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Name Continuing Education Scholarships for PTA Volunteers
Number of Awards
Award Value $500
Award Type Merit-Based Scholarship
Accept Applications Until November 15
Renewable
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Application

Contact Information

Contact California State Parent Teacher Association
930 George St.
Los Angeles, California 90015
Phone (213)620-1100
Fax (213)620-1411
Email info@capta.org

Scholarship Description

Scholarships are available annually from the California State PTA to be used for continuing education at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. These scholarships recognize volunteer service in PTA and enable PTA volunteers to continue their education. The scholarships may be utilized during the period January 1 to December 31.

Application: An application and reference form are located in the Toolkit, Forms 451-456. Applications and reference forms with letters must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business November 15. When November 15 falls on a weekend, applications are due in the State PTA office by close of business the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted

Qualifications: Applicant must have given three years of volunteer service to PTA/PTSA and must hold current membership in a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing.

Selection: Recipients are selected by the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. Continuing volunteer service in PTA/PTSA is a major criterion in the selection of scholarship recipients. Upon proof of enrollment, a check for the scholarship is sent to the recipient's accredited college, university, trade or technical school to be credited to the recipient's account.