Wednesday, January 26, 2011

February 1st Deadline for PTA/PTSA Scholarships!!!

Scholarship eligibility is just one benefit of membership in the PTA/PTSA

Applications for 2011 are due February 1

The California State PTA offers Graduating High School Senior Scholarships in the amount of $500 each to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for volunteer service in their schools and communities.

The scholarships are available for seniors graduating between Jan. 1 and June 30 of the current year from high schools in California that have a PTA or PTSA unit in good standing. To be eligible, students must be PTA members. The scholarship recognizes volunteer service and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement.


Here's the scoop:

An application (including two reference forms) may be obtained from the California State PTA office or on the website at CAPTA. Reference forms are to be completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served and a member of the high school faculty. Completed reference forms and letters should be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope to be included with application packet. Reference form and letter must be written specifically for this scholarship application. Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable. Do not submit more than the requested two reference forms and letters. Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes, a legible copy of applicant's current PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and completed application are to be mailed together in ONE envelope to the California State PTA. Application envelope must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business February 1. When February 1 falls on a weekend, application is due in the State PTA office by close of business on the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted. Application will not be considered if received after deadline date or if any of the required materials are missing. Application and reference forms with letters must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted. PTA memebership cards are available in the main office for a $5.00 fee.


Applications must be received in the California State PTA office by the close of business on Feb. 1. Learn more and find an application here.

The deadline is coming up quick! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

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