• A maximum of 56 scholarships of up to $5,000 are 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.
• Applicant 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.
• High school grade point average should reflect a high unweighted average. College coursework should reflect high academic achievement. Explain any unique circumstances related to medical, physical or emotional difficulties that may have affected your grades.

(Dependent Children Attending Continuation High School/Alternative Education Programs) 

• A maximum of one scholarship of up to $5,000 is awarded. 
• Applicant 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.

• A maximum of 10 scholarships of up to $3,000 are awarded.
• One scholarship is designated as the American Indian/ Alaska Native Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Alice Piper and is awarded to the highest-scoring applicant.
• One scholarship is designated for an ESP member who wants to transition into the teaching profession, provided an ESP member applies.
• Applicant must be an active member of CTA (including members working on an emergency credential).
• College coursework should demonstrate high academic achievement. Explain any unique circumstances related to medical, physical or emotional difficulties that may have affected your grades.

• A maximum of three scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded.
• One scholarship is designated as the Pacific Asian American Scholarship in Honor of Philip Vera Cruz and is awarded to the highest-scoring applicant.
• Applicant must be an active member of CTA Aspiring Educators and pursuing a career in public education.
• College coursework should reflect high academic achievement. Explain any unique circumstances related to medical, physical or emotional difficulties that may have affected your grades.

* Formerly known as Student CTA (SCTA) in Honor of L. Gordon Bittle Scholarship.

The 2024-2025 CTA Scholarship Committee:

Kelly Villalobos, Chair
Margie Granado, Board Liaison
Stacie Calimlim
Laura Carls
Juleus Chapman
Ethan Collier-Moreno
Mignon Jackson
Claire Merced-Robles
Brianna Moreno-Hughes
Alberto Nodal
Mary Rose Ortega
Anthony Preciado
Maria Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Leticia Urias