HISTORY

In 1977, the California Retired Teachers Association (CRTA), Division #58, representing retired employees of the Richmond Unified School district, (now the WCCUSD), began awarding college scholarships to high school graduates.

The West Contra Costa Retired Educators Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 as an independent board. The Fund is governed by a board of fourteen directors. All board members are retired educators. The directors serve three year terms, and are limited to two consecutive terms. They serve without compensation. Policy matters are decided by majority vote.

The first year, an award of $100 was given. During the following years the Fund granted $302,400 to 268 students.