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. 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.
  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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