Scholarship Value: $6,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline:
Feb 20, 2026
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists and to promote professional growth for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP) members.
Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026
A complete application consists of the online application and two recommendation forms.
Eligibility - To be eligible, the applicant must be:
- Pursuing a degree, credential or certification for a teaching-related career in public education in an accredited institution of higher education
- A member of a defined BIPOC group: (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic)
- Enrolled for summer or fall semester of 2026
The applicant must also be one of the following:
- An active member of CTA
- A dependent child of an active, CTA/NEA-Retired or deceased CTA member (per IRS ruling)
- An active member of CTA Aspiring Educators
To receive the scholarship, the active CTA Aspiring Educators member must reside in California and maintain membership at the time of disbursement.
Criteria - Each Application is evaluated and scored on the following:
- Financial Need - 30 pts
- Applicant Statement - 30 pts
Applicant Statement Criteria (350 words or less):
Dependent child only:
1. Why are you choosing a career path related to public education?
2. What are your personal attributes and unique qualities that will help you succeed in a teaching-related profession?
3. Why should there be more Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) educators represented in the field of education?
CTA and CTA Aspiring Educators members only:
1. In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr., who worked to promote civil rights and social justice, how do you intend to carry on his work in the following areas?
- Social Justice, Equity and Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Advocacy in Education
2. Explain the importance of having more Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) educators in public education.
- Recommendation Forms - 20 pts
- Activities and achievements - 20 pts
Scholarship funds must be used for education-related expenses only.
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Scholarship Value: $6,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Feb 20, 2026