2010 CTA Scholarships

The California Teachers Association is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 CTA Scholarships in the following categories:
*    Dependent Children
*    Del A. Weber for Dependent Children Attending Continuation HS/Alternative Education
*    Members
*    L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship for Student CTA
In order to ensure eligilbility and consideration by the CTA Scholarship Committee:
*    Chapter President or designee must sign the Membership Verification Form.
*    the application must be complete.
*    applications must be postmarked by - February 5, 2010
If you need additional application forms, they are available from:
*    CTA web site www.cta.org
*    VTA office - 760-758-2690

GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

NCSS: Grant for Geographic Literacy
The National Council for the Social Studies Grant for Geographic Literacy is awarded in order to promote geography education in schools; to enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide level; and to encourage the integration of geography into the social studies curriculum/classroom. Maximum award: $2,500. Eligibility: programs -- not individuals, individual lessons, or units -- that will enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide levels. Recipients may be individuals or groups in school districts, public institutions, or universities. Deadline: March 21, 2010.
http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/geographiclit/

SolidWorks: STEM Educators Grant
The SolidWorks STEM Educators Grant will award SolidWorks Student Edition CAD software to individual U.S. educators in an initiative aimed at improving students' math skills and their interest in technology-related careers. The grant includes training and lesson plans to help teachers and faculty from middle school through college integrate the four separate disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math for more effective education. Maximum award: SolidWorks Student Edition CAD software, plus training and lesson plans. Eligibility: middle school teachers grades 6-8; high school teachers; community college professors; university and college professors. Deadline: April 1, 2010.
http://www.solidworks.com/pages/products/edu/RoboticsEducatorsGrant.html

Entertainment Software Association: Grants for Youth Programs
The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races and denominations to make a difference in the quality of their life, health, and welfare. The foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that serve youths ages 7-18. Deadline: April 15, 2010.
http://www.theesa.com/foundation/application.asp

American Honda Foundation: Grants for Youth Science Education
The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. Maximum award: $60,000. Eligibility: schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Deadline: May 1, 2010.
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

Dominion Foundation: Education Partnerships
The Dominion Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education Partnership grants to encourage the development of new programs to strengthen math and science education in kindergarten through grade 12. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools and public school divisions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia. Deadline: May 1, 2010.
http://www.dom.com/about/education/grants/index.jsp