Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 2
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
This scholarship supports deserving students who are committed to becoming teachers in California. First-generation students passionate about education are strong candidates.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- California resident
- Enrolled in a teacher preparation program
- Commit to teaching in California for at least 4 years after graduation
Required Materials
- FAFSA/Dream Act Application
- Program application
- Transcripts
Timeline
Applications open October. Deadline March 2. Winners notified Summer.
Tips
Express your commitment to teaching in California and how you plan to impact students. If you are a first-generation student, explain how your background inspires your career choice in education.