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SCTA Scholarship Application

Hello, welcome the the SCTA 2026 Scholarship Application.

Please read the instructions carefully.

  • The application period is from March 25 – April 27, 2026.
  • All entries must be submitted by 4:30 PM, Monday, April 27, 2026, the deadline is absolute. Applications submitted before or after the application period will not be considered.
  • You will need your transcripts (.pdf), photo of yourself (.jpg/.png), and essay (.pdf) to complete the application.

Scholarship Application (2026)

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Contact Information

  • As it appears on your transcript
  • As it appears on your transcript
  • Personal Email Address
  • Your personal cell phone or your best contact number.
  • Alternate number such as parent or land line.
  • example: Jane Smith, Parkway Elementary, 2nd grade teacher
  • Only include positions held from 2022-2026.
  • Only include service performed from 2022-2026. Do not include service hours for Senior Project. And state if the hours were a requirement for a school program (such as a service club, PACE, HISP, CSF, Key Club etc.).
  • 2026 Scholarship Essay Question

    • 500 words or less
    • 12 point font
    • 1 inch margins
    • save as PDF

    Essay Question

    What challenges or obstacles have you dealt with and overcome in life and how will this scholarship help you succeed in college and beyond. Describe how volunteer, community service or extra-curricular activities have shaped who you are today and what it has taught you. Please also include future educational plans and career goals.

    If applying for the SCTA-Retired Future Educator Scholarship include why you want to be a teacher/educator.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 15 MB.
  • Photo

    Please submit a photo of yourself, such as your Senior Class Picture, selfie or another portrait style photo. If you are selected as a scholarship recipient your photo may be used for promotional purposes.
  • By checking this box and uploading my photo I hereby grant permission and authorize SCTA to use my photo for promotional purposes including but not limited to: the SCTA Website, News Letter, promotional flyers and other print and/or digital communications without compensation or further notification.
  • Max. file size: 15 MB.
    .jpg or .png preferred
  • Transcripts

  • Max. file size: 15 MB.
    Download a copy of your transcripts from infinite campus and submit here.
  • PLEASE REVIEW YOUR ENTRY BEFORE SUBMITTING

  • Check the box to confirm that you have reviewed your scholarship application. You also confirm that your mailing address, email address and phone number(s) are correct.

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