CTA Scholarships

DEADLINE: 2/06/26 

AWARD: $3,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  complete online application, two recommendation forms and unofficial transcripts                                                                                

LPGA Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship

DEADLINE: 2/01/26 

AWARD: $2,500 (5 awards available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  High school senior

B)  Identify as Asian, Black or African-American, Hispanic/Latin-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander

C)  Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

D)  Plan to pursue a STEM-focused educational path

E)  Demonstrate involvement in community service                                                                       

Scholarships for Military Children

DEADLINE: 2/11/26 

AWARD: $2,000 (500 Awards Available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.

B) Minimum GPA of 3.0 

C) You must validate your eligibility as a military dependent by entering the benefits number found on the reverse of the Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. If you qualify for an ID card but do not have one, immediately schedule a visit to a military personnel office with the proper documentation.                                                                                     

DGV Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: 2/13/26 

AWARD: $20,000 (2Awards Available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Planning to pursue a degree in Computer/Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or Engineering

B)  Underrepresented demographic in the financial services sector (Women, BIPOC)

C)  U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA status

D)  Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

E)  Demonstrate financial need                                                                                     

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: 2/20/26 

AWARD: 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Pursuing a degree, credential or certification for a teaching-related career in public education in an accredited institution of higher education and a member of a defined BIPOC group (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic)

B) be an active member of CTA or dependent child of an active CTA/NEA retired CTA Member

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Foundation

DEADLINE: 2/24/26 

AWARD: $500- $1,000 (Also eligible to receive a higher award of $5,000 rom Zonta International)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) demonstrate evidence of active commitment to volunteerism

B) Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership

C) Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs

D)  support Zonta's International's mission of empowering the status of women worldwide

E)  Applications can be submitted to: ywla@scvzonta.org; or Mailed to 23742 Lyons Ave, Box #220117, Santa Clarita, CA 91322.  Electronic submission is preferred.                                                                                    

Cancer Pathways 2026 Teen Writing Contest

DEADLINE: 2/27/26  

AWARD: $1,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school student.

B) Have experience with cancer, either your own or of a loved one.                                                                                      

Robert Rockhold Lifelong Learning Foundation Scholarship

DEADLINE: 2/27/26  

AWARD: $500 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Must be a senior at West Ranch High School

B)  Must plan to enroll at a post-high school education institution (community college, trade school, 4-year college)

C)  Must have volunteered at least 100 hours while in high school

Winner will be announced at West Ranch’s Senior Awards Night

SVCF Samsung Semiconductor Scholarship

DEADLINE: 2/27/26  

AWARD: $10,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Must be a current undergraduate or master’s student

B)  Planning to enroll full-time in a California public four-year college or university

C)  Must have declared a STEM-related major

D)  Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: 2/28/26  

AWARD: $2,000 (20 awards available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) The applicant must be in the last year of high school or home schooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time during the subsequent year.

B) Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not be awarded for participation in nonacademic and/or certified programs.  Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA, USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible.                                                                                     

Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo

DEADLINE: 3/1/26  

AWARD: $5,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school student with a 3.0 grade point average or higher

B) Plan to pursue a career in Journalism                                                                                   

Horatio Alger Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/1/26  

AWARD: $15,000 (50 scholarships available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

B) Demonstrate financial need. 

C) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities and Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

D)  Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0                                                                  

Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/1/26  

AWARD: $10,000 (3 runner up scholarships $2,500)

A) The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship upon enrollment to an accredited trade school, college, or university within the United States. Disbursement of the scholarship funds through an online request will be made available jointly to the student and the school. Scholarship winners must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their post-high school graduation date, excluding active military duty or religious mission.

B) Additionally, the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will travel to join the Youth Champion Delegation of The American Legion that is honored each August at the annual National Convention of The American Legion.                                                               

CIF State Scholar-Athlete of the Year Application

DEADLINE: 3/2/26 

AWARD: $10,000 (2 recipients) & $1,500 (20 recipients)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a senior who has demonstrated athletic ability in at least 2 years of varsity play (must have participated in athletics as a senior).

B) Have portrayed as athletes of character displaying the Six Pillars of Character

C) Have achieved a cumulative (9-12) GPA of 3.70 (unweighted)  or greater  and have taken the SAT or ACT                                                                                                 

Cesar E. Chavez and Delores Huerta Education Awards Program

DEADLINE: 3/2/26 

AWARD: $10,000 (2 recipients) & $1,500 (20 recipients)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) must be enrolled at and attend the same school or campus as the sponsoring CTA member.

B) Participants must show evidence of how one or more of the below principles are evident in their lives.

Principles of nonviolence, Self-determination through unionization (forming and joining unions), Social justice for farmworkers, Safe food/health/environmental issues, Human and civil rights issues, Teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and/or service to others, Empowerment of the disenfranchised, Innovation and education                                                                                                

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/6/26 

AWARD: Various

To be eligible for the scholarship a student (class of 2027) must:

A) be involved in school and/or community activities and show outstanding efforts in academics, leadership, athletics, or the arts                                                                                              

American Public Works Association (APWA) High Desert Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/13/26 

AWARD: 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) must be a senior who plans to attend a 4 year college in the fall of 2026

B) Be interested in majoring in engineering, public works, construction management                                                                                               

The San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter (SFVA) of Delta Theta Sorority

DEADLINE: 3/16/26 

AWARD: $10,000 (2 recipients) & $1,500 (20 recipients)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating senior of African Heritage (Black, African American)

B) Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher                                                                                                 

SCV Education Foundation Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/17/26 

AWARD: $10,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Scholarships will be awarded to students whose personal goals, college major and declared career path indicate future success in a field related to primary or secondary education.

B)  www.scveducationfoundation.org                                                                                            

West Ranch Parent Advisory Council Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/20/26 

AWARD: $500 (2 recipients)

To be eligible for the scholarship a senior student must:

A) Complete the scholarship Application Form and have attended WR for at least one year

B)  Complete a personal statement on career and educational goals (less than 50 words)

C)  Complete an essay of no more than 350 words on one of the following prompts:

Reflect on a leadership role you took during a volunteer experience.  What inspired you to step into this role, and how did it challenge or change you?  Discuss how this experience helped you grow as a leader and the impact it had on your community and personal goals.

Leadership is often about making a difference through service.  Describe a time when you led or organized a volunteer effort.  How did this experience shape your understanding of effective leadership, and what did you learn about yourself and the people you served?

A one page resume of work experience, community service experience, or other significant involvement.                                                                                              

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/31/26 

AWARD: $10,000 (330 Awards available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be an incoming collegiate freshman through graduate student studying full-time.

B) Studying at an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology or computing in the upcoming academic year                                                                                                

Premier America Credit Union Scholarship

DEADLINE: 3/31/26 

AWARD: $2,000 (24 Awards available)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) be a student leaders who demonstrate courage, strength, and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service. 

B)  Applicants should have a demonstrated track record of strong academic performance, exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and a heart for service.                                                                                               

"Review It" Scholarship

DEADLINE: 5/15/26 

AWARD: $1,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be attending college or university no later than September of 2026.

B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

C) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.                                                                                                

Abbott & Fenner

DEADLINE: 6/10/26 

AWARD: $1,000 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com  

B)   Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.                                                                               

Summit Physical Therapy Scholarship

DEADLINE: 8/31/26 

AWARD: $500 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be attending college or university no later than January of 2027.

B) Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year.

C) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline                                                                                        

California Aeronautical University Emergency Responder Scholarship

DEADLINE: N/A

AWARD: $2,000 (tuition reduction)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Submit a completed tuition reduction application below on this page and tuition reduction agreement.  Submit an official high school transcript with a statement of intention to graduate.                                  

B) Submit a recommendation letter completed by the applicant’s High School                                                

C) Submit a typed essay approximately 1-2 pages in length, explaining your desire to pursue the chosen area of study and describe any long-term goals.