The scholarships were established in honor of former CFT President Raoul Teilhet, the charismatic leader of the union during the 1970s when California education employees won collective bargaining.

About the scholarship awards
Scholarships of $3000 are awarded to students entering or attending a four-year university; $1000 scholarships are awarded to students entering or attending a two-year school. The awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, special talents and skills, participation in extra-curricular activities, and a 500-word essay on a social issue about which the applicant feels strongly.

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and continuing college students who are children or dependents of CFT members in good standing, or children of deceased CFT members. High school seniors who received a Raoul Teilhet Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a continuing college scholarship.

To download a scholarship application go to www.cft.org. To have an application mailed to you, phone the union office at (805)650-8035.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 1 EACH YEAR

Robert G. Porter Scholarship Program

The AFT awards four $8000 scholarships to high school seniors who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 20 continuing education grants of $1000 to AFT members. Application deadline: MARCH 31 Learn more at www.aft.org/aftplus/scholarships, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or phone (800) 238-1133 extension 4457.

Union Plus Scholarship Program
The AFL-CIO offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $4000 to union members, their spouses, and their dependents who are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. New this year, scholarships are also available to graduate students. Application deadline: JAN 31. Learn more at www.unionplus.org/scholarships.

New last year! Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship Program
To help more women and people of color become union leaders, the AFL-CIO now offers $3000 scholarships to qualifying union members. Application deadline: MAY 30.

Little known! National Labor College Scholarship Program
For individuals wanting to attend the National Labor College in Maryland or New Mexico, the AFL-CIO awards a total of $25,000 to eligible union members or staff employees of affiliated unions.

Not sure if you're a member? Call (805)650-8035