Leadership Scholarships

Leadership Scholarships

This scholarship is designed to support EdD students who are also single custodial parents of dependent children. Applicants may apply for this scholarship annually while they are actively enrolled in the first 3 years of the program. 

  • Who may apply: EdD students who are also single custodial parents of dependent children and actively enrolled in the first three years of the program. 
  • Additional criteria: An EdD learner with good academic standing and an academic track record showing the ability and motivation to succeed.
  • How to apply: Information is sent to current students in the Fall term.

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This scholarship is designed to support EdD students who have substantial experience with and are currently working in non-profit environments dedicated to social justice. This experience may include volunteer work, but must include a leadership or supervisory role. Applicants may apply for this scholarship annually while they are actively enrolled in the first 3 years of the program.

  • Who may apply: EdD students who are currently working in non-profit environments and have a leadership or supervisory role. K–12 teachers and administrators are not eligible for this scholarship. 
  • Additional criteria: An EdD learner with good academic standing and an academic track record showing the ability and motivation to succeed. 
  • How to apply: Information is sent to current students in the Fall term.

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The Larry L. Seeger Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2000. The award is primarily intended for an adult student(s) in the BA in Leadership and Organizational Studies program who demonstrates the following:

  • Financial aid need
  • Completion of the first two major core courses LDSH 100 and 101 (or equivalent)
  • Good academic standing with an academic track record showing the ability and motivation to succeed

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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The Caryl Perry Memorial Endowed Scholarship recipients are selected based of the following qualifications:

  • A student in financial need who otherwise would not meet their goal of receiving a degree from the School of Education
  • A student in the MA in Leadership program with professional or experiential interest in the field of health care

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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American Association of School Administrators created these scholarships to support outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to go into the superintendency.

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The Spencer Foundation provides fellowships to doctoral students who are in dissertation in the field of education. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens.

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The American Educational Research Association offers this program for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education who are in dissertation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

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American Association of University Women offers support to outstanding women committed to improving their schools and communities through their research studies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Please visit the website for all fellowships and grants available.

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Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

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