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SCTA Scholarships 2023-24

The Sacramento Teachers Association will be awarding the following scholarships to deserving graduating seniors.  Please read the requirements for each scholarship.


SCTA Book Awards – $500 (up to 12 awards)
Scholarships to help students with the cost of books and materials.

Minimum GPA 2.0

SCTA Scholarship — $2,000 (up to 5 awards)
Based on academic excellence, leadership and community service.

Minimum GPA 3.0

SCTA Most Improved Scholarship — $2,000 (Up to 5 awards)
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated significant academic improvement over the course of their high school career.

Minimum GPA 2.5

Frank Tofell Memorial Scholarship — up to $2,500
Awarded to a high school student who has demonstrated most improved academic achievement. (This memorial scholarship is funded from an endowment by a former SCTA member).

Minimum GPA 2.8

SCTA-Retired Future Educator Scholarship — up to $1,000
Awarded to a high school student who aspires to become a teacher. In order to be considered for this scholarship you must include why you want to be a teacher in your essay. (This Scholarship has been funded from donations by Sacramento Area Retired Teachers).

Minimum GPA 3.5


2024 Essay Question
What impact do you hope to make in your chosen field or industry, and how will this scholarship help you achieve that goal?

(500 words or less, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins, saved as pdf)


Applicants should have a strong academic record, demonstrate need, have defined goals, have participated in various activities and fulfill the following requirements:

1.  Senior graduating from a SCUSD high school during the 2023-24 school year.

2.  At least one year enrollment at present school.

3.  If Scholarship is awarded, student must provide proof of registration in at least 12 units of class work at any two or four year accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent vocational program in the fall or spring following high school graduation.

  • Students with a parent who is a member of SCTA receive additional consideration.
  • Students may begin applying on Friday, March 15, 2024.
  • The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.
  • This deadline is absolute, and no late or incomplete applications or documents will be considered.

Applicants must include the following documents with their scholarship application:

  • Transcripts (downloaded from infinite campus) 
  • Photo of yourself (preferred formats: .jpeg, .jpg, .png)
  • Essay (500 words or less, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins, saved as .pdf)

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