Scholarships and Stipends
The fifth purpose of DKG is:
To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
International Stipends Available:
The first national scholarship of $1,000 for graduate study was awarded in 1940. Currently 27 annual and two biennial international scholarships of $5,000 are authorized. Voluntary contributions by members to the international World Fellowship Fund afford women from other countries $4,000 graduate study awards to study at universities in the United States or Canada. Many scholarships are granted each year to members by state organizations. Some state organizations offer members opportunities to study outside their own countries.
To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
International Stipends Available:
The first national scholarship of $1,000 for graduate study was awarded in 1940. Currently 27 annual and two biennial international scholarships of $5,000 are authorized. Voluntary contributions by members to the international World Fellowship Fund afford women from other countries $4,000 graduate study awards to study at universities in the United States or Canada. Many scholarships are granted each year to members by state organizations. Some state organizations offer members opportunities to study outside their own countries.
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DKG INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS FOUNDATIONThe DKG International Educators Foundation (DKGIEF) began a new phase of The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation (DKGEF) that was established in 1964. The new name was established as a result of the merger of DKG Supporting Corporation (DKGSC) which was established in 2010, merging with the DKGEF in 2020.
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- CORNETET AWARD - Individual professional development - CIPD (members & non-members) & educational seminars - CSPD (members). Donate Learn More
- EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS - Funding for projects to benefit children & education to members and non-members. Donate Learn More
- EDUCATORS AWARD FUND - Selected women authors receive cash awards for non-fiction writing impacting education. Donate Learn More
- EMERGENCY FUND - Solely supported by donations, the Emergency Fund helps members with a major loss due to a natural disaster. Donate Learn More
- EUNAH TEMPLE HOLDEN LEADERSHIP FUND - The ETH Fund supports superb speakers for international meetings and other leadership events. Donate Learn More
- GOLDEN GIFT FUND - The Golden Gift Fund offers professional life-changing leadership management seminars. Donate Learn More
- INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS FUND - Going beyond borders, the International Speakers Fund sends members as speakers into Society countries other than their own. Donate Learn More
- SCHOLARSHIP FUND - International Scholarships are awarded annually to members for graduate study. Donate Learn More
From DKG Socity International - check dkg.org under Applications!
DKG Ignite Application (LMS) - Opens July 1 every other year (odd years).
Application Form Scoring Rubric
Deadline(s): December 1, 2024
Scholarship Application - Opens July 1
The applicant is required to:
1) Be an active member of the Society for a minimum of (3) years if pursuing doctoral studies, or be an active member of the Society for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of application if pursuing other graduate studies such as a master’s degree;
2) Have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
3) As of the application due date of February 1, be accepted and enrolled in a graduate program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree;
4) Provide evidence of active participation and demonstrated leadership in the Society;
5) Provide evidence of excellence in scholarship;
6) Provide evidence of service to the community; and7) Be a first-time recipient of an international scholarship.
Deadline(s) February 1, 2025 Apply Tip Sheet Info on the Scholarship Fund
Application Form Scoring Rubric
Deadline(s): December 1, 2024
Scholarship Application - Opens July 1
The applicant is required to:
1) Be an active member of the Society for a minimum of (3) years if pursuing doctoral studies, or be an active member of the Society for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of application if pursuing other graduate studies such as a master’s degree;
2) Have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
3) As of the application due date of February 1, be accepted and enrolled in a graduate program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree;
4) Provide evidence of active participation and demonstrated leadership in the Society;
5) Provide evidence of excellence in scholarship;
6) Provide evidence of service to the community; and7) Be a first-time recipient of an international scholarship.
Deadline(s) February 1, 2025 Apply Tip Sheet Info on the Scholarship Fund
DKG New Jersey State Organization Stipends and Scholarships
December 15, 2024- Application deadline for DKG-NJ Professional Growth Stipends, the Elizabeth M. Bozearth State Scholarship, and the Margaret Abel Scholarship Award.
December 15, 2024- Application deadline for DKG-NJ Professional Growth Stipends, the Elizabeth M. Bozearth State Scholarship, and the Margaret Abel Scholarship Award.
- DKG-NJ Professional Growth Stipends: Stipends may be used for the following: professional growth, personal development, research, travel related to one's field of work, educational or community service projects, conference attendance related to one's field. DKG-NJ Sisters may apply after the first anniversary of their membership. Open to both active and retired educators. For details, go to https://www.dkgnj.org/the-professional-growth-stipend.html.
- Elizabeth M. Bozearth State Scholarship: A DKG-NJ member for at least three years who is accepted in a graduate program is eligible. For details, go to https://www.dkgnj.org/the-elizabeth-m-bozearth-state-scholarship.html
- Margaret Abel Scholarship Award: Provides a grant-in-aid to an outstanding woman enrolled in an education program to attain initial teaching certification. For details, go to https://www.dkgnj.org/the-margaret-abel-scholarship-award.html
