State programEducationCalifornia only

CA Golden State Teacher Grant

Run by California Student Aid Commission, a state agency

Grant for students in teacher credential programs who commit to teaching 4 years at a priority school in CA.

Award: $20,000
Deadline: Rolling until funds exhausted
Run by: California Student Aid Commission; State

Who it's for

Enrolled in CA teacher credential program
Commit to 4-year service at priority school

California Student Aid Commission decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at csac.ca.gov

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Where this comes from

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