Continuing Education Opportunities
All scholarships require current membership at PTAs in good standing
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!
For nurses
Registered Nurses are eligible to apply for the $500 Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses.
You must be employed in a California public school during the preceding year, have a nursing contract for the current year – and assignment in – at least one PTA school, plan to continue as a public-school nurse, and use the scholarship at approved institutions or providers, such as nursing schools, hospitals, organized nursing groups and private providers that meet California Board of Registered Nursing requirements.
For teachers and counselors
Credentialed teachers and counselors who have a minimum of three years’ experience in a California public school are eligible to apply for the $500 Continuing Education Scholarship for Credentialed Classroom Teachers and Counselors.
You must be employed in a California public school during the preceding year and plan to continue working as a teacher or counselor.
For 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, universities, trade and technical schools.
APPLICATION TIPS
Nurses, teachers/counselors and volunteers must apply for scholarships by October 15. 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.