February 6, 2027

CTA Aspiring Educators Scholarship in Honor of L. Gordon Bittle

California Teachers Association · Direct application

Up to $5,000
3 winners

Eligibility

Major
Education
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Up to three awards of up to $5,000 go to active CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) members pursuing careers in California public education. Eligible applicants include undergraduates, credential candidates, and graduate students.

Scholarship funds support education-related expenses for members building toward a public-school teaching career.

Apply online by February 6 each year with two recommendations and unofficial transcripts emailed to scholarships@cta.org. The 2025-26 deadline has passed.

The California Teachers Association funds this memorial award through its member scholarship program honoring education advocate L. Gordon Bittle.

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