MSP California Retired Teachers Association- San Fernando Valley Division

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The California Retired Teachers Association- San Fernando Valley Division offers scholarships to CSUN students who have the intention of obtaining a teaching credential that will lead to a career in teaching K-12 students. This scholarship is reserved for students who have been admitted into a teacher credential program.

If selected for this award, student must attend one mandatory CalRTA meeting. Dates to be determined.

*Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate teaching credential program students.
  • Credential students must be enrolled at CSUN during the Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 terms.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more* during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more* during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    * Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than full time enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • Two letters of recommendation must be requested through the my Matador Scholarship system. (1) one from a CSUN Professor/Faculty and (1) one from a mentor, program coordinator /supervisor, or community member that can attest to your work and/or volunteering with children.
  • Must upload a copy of your student resume. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.


Please note:
If you receive Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview of your individual situation.

Award
$1500
Scopes
CADAA Required, FAFSA Required, Graduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Graduate, Undergraduate
Deadline
05/12/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. My career objective is to become a teacher and am enrolled or will be enrolled in a teaching credential K-12 program for the upcoming academic year.
  2. If selected, I will attend a CalRTA meeting *date to be determined*.
  3. Why do you want to be a K-12 teacher? What are your goals and aspirations? If there was a specific defining moment in which your desire to be an educator was affirmed, please elaborate on that experience. Describe the impact you plan to have on students, as a teacher.
  4. Provide a list of Community Service or Volunteer Activities you have participated in especially with regards to activities working with children.
  5. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV.
  6. Request two letters of recommendation:
    • Please request: A letter of recommendation from teacher, professor, mentor, or community leader.
    • Please request: A letter of recommendation from teacher, professor, mentor, or community leader.
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