Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship

California Teachers Association (CTA)

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
48
Days
February 6 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

A maximum of three L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarships will be awarded. One scholarship is designated as the Pacific Asian American Scholarship in Honor of Philip Vera Cruz and is awarded to the highest-scoring CTA Aspiring Educators applicant. Applicants must be an active member of CTA Aspiring Educators. This scholarship is not available to those working in schools as members of CTA. CTA members (including those with an emergency credential) should complete the CTA Scholarship for Members application. Applicants must be pursuing a career in public education. Applicants may be in an undergraduate, teacher credential or graduate program. Applicants must submit two recommendations, one from a teacher, counselor, administrator, school coach, college professor.; and another from an educator or community member. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Education
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with California Teachers Association

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Personal statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarships@cta.org
Tel: 650-697-1400 Address 1705 Murchison Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010