Laura E. Settle Scholarship Foundation
Over the years the Laura E. Settle Scholarship Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to California’s future teachers.
The LES Foundation provides $4,000 scholarships to 30 colleges annually. Another 13 $1,000 grants from the affiliated Mabel Outler Scholarship Fund are also awarded to teachers who plan on working in elementary schools. The LES Foundation is funded primarily through contributions and bequests from CalRTA members.
The Foundation was established in the early 1950s in memory of CalRTA’s primary founder and first president. Laura E. Settle, a retired Pasadena school teacher, oversaw the creation of CalRTA in 1929 and established its reputation as the primary protector of teachers’ pensions.
How You Can Support the Foundation
Make a tax-deductible donation to the LES Foundation.
Participate in the Life Insurance Charity Gifting Program.
How the Scholarships Are Awarded
The program is administered through the financial aid offices of 30 participating University of California and California State University campuses. Scholarships are awarded to students in their junior, senior or graduate years in an accredited teaching program. For more information or to apply, contact your school’s financial aid office.