California State PTA scholarship funds are available for continuing education course(s). The course(s) must be at an accredited college or university, schools of nursing, hospitals, organized nursing groups or private providers meeting BRN requirements from January 1 through December 31. Courses must be completed by December 31 of the year following the awarding of the scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to credentialed teachers, counselors, school nurses and other staff members who were employed full time in the public schools in California during the preceding academic year; who have a minimum of three years' experience in California public schools; who have a full-time contract for the current year; who plan to continue as a teacher, counselor, school nurse or staff member; and who are members of a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and teach or have a counseling, nursing or staff position at that PTA/PTSA school. Applicants must submit reference forms and letters, written specifically for this scholarship application. The first reference form and letter must be completed by the applicant's current administrator, or representative. The second reference form and letter must be completed by the current PTA president, or representative. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.