The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program

Special requirement

Essay required

Overview

The scholarship program offers up to $2,500 to help self-identified LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program and planning to pursue a career in public education. Applicants should be active CTA/SCTA members or public school students sponsored by an active CTA/SCTA member who understand the importance of LGBTQ+ educators as role models in our public schools.

Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 May 30, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.cta.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.