
Applications: 20
Deadline: 04/01/2026 (307 days left)
Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need.
Award: $2,000
Total awarded: 4
School specific : California State University -- San Marcos
Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a member of an ELCA congregation in Orange County, California. Applicant must be admitted to the University with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated motivation, drive, and financial need.
Award: Not Available
Total awarded: 4
Applications: 7
Deadline: 02/28/2026 (275 days left)
School specific : California Lutheran University
Applicant must be enrolled full time, come from a disadvantaged background, and submit letters of recommendation and FAFSA. Selection is based upon GPA and financial need. Two awards are given to women and two to men.
Award: Not Available
Total awarded: 4
Deadline: 05/01/2026 (337 days left)
School specific : California State University -- East Bay
Applicant must be an active member of CTA. Also available to CTA members working with an emergency credential.
Award: $2,000
Total awarded: 5
Applications: 140
Deadline: 02/15/2026 (262 days left)