Cerritos College - Scholarship Opportunities

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. Semester Award - $500

Application - Due Friday, November 8, 2019

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. Annual Award - $1,500

Application Closed

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. Semester Award - $500

Esther Espinoza Teacher TRAC Scholarship:

Established by Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza and his Family, this Scholarship will be given to a student in the Cerritos College's Teacher TRAC program, enabling students to transfer to and graduate from Cal State Long Beach with their credentials within four years. Annual Award - $1,000

Eruditio Teacher TRAC Transfer Scholarship:

The Teacher TRAC endowment fund was created through the generous donation by Dr. and Mrs. Kent Colbath. This year, with these funds, three $1000 Erudtio Scholarships will be awarded. The meaning of Eruditio is reflected in the meaning of the award - teaching, instruction, knowledge, and learning.
Annual Award - three $1000

Fred Gaskin Teacher TRAC Transfer Scholarship:

Established by former Cerritos College President, Dr. Fred Gaskin, this provides a scholarship each year to a student transferring from our Teacher Training Academy (Teacher TRAC) to the California University State, Long Beach teacher education program. Annual Award - $1,000