CTA Scholarship Opportunities

For additional information, or to apply, simply visit:

 http://www.cta.org/About-CTA/CTA-Foundation/Scholarships/index.aspx

CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children

This program based on academic achievement provides up to 35 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to dependent children of active, retired or deceased CTA members. In addition, the highest-scoring applicant is awarded the Ralph J. Flynn Memorial Scholarship. 

Deadline: February 4, 2011

Del A. Weber Scholarship for Dependent Children Attending Continuation High School/Alternative Programs

CTA offers one scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to a dependent child of a CTA member for the purpose of attending continuation high school or an alternative education program.

Deadline: February 4, 2011

CTA Scholarship for Members

This program offers up to five scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to current CTA members completing college coursework.

Deadline: February 4, 2011

L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship for Student CTA (SCTA)

This program provides up to three scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to members of Student CTA (SCTA) who have demonstrated high academic achievement.

Deadline: February 4, 2011

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This CTA scholarship is given in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to aid members of ethnic minorities in preparation of teaching related careers in public education. Applicants must be active CTA members, Student CTA or a dependent of a CTA member.

Deadline: March 4, 2011

CTA César  E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program

This awards program provides recognition for teams of students and their teachers who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and guiding principles by which César Chávez lived his life. Top prize winners will receive recognition for their essays and/or visual art submissions up to $1,000 for students and CTA members.

Deadline: January 14, 2011