Scholarships and Grants

Internationally, Alpha Delta Kappa biennially awards more than a quarter of a million dollars through its many scholarship programs. The many lives these scholarships have enriched are testimony to the collective efforts of Alpha Delta Kappa.  Alpha Delta Kappa also biennially recognizes a special member with the International Excellence in Education Award for outstanding contributions to education.  An award and $2,500 are presented to the recipient and her school receives $2,500 for staff development. 

Recipient of the 2015 Living Memorial Scholarship, Julie Neussl Harrison, AL Kappa Chapter, tells her story

2018 Classroom Grant and Innovation Grant Winners

PLEASE NOTE:  The Maxine B. Pettibone Scholarship has been discontinued.
Scholarships at a Glance

 Name  Amount  Purpose/Who is Eligible  Due Date


Regional Professional Development
(Members)


$3,000 to fund two annual regional scholarships


For advanced study/project linked to degree. Merit-based.


Postmarked Jan 31


Regional-Mini
(Members)


Up to $3,000 a region, $500 a scholarship


For non-AΔK-sponsored events.


Apr 15 and Oct 15


Living Memorial
(Members)


$2,500 annually


Study another culture/country.


Postmarked Feb 15


Fine Arts Grants
(Members)


$10,000 single grant or divided among two or more applicants


Promote study/awareness of arts.


Feb 15 via certified mail
Excellence in Education Award
(Members)		  $5,000 biennially  Recognizes outstanding contributions.  Postmarked Nov 1 (odd year)
Classroom Grant 
(Members)		  Up to $2,000 a region, $400 a grant  Members engaged in innovative teaching practices.  Postmarked Nov 1
       


International Teacher Education ITE
(Non-Members)


$10,000 each for as many as seven young women


Study in American universities/colleges.


Jan 1


Agnes Shipman Robertson Memorial
(Non-Members)


Administered by University of Missouri-Kansas City


Study music at Conservatory of Music and Dance.


Request applications from UMKC CMDA


Marie Neal Memorial
(Non-Members)


Administered by Baker University, Baldwin City, KS


Scholarship to young woman choosing teaching profession.


Request applications from Baker University, Baldwin, KS


Alpha Delta Kappa
(Non-Members)


Endowment administered by Kansas City Art Institute


Scholarship for students to study at KCAI.


Request information through KCAI’s


Alpha Delta Kappa Future Educator
(Non-Members)


$1,000 annually to recipient from each AΔK region


Assist students with excellent potential with final 2 semesters.


Mar 1

Innovation Grant 
(Non-Members)


Up to $1,000 a region, $200 a grant


Nonmembers with no more than five years’ teaching experience.

Postmarked Nov 1

Melba Priestley Scholarship for GA members only