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California Teachers Association Scholarship for Dependent Children

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$5,000

deadline Due: February 6, 2027
pencil No essay
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

California Teachers Association Scholarship for Dependent Children, with an application deadline in February, offers 56 awards of $5000 each.

Description

A maximum of 56 California Teachers Association Scholarships for Dependent Children will be awarded. One scholarship is provided in Honor of Ralph J. Flynn and is awarded to the highest-scoring applicant. One scholarship is provided in Honor of Ruthie Fagerstrom and is awarded to the second highest-scoring applicant. One scholarship is provided in Honor of Susan B. Anthony and is awarded to the third highest-scoring applicant. Applicants must be the dependent child of an active member of CTA, CTA/NEA-Retired or deceased CTA member and be claimed as a dependent on the member's current year's IRS form. Applicants must be at least a graduating high school senior. High school grade point average should reflect a high unweighted average. College coursework should reflect high academic achievement. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one may be from a teacher, counselor, administrator, school coach, college professor; and one may be from an educator or community member. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.