CTA/NEA-Retired
2024-2025 CTA/NEA-Retired Pedretti Credential Candidate Scholarship
In July of 2021, CTA/NEA-Retired member Gloria Pedretti reached out to CTA/NEA-Retired, wanting to help potential educators in their credential preparation journey and willing to provide a generous donation in order to make this happen. Together, we created the Gloria Pedretti Credential Candidate Scholarship.
Dedicated to Gloria’s former students, this scholarship will provide financial aid to potential educators pursuing a Pre-K through 12th grade teaching credential through an accredited institution of higher education.
How to Apply
Please complete online application (below).
Below that, please attach an application statement. In 1,000 words or fewer, please explain:
(Please cut and paste statement into the space provided at bottom of page.)
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how this scholarship will support your professional/career goals;
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how you plan to complete the program of study you are undertaking;
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your personal attributes and unique qualities that will help you succeed in the profession;
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if applicable, any personal experience which influenced you in pursuing this career path;
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include how your past experiences and future goals align with CTA’s Mission Statement (see below).
CTA’s Mission Statement
The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.