How much funding does Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program provide?

Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program provides $3,000 (four-year study); $1,000 (two-year study) in funding.

When is the deadline for Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program

CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AFT 8004

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Funding Amount

$3,000 (four-year study); $1,000 (two-year study)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

Contact:
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")

How to Apply

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