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​Annual ​Scholarships​â¶Ä‹ to Support Your Pathway from School Employee to
CREDENTIALED TEACHER​â¶Ä‹
The program provides financial assistance to
current and former classified school employees completing Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees and/or teacher credential programs.
​Candidates must attend one of our partner institutions of higher education:
Educator Preparation Progra​ms (SCCOE), National University, Teachers College of San Joaquin, San Jose State University, or Santa Clara University.​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹
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$4000 per year through 2026 or until funds run out or candidate obtains a preliminary Teaching Credential
- ​Candidates may apply annually for the scholarships through 2026​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹
- May be used on tuition, fees, books, and living expenses
Eligibility Requirements
- Verification of employment as classified school employee of a school district in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø or Alameda County
- Proof of passing criminal background check
- Have completed at least 48 college level units or AA degree at program entry
- Verification of enrollment in Teacher Preparatory Program or BA Degree Program and intention to pursue credential
Your Commitment
- Obtain BA Degree (if applicable)
- Obtain multiple subject, single subject math or science, or special education credential
- Complete 1 school year of classroom instruction for each year of financial assistance received
Application Process
- Candidate submits application.
- Coordinator reviews application.
- Program Coordinator contacts applicant via email to notify them of their application status and next steps.
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​Contact Us
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​For more information ​contact:
​ acolomer@sccoe.org ​
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