Scholarships and Grants
SDEA annually offers scholarships for members and members’ dependents. The Dependent Application is for graduating seniors and current college-enrolled students, who are dependents of a current SDEA member. The Member Application is for current SDEA members who wish to further their education.
Applications below:
Completed applications can be submitted by:
- Email: All documents must be sent in one (1) email to SDEA Secretary Lisa Steinberg (steinberg_l@sdea.net)
- Fax: (619) 282-7659
- U.S. Mail: Date received must be prior to Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5 p.m. (PST)
- In-person: 10393 San Diego Mission Road, #100, San Diego, 92108
For further assistance with SDEA scholarships, contact Lisa Steinberg at SDEA (619) 283-4411 or steinberg_l@sdea.net.
CTA Scholarships
CTA has a variety of scholarships available to members and their dependents. Applications are available online at www.cta.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted by the timelines specified by CTA, many of which are in January or February.
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