Scholarship Opportunities

Fall Scholarships:

Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez Scholarship

Established in memory of Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez, this scholarship is awarded each fall & spring to Teacher TRAC students who are non-native English speakers. Applications were emailed to Teacher TRAC Students, contact teachertrac@cerritos.edu  for application. Semester Award - $500

Application Due Mid October, Teacher TRAC students will receive an email with the application.

Cerritos College Retired Faculty Association (CCRFA) Teacher TRAC Scholarship

Established by the Cerritos College Retired Faculty Association, this scholarship is awarded to a student newly admitted into the Teacher TRAC program and is based on letter of application, overall GPA, financial need, and school and community involvement. Applications were emailed to Teacher TRAC Students, contact teachertrac@cerritos.edu for application. Annual Award - $1,500 

Application Due Mid October, New Teacher TRAC students will receive application at Orientation.

Teacher TRAC Founders Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Teacher TRAC’s founding director, Sue Parsons, in honor of her mother, Anna Belle Parsons Radcliffe. Anna Belle was a passionate advocate for education who began her own college journey at Long Beach City College as a re-entry student. In recognition of her legacy, this scholarship supports Teacher TRAC students who are re-entry students, parents, or both—continuing her spirit of determination and love for learning. Annual Award - $500

Application Due Mid October, New Teacher TRAC students will receive application at Orientation.

Spring Scholarships:

Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez Scholarship 

Established in memory of Guadalupe Sanchez De Hernandez, this scholarship is awarded each fall & spring to Teacher TRAC students who are non-native English speakers. Applications were emailed to Teacher TRAC Students, contact teachertrac@cerritos.edu for application.Semester Award - $500

Application for Spring - Closed.

Teacher TRAC Transfer Scholarships for Class of 2026

Teacher TRAC awards several transfer scholarships annually. To be eligible for the Spring 2026 transfer scholarships, you must be a Cerritos College Teacher TRAC student who will transfer Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 to a university to continue preparing for your teaching career.

The application is closed and will reopen Spring 2026. Teacher TRAC students will receive an email with a link to the application. 

The scholarship recipients will be announced at our Teacher TRAC Recognition Ceremony.

 

Additional Scholarships:

National Association of Community Colleges Teacher Education Program Scholarships:

Website: NACCTEP Scholarships

Cerritos College Financial Aid Scholarships:

Website: Cerritos College Financial Aid Scholarships

Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships:

Website: Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships 

Scholarships: Find Money for College:

Website: www.scholarships.com