Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: No
About
Awarded to PDK members who demonstrate outstanding potential for leadership in education and are pursuing advanced degrees in educational leadership.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- PDK members pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in educational leadership.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay on educational leadership
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open February. Deadline April 1. Winners announced in May.
Tips
Membership in PDK is required. Focus your essay on your vision for educational leadership and how you plan to impact the field.