Scholarship Opportunities

Esther Espinoza Teacher TRAC Scholarship:	Established by Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza and his Family, this Scholarship will be given to a student in the Cerritos College’s Teacher TRAC program, enabling students to transfer to and graduate from Cal State Long Beach with their credentials within four years. More Info.. Annual Award - $1,000 Deadline to apply - April 11, 2008 Download Application Now! (PDF) Version

Eruditio Teacher TRAC Transfer Scholarship:	The Teacher TRAC endowment fund was created through the generous donation by Dr. and Mrs. Kent Colbath. This year, with these funds, two $500 Erudtio Scholarships will be awarded. The meaning of *Eruditio* is reflected in the meaning of the award - teaching, instruction, knowledge, and learning. 2007 Award - two $500 Deadline to apply - April 11, 2008 Download Application Now! (PDF) Version

Fred Gaskin Teacher TRAC Transfer Scholarship:	Established by former Cerritos College President, Dr. Fred Gaskin, this provides a scholarship each year to a student transferring from our Teacher Training Academy (Teacher TRAC) to the California University State, Long Beach teacher education program. Annual Award - $1,000 Deadline to apply - April 11, 2008 Download Application Now! (PDF) Version

D. Franklin Wright Scholarship for Prospective Mathematic Teachers	Established by emeritus professor Dr. D. Franklin Wright, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded this spring to two students. The purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist promising students who are transferring from Cerritos College to a four-year college or university and plan on becoming mathematics teachers at the secondary, college, or university level. The scholarship may be used for any of the following: books, tuition, fees, and room and board while attending college. Annual Award - two $2,500 Deadline to apply - April 25, 2008 Download Application Now! (PDF Version)

Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez Teacher TRAC Scholarship	Established in memory of Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez, this scholarship is awarded each fall to a student newly admitted into the Teacher TRAC program as well as a non-native English speaker. Annual Award - $500 Deadline to apply - September 20, 2007 Download Application Now! (PDF Version)

Leopoldo Camacho Madrigal Teacher TRAC Scholarship	Established in memory of Leopoldo Camacho Madrigal by Teacher TRAC Graduate Cristina Hernandez, this scholarship is awarded each spring. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a Cerritos College Teacher TRAC student admitted to the program Spring 2008 and a non-native English speaker. Annual Award - $500 Deadline to apply - February 14, 2008 Download Application Now! (PDF Version)

Cerritos College Retired Faculty Association (CCRFA) Teacher TRAC Scholarship	Established by the Cerritos College Retired Faculty Association, this scholarship is awarded to a student newly admitted into the Teacher TRAC program and is based on letter of application, overall GPA, financial need, and school and community involvement. Annual Award - $1,000 Deadline to apply - September 20, 2007 Download Application Now! (PDF Version)

National Association of Community Colleges Teacher Education Program Scholarships: Website: NACCTEP Scholarships

Cerritos College Financial Aid Scholarships: Website: Cerritos College Financial Aid Scholarships

Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships: Website: Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships

Assumption Program of Loans for Education {APLE} for CSU Students: Website: California State University APLE Website

Teacher TRAC Scholarship Opportunities