Scholarship and Teacher Grants

East Bay Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

The East Bay Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was established to encourage and assist young people to enter the teaching profession by granting scholarships to students entering a post-graduate program in Education. In addition to a strong desire to become teachers, applicants should be academically qualified and demonstrate financial need.

The East Bay Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is organized under the California Nonprofit Corporation law for charitable purposes. The Scholarship Foundation Board appoints its own directors and includes members of CalRTA East Bay Division 2.

Support for the foundation comes from the CalRTA Division 2 and from voluntary contributions of its members on occasions such their birthdays, anniversaries, or in memory of a loved one. Contributions are tax-deductible (tax deduction ID # 94-2963591) to the extent provided by the law. Some members include a bequest to the East Bay Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. in their wills.

Gifts and Bequests may be payable to East Bay Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Contributions may be made at meetings or mailed to P.O. Box 1200, Alameda CA 94501.

Teacher grants

February 2024 Every year Division 2 conducts a drawing where 14 teachers from Alameda, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro can enter to win grants of $250 each. This money can be used for anything teachers want. They are extremely appreciative because they spend so much of their own money on the classroom. This year students will experience things such as a petting zoo or a math game night for families, or receive art supplies and learn to weave and make quilts like The Underground Railroad. Art supplies and books that show cultural diversity are always sought after. Think how proud a student will be when they see their literary journal in print!

Lorraine Holmstedt, Chair

Grant Recipients 2024

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Photo left: Leslie Epstein from Emery High received her check from Division 2’s treasurer, Jack Mathieson. She will use the grant to buy culturally relevant books at varying levels.

Photo center: Jean Max Washburn, teacher at Claremont Middle School, tells Fredora Darmstadt of Div 2 about the pvc pipe and material she will buy with her check in order to make a green screen for use in the audio visual department. She is hoping her funds will stretch far enough to also buy a camera stand and microphone.

Photo right: Linda Taylor and Zeola Slaughter delivered a teacher grant check to Katy Cain and first grade partner teacher at Hoover Elementary School at a March Faculty meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024.