Chuck Acosta Scholarship

Chuck Acosta Scholarship

Overview: Honors the legacy of Chuck Acosta, whose 35-year career in education included serving as a bilingual education consultant at the Los Angeles County Office of Education and contributing to numerous local, county, and state educational committees. Through his leadership, vision, and advocacy, Chuck inspired educators and policymakers to champion multilingual learners across California.

Purpose: Supports bilingual classified personnel pursuing teaching or counseling credentials, helping them meet the needs of English learners through bilingual education.

Eligibility:

Geographic Scope: California (with focus on Los Angeles County)

Program History: 2026 marks the 30th year of the Multilingual Academic Programs Leadership Network's Scholarship recognition.

Contact: LACOE MAS Unit

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LACOE Voluntary Payroll Deduction: LACOE employees can support this scholarship through the Voluntary Payroll Deduction for Charitable Giving program.