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Larry Acterman Public Education Award

Orange County Community Foundation

The Larry Acterman Public Education Award is awarded to graduating high school senior from the Long Beach Unified School District. Applicants must be pursuing a career in public education

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be a high school senior
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    US citizen
  • School:
    Graduating from the Long Beach Unified School District.
  • College:
    Plan to enroll in a full-time course of study which leads to a degree and a teaching credential at an accredited four-year public college or university in the state of California.
  • Major/Career:
    Demonstrate a strong commitment and interest in pursuing a career in public education as a K-12 public school teacher in California
  • Miscellaneous:
    Demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability, and a determination to graduate from college and become a public school teacher.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write an original essay (500-1,000 words) about any one of the following subjects: 1) Your interest in becoming a public school teacher, 2) The importance of a strong public education system to society and democracy, 3) How you would improve public schools and/or public education in California?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    At least one letter must be from a member of your school staff (e.g. teacher, academic counselor, principal, etc.). At least one letter must be from an unrelated adult who has been involved with you in some significant activity outside of school.
  • Other Materials:
    Are you interested in pursuing a career in public education as a K-12 public school teacher in California?Please list all California State University and/or University of California campuses you have applied to **Please note: for this award you MUST apply to a California State University or University of California institution.Are you a Senior in the Long Beach Unified School District?

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