Scholarships and Grants
CSU Microsoft Scholarship
The CSU Microsoft Scholarship Program was established for CSU credential students. The $5,000 scholarship is designed to serve candidates in CSU single-subject mathematics or science teacher preparation programs and is available to those committed to teaching in a high-need school for at least two years. The scholarship recognizes candidates who demonstrate a financial need and have attributes of merit, including excellent academic performance, significant personal achievements and community service. All potentially eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is the fact sheet and download the application to apply.
PIE Fellowship
Partners in Education (PIE) is a coalition of academic and community leaders dedicated to advocating for quality education and educational development at Cal Poly Pomona and surrounding communities. Each year, PIE provides fellowships of up to $4,000 each to support students during clinical practice. The PIE Fellowship application process generally takes place in the beginning of fall with the application due date on or around October 1. Be sure to check the college website and your email as the announcement will come to all who are fully admitted to the credential programs.
TRP Scholarship
The TRP scholarship is an extension of the MSTI funding to support the recruitment and retention of credential candidates in Math and Science fields. Math/Science credential students will be contacted of their eligibility for various scholarships and funding throughout the credential program or they may contact Marina Zapien mizapien@cpp.edu for more information.
TEACH Grant
The Federal TEACH Grant is available for select credential and undergraduate programs and requires recipients to commit to specific teaching obligations. This grant provides funding to students who plan to teach full time in a high-need field at a public or private elementary or secondary school serving a high concentration of students from low-income families, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Golden State Teacher Grant
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award $20,000 Golden State Teacher Grants to over 4,400 eligible students across California, that are enrolled in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation program on or after January 1, 2020. Applicants must agree to all terms and conditions of the GSTG program or be required to repay the grant. Visit for more information.
Clifford Wellington Scholarship
The Clifford Wellington endowment is in memory of Clifford Wellington who committed his career to the education of TK-12 students. Scholarships are available for teacher-candidates who complete their clinical practice in Walnut Unified School District.
