The grant and scholarship program was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. The program was renamed in 2009 in the memory of CTA member and educator Guy DeRosa. Guy was a life long advocate for civil and human rights, particularly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. The grants will support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons and to support GLBT safety in public schools. As you distribute this information to potential applicants, make sure grant applicants are: A CTA/SCTA member, or A public school student(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member, or A public school district(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member *Autonomous groups and CTA Caucuses are not eligible The scholarship program will support CTA/SCTA members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education. Awardees are expected to address any experiences and/or your personal philosophy and how it benefits the GLBT public school community. Applicants must be a: A CTA/SCTA member, or A public school student(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member *Autonomous groups and CTA Caucuses are not eligible

Public high school seniors who: - Plan to prepare for a teaching career - Plan to attend a college of the State University of New York for a baccalaureate degree in education -OR- - plan to attend a two year community college before transferring to a baccalaureate degree program in education at a college of the State University of New York - Have not accepted scholarship(s) exceeding the monetary value of $16,000. Each high school may select two candidates.

Eligible Fields of Study: Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Business & MBA, Adult Education Eligible Schools: Accredited Post Secondary Institutions as determined by the US Department of Education. http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by the higher education institution of attendance. Applicant must be enrolled at an institution of higher education with an accredited teacher education program. Applicant must have been admitted to a teacher education program; confirmation of acceptance must be submitted by May 15 of application year. Applicant must have a grade point average at 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or equivalent (i.e. 4.0 on a 5.0 scale). Applicant must be a minority student. * Applicant must submit two references; one from a faculty member or other college/university official and one from a person familiar with the applicants skills and abilities who is not a family member. Recommendations should take into account leadership, attitude, maturity, initiative, persistence, reliability, and communication skills.

You must be a current dues-paying member of ALAS to apply. You must be currently enrolled in or accepted into an advanced degree program in education in a college or university with the goal of becoming a superintendent.

To apply for the scholarship, a written proposal must be submitted that includes evidence of the applicant's past academic achievement in a college or university and the applicant's commitment to pursue a teaching career in secondary school mathematics. This scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, course materials, and other expenses directly related to the recipient's academic program of study. Any acquisition of equipment must support the applicant's plan of study but not require more than 10 percent, or $1,000, of the entire scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded in two phases, with $5,000 for the recipient's third year of full-time study, and $5,000 for the recipient's fourth year of full-time study.

Must be female interested in studying a family and consumer sciences curriculum at an Arizona post secondary education institution in any of the following areas: 1. Foods, Nutrition and or Dietetics. 2. Restaurant Management. 3. Culinary Arts. 4. Family Studies. 5. Interior Design. 6. Home Economics Education. 7. Early Childhood Education. 8. Dietetics Education. 9. Apparel/Clothing. Priority is given to Hispanic women who currently live in an Arizona mining community or have lived in an AZ mining community. When there are not enough applicants to use the available funds, non-Hispanic women students may be selected (with or without a mining community connection). This is expected to be the case this year. Students are funded for 4-years -- ALL EXPENSES.

DAAD is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. We offer programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education, providing financial support to over 67,000 individuals per year. We also represent the German higher education system abroad, promote Germany as an academic and research destination, and help build ties between institutions around the world. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad in Germany. There are also grants for doctorate and post-doctorate studies.

Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited college or university. Maintenance of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the entirety of college/university enrollment. A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ inclusion and visibility. Students must be eligible for fall term registration and must not be under disciplinary sanction.

Florida resident. Have a high school diploma from an accredited school or GED. Are employed by a licensed or license-exempt child care facility, in a licensed or registered family child care home, or by a licensed after school program. Work a minimum of 20 hours per week with a birth through pre-K population or in an after school program for a minimum of 520 hours per year. Have the sponsorship of the childcare or after school program which employs them.