Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program

Overview:
A union-sponsored scholarship program established in 1997 to support the children and dependents of CFT members in pursuing higher education.

Program History:

• Established: 1997 (by proposal from Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers leaders Don Maxwell and Tom Boushka)
• Named after: Raoul Teilhet, former CFT president
• Implemented: 1998
• Expanded: 2004 to include continuing college students (previously high school seniors only)
• 20-year achievement (as of 2018): 638 dependents awarded $1.76 million

Eligible Recipients:

• Children and dependents of CFT members
• High school seniors
• Continuing college students

Award Amounts:

• Four-year course of study: $3,000
• Two-year course of study: $1,000
• Art schools: Eligible (per founder Maxwell's emphasis on arts education)
• Traditional colleges/universities: Eligible

Selection Process:

• Volunteer Scholarship Committee (chaired by Carole Burke, former president of Coast Federation of Educators, as of 2018)
• Recipients determined through competitive selection

California Federation of Teachers

• Sacramento Office: 916-446-2788
• 1225 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Burbank Office: 818-843-8226
• 2550 North Hollywood Way, Suite 400, Burbank, CA 91505
• Website: cft.org (search "Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program")

Application Process

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To Apply:

• Contact the CFT or visit cft.org for application materials
• Check with your local CFT union for additional guidance