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.
These scholarships are made possible by member contributions. If you would like to contribute, you can authorize a monthly donation online via DocuSign (or download the form as a PDF here.)
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 2, 2025 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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