January 15
Even-numbered year only |
Excellence in Education (EiE) Awards
- S/P/N Level awarded at even-numbered S/P/N conventions
- Regional Level awarded at each Regional Conference in even-numbered years (seven awards)
- International Level awarded at the International Convention in odd-numbered years. |
To recognize active educators for outstanding contributions in education.
One application completed by nominee for consideration at three possible levels.
Nominations deadline Nov 1 of odd-numbered year. |
MEMBERS engaged in education with Nomination by the November 1 odd-numbered year deadline. Must be a recipient at the S/P/N level, to be eligible at the Regional level. Only Regional recipients are eligible for the International Award. |
Varied S/P/N Level Awards
$500 Regional Award
$5,000 International Award to recipient for educational purposes, materials, coursework, or to enhance personal and professional educational goals |
| January 31 |
Regional Professional Development (RPD) Scholarship |
For advanced study, post graduate degrees or National Board certification |
MEMBERS engaged in education |
$3,000 per Region, to fund up to two annual scholarships |
| February 15 |
Fine Arts Grants |
Encourage student enrichment in the fine arts. |
MEMBERS engaged in education |
$10,000 single grant or divided among two or more recipients |
| February 15 |
Agnes Robertson
Global Outreach (ARGO)
[Formerly known as: Living Memorial Scholarship] |
Opportunity for professional growth through the study of other cultures to promote World Understanding and develop educational resources. |
MEMBERS engaged in education |
$2,500 annually for one recipient |
March 1
A∆K Collegiate Club Students Eligible ONLY |
Alpha Delta Kappa
Future Educators |
Assistance for tuition, room and board and course materials for students who display potential to be excellent educators. |
A∆KCC Students approaching or in the last two years of teacher preparation at University/College. |
$1,000 annually awarded to up to five recipients. |
| April 15 |
RPD Mini-Scholarships
(For activities taking place between May 15-Nov 15) |
For non-Alpha Delta Kappa-sponsored conferences, classes or workshops. |
MEMBERS engaged or retired from education |
$1,500 per region with up to $500 per scholarship |
| September 15 |
Classroom Grant |
To assist excellent member educators to enhance classroom lessons. |
MEMBERS engaged in innovative teaching practices. |
$2,000 limit per region at $400 per grant awarded. Up to five awards for seven regions. |
| October 15 |
RPD Mini-Scholarships
(For activities taking place between Nov 15-May 15) |
For Non-Alpha Delta Kappa-sponsored conferences, classes or workshops. |
MEMBERS engaged in education or retired from education |
$1,500 per region, with up to $500 per scholarship |
| November 1 Odd-numbered year only |
Excellence in Education (EiE) award Nomination Form
Nomination required by a colleague/chapter member or parent.
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Nomination Form required for educator to receive invitation to complete online application. Application Packet due January 15 of even-numbered year. |
MEMBERS engaged in education and under contract in teaching, administration or some specialized field of education. Past recipients at the regional level not eligible to be nominated again. |
Awards at the S/P/N, Regional and International for recipients at each level. See Excellence in Education awards, above, for January 15 EiE award information. |
November 15
NON-MEMBERS ONLY
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Innovation Grant
Recommendation by a member required.
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To assist creative, innovative educators with cost of supplies or services to enhance lessons. |
NON-MEMBERS with no more than five years of teaching experience. |
$1,000 limit per region at $200 per grant awarded. Up to five awards for seven regions |
INTERNATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION (ITE) AND OTHER NON-MEMBER COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS
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| International Teacher Education (ITE) |
Up to seven International educators’ opportunity for graduate study in the United States; $10,000 each |
| Marie Neal Memorial Scholarship |
Baker University, Baldwin City KS (Application through the University) |
| Alpha Delta Kappa |
Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI—MO) (Application through KCAI) |
| Agnes Shipman Robertson Memorial Scholarship |
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance (Application through the University of Missouri-Kansas City) |