One scholarship is designated as the Pacific Asian American Scholarship in Honor of Philip Vera Cruz and is awarded to the highest-scoring applicant. Applicant must be an active member of Student CTA (SCTA) and pursuing a career in public education. High school grade point average should reflect a high unweighted average. College coursework should reflect high academic achievement. Explain any unique circumstances related to medical, physical or emotional difficulties that may have affected your grades. Additional requirements include 2 letters of recommendation and applicant's statement with word count.