The application period for the 2024-2025 scholarships and program grants is now open. The deadline to apply for both is October, 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS
To help you continue on your educational path, California State PTA is proud to offer two types of scholarship programs:
For Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, and School Staff:
Credentialed teachers, counselors, nurses and school staff who have a minimum of three years’ experience in a California public school are eligible to apply for the $500 Continuing Education Scholarship for School Staff. You must be employed in a California public school during the preceding year and plan to continue working in a California school. Download the instructions for the full list of requirements.
For PTA Volunteers:
PTA volunteers with at least three years of service are eligible to apply for the $500 Continuing Education Scholarship. Your scholarship must be used for advanced studies at accredited California colleges, universiti
es, trade and technical schools. Download the instructions for the full list of requirements.
To learn more about the scholarship requirements and application details, visit our Continuing Education page.
PROGRAM GRANTS
Grants are awarded to local PTAs to support efforts that build and grow student achievement, parent engagement and family involvement to make a difference in your community. They are available to unit, council and district PTAs in good standing, these unique annual grants are geared to support local PTAs in developing programs and projects that address four areas of major interest to our children, schools and members:
Parent Education
Develop and implement parent education programs and projects in such areas as health, child development, child abuse prevention or parenting skills. Programs or projects must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant ideas include parent-resource centers, seminars and workshops, forums for parents of children with special needs and information on preparing healthy meals.
Cultural Arts
Develop and implement student-centered cultural arts programs which complement the California State PTA’s commitment to a quality arts education. The programs and projects should focus on expanding the students’ awareness and appreciation of the field of cultural arts and/or enriching and enhancing arts education programs and must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant possibilities include performing arts assemblies, arts communications brochures, demonstrations, storytellers, read-a-thons and docents.
Outreach Translation
Translate PTA written materials and oral presentations in an effort to involve every member of the school community. Presentations or materials must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. The California State PTA may use these translated materials when appropriate. Copy of the translated material must accompany the evaluation report. Program grant possibilities include translating written materials into other languages, providing translations at meetings and events, offering school community activities, enhancing partnerships and engaging non-English-speaking families.
Healthy Lifestyle
Develop, promote and implement programs, projects and activities that will improve the overall health of children and adults. Program grant possibilities include classes, health fairs, awareness events, walking/running programs, sun safety initiatives and depression awareness efforts. Please refer to the Insurance Guide for approved activities.
To learn about the program grants, eligibility requirements, and the application procedure, visit our Grants for PTAs page.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Check out the full webinar to learn more about our 2024 scholarships and grants application process.