To help you continue on your educational path, the California State PTA is proud to offer several scholarship programs.
The application period for the 2025-2026 California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarships (for School Staff and PTA Volunteers) and Program Grants (Cultural Arts Grant, Healthy Lifestyles Grant, Parent Education Grant and Outreach Grant) applications are now open. The deadline to submit an application online is October 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Continuing Education Scholarships
The scholarship must be used January 1 – December 31 following the year of award; proof of your enrollment and completion of coursework must be provided to California State PTA by June 1. Scholarships are available for:
- School staff members (teachers, counselors, nurses and staff)
- PTA volunteers
Graduating High-School Senior Scholarships
- Eligible graduating high school seniors may apply for the Volunteer Service Scholarship and the $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Scholarship for medical-field education.
How to Apply for our 2025 Scholarships & Grants Webinar
Watch the full recording from our Scholarships and Grants Fall Webinar to learn more about our scholarship and grant opportunities.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
All scholarships require current membership at PTAs in good standing, so if you’re not yet a member but are interested in applying for these opportunities, be sure to contact your local PTA and join today! *PTAs in good standing have bylaws reviewed within the last 5 years and all government filings up-to-date.
For general questions about these important programs, please contact the California State PTA at scholarships@capta.org.
For detailed information just for PTA Leaders on this topic, visit the Leaders’ Website.
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