California State PTA scholarship funds are available to PTA volunteers. Scholarships for continuing education must be taken at an accredited college, university, trade, technical or adult school. Scholarships may be utilized from January 1 to December 31. Courses must be completed by December 31 of the year following the awarding of the scholarship. A volunteer must have given three years' volunteer service to PTA; plan to continue providing volunteer services to PTA; and be a current member of a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing. The first reference form and letter must be completed by applicant's unit, council or district PTA president; and the second reference form and letter must be completed by a person unrelated to applicant and with whom applicant has volunteered during the past two years. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.