Grant Opportunities
April 25, 2023 2024-10-08 17:16Grant Opportunities
Grant and Scholarship Opportunities
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Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ) has assembled a list of scholarship websites to help our students with their educational expenses. Students can research and apply for scholarships for not only their tuition and fees but also for personal living expenses. TSCJ is not affiliated with any of the websites.
Scholarship Websites
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Financial Resources
Financial Resources for Teacher Candidates
Earning your teaching credential may be more affordable than you think—especially when you take important planning steps and explore the wide variety of financial resources available to teacher candidates in California. Learn how to fund your future with the tools below. Use them to compare your options, plan your journey, and help cover the cost of it, too.
Funding Your Future in Teaching offers financial planning steps for every aspiring educator and sample packages if you’re considering a California-based teacher residency program.
Teacher Candidate Funding Explorer is a comprehensive, searchable database of federal and state dollars you may be eligible to collect to make your journey toward a teaching credential affordable or cost-free. Funding eligibility depends on your unique circumstances, as well as your choices in career and teacher program pathway.
Golden State Teacher Grant
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) made changes to the eligibility requirements for the 2024-25 award year. Therefore, any student who applied for the Golden State Teacher Grant after June 30, 2024, must be enrolled in the Residency@TCSJ program to be eligible for the grant. IMPACT Intern students who applied after June 30, 2024, are no longer eligible for the grant.
The Residency@TCSJ students who applied after June 30, 2024, can receive up to $10,000 to pay for their educational costs. There is a service component which requires the students to work in a school listed on the Priority List located on the grant administrator, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), website. Students sign a Service Agreement which requires them to complete their 2 years of service within 4 years of completing the Residency program.
Students enrolled in the IMPACT Intern Program and Residency@TCSJ who applied prior to June 30, 2024, may be eligible for the Golden State Teacher Grant. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has created cohort groups and placed students based upon their Student Aid Index (SAI) from their FAFSA Submission Summary to determine eligibility. Students will receive an email from CSAC to advise them of their eligibility and cohort status.
Due to the evolving eligibility requirements and modifications to the grant administration process, this information is subject to change at any time. For the most current information about the Golden State Teacher Grant, please go to the CSAC website listed below.
https://www.csac.ca.gov/golden-state-teacher-grant-program
For additional questions regarding grant eligibility and processing, please contact CSAC by email at goldenstateteachers@csac.ca.gov or by phone at 888-224-7268 for assistance.
Residency@TCSJ students may be eligible for a grant of up to $33,000 (limited spots available!):
- Must be pursuing a credential in a high-needs credential area: transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, math, science, and special education.
- Must be a resident teacher at one of the following district/schools: Lincoln USD, Stockton USD, Ripon USD, River Islands Academies, Tracy Learning Center, and Lodi USD.
- Must commit to teaching in a high-needs credential area (transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, math, science, and special education) for four years after the completion of Residency@TCSJ.
GetEdFunding is a grant-finding resource, dedicated to helping educators, schools, and institutions identify the funding they need in budget-tight times. GetEdFunding hosts thousands of education grants.You can use personalized searches by focus areas, skills and themes, and grade levels. Once you are registered on the site, you can search, find, save, and apply. To get started, visit GetEdFunding.com.
Grants 4 Teachers is a free grant database that allows you to search for current available grants without the cost of an expensive subscription. Use it as much as possible to find the right funds for your school or organization. The database is maintained and updated continuously, so be sure to check back often for new opportunities.
Rehabs.org offers college scholarships each spring and fall. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to attend college and not on academic probation.
How to Enter
- Review Eligibility: Before entering the contest, review the Terms/Conditions requirements and the rules and regulations to make sure you qualify.
- Complete Application: Complete the contest application form providing all required information.
- Submit: Once your essay is written, save as a Word Doc or PDF and submit with your scholarship contest application.
For more information, including submission deadlines and award announcements, visit https://rehabs.org/scholarship/
Educators have access to a wide variety of funding options to support them in their pursuit. This includes grants, fellowships, and scholarship offered by various entities such as the federal government, private companies, and nonprofits, teaching grants and similar financial assistance funds address different needs.
The NEA Foundation is an independent national philanthropic organization founded by educators to promote the absolute best in public education. To learn about their grants for educators and fellowship opportunities available to enhance your classroom experience, visit their website.
Additional Resources for Candidates Based upon Individual Income
The resources listed are provided so that potential educators can get a full grasp of the resources and options available for all expenses.
