Scholarships

Available to one student meeting one of the following criteria:

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree by July 1, 2025
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• A professional not enrolled in any academic program but holding a completed bachelor's degree

KDP is proud to partner with the American College of Education (ACE) to offer a Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 to one KDP member. This scholarship covers full tuition for one of the following ACE Master of Education programs: 

• MEd in Adult Education and Training
• MEd in Advanced Studies 
• MEd in Biology Education
• MEd in Chemistry Education
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
• MEd in Early Childhood Education
• MEd in Educational Business Administration
• MEd in Educational Leadership
• MEd in Elementary Education
• MEd in English Education
• MEd in Health and Wellness Education
• MEd in Higher Education
• MEd in History Education
• MEd in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
• MEd in Integrated Curriculum 
• MEd in Literacy 
• MEd in Mathematics Education
• MEd in Science Education
• MEd in Social Science Education
• MEd in Special Education
• MEd in STEM Education
• MEd in Teacher Leadership
• MEd in Teaching English Learners

The MA in Elementary Teaching and MA in Secondary Teaching programs are not included in this scholarship. Learn more about the approved programs here.

No funds will be paid directly to the recipient by KDP or ACE. The selected recipient will be responsible for any additional fees. The scholarship is valid for program start dates on September 29, 2025, or November 10, 2025. No alternative start dates are available. If the recipient is unable to begin on one of these dates, the scholarship will be forfeited. 

Preview ACE application questions here. 

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How would the American College of Education scholarship for an ACE Master of Education degree enhance your life and enable you to impact others?"

Award

Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 for one recipient

Apply for ACE Scholarship

Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing K-12 educators in their first 3 years of teaching.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What is the role of service in becoming a professional educator?” An additional document is required that describes your service to the chapter, community, and profession, and how your service made a difference.

Award

$2,100 for two recipients

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Available to two practicing educators in their first 5 years in the classroom.  

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Describe how this scholarship will advance your evidence-based practices and professional development as a new teacher.”

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$1,500 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing educators dedicated to leadership and service in KDP. 

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What are your professional and personal reasons for seeking leadership and service opportunities in KDP? How have your academic program(s) and experiences prepared you for such an endeavor?”

Award

$1,600 for two recipients

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Available to one student meeting one of the following criteria:

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree by July 1, 2025
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• A professional not enrolled in any academic program but holding a completed bachelor's degree

KDP is proud to partner with the American College of Education (ACE) to offer a Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 to one KDP member. This scholarship covers full tuition for one of the following ACE Master of Education programs: 

• MEd in Adult Education and Training
• MEd in Advanced Studies 
• MEd in Biology Education
• MEd in Chemistry Education
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
• MEd in Early Childhood Education
• MEd in Educational Business Administration
• MEd in Educational Leadership
• MEd in Elementary Education
• MEd in English Education
• MEd in Health and Wellness Education
• MEd in Higher Education
• MEd in History Education
• MEd in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
• MEd in Integrated Curriculum 
• MEd in Literacy 
• MEd in Mathematics Education
• MEd in Science Education
• MEd in Social Science Education
• MEd in Special Education
• MEd in STEM Education
• MEd in Teacher Leadership
• MEd in Teaching English Learners

The MA in Elementary Teaching and MA in Secondary Teaching programs are not included in this scholarship. Learn more about the approved programs here.

No funds will be paid directly to the recipient by KDP or ACE. The selected recipient will be responsible for any additional fees. The scholarship is valid for program start dates on September 29, 2025, or November 10, 2025. No alternative start dates are available. If the recipient is unable to begin on one of these dates, the scholarship will be forfeited. 

Preview ACE application questions here. 

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How would the American College of Education scholarship for an ACE Master of Education degree enhance your life and enable you to impact others?"

Award

Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 for one recipient

Apply for ACE Scholarship

Available to two undergraduate students at a college or university in Texas, with a preference for the greater Houston area.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Why do you want to be an educator?”

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$600 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing K–12 educators in their first 3 years of teaching.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What is the role of service in becoming a professional educator?" An additional document is required that describes your service to the chapter, community, and profession, and how your service made a difference.

Award

$2,100 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students with a focus on Elementary Education and Common Core Standards, with students at a Louisiana college or university given preference; scholarship open to all KDP members.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Briefly describe how you plan to implement the Common Core Standards using best practices and strategies for addressing the learning styles of each student."

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$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students with a major in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Upon graduation, you have been hired to teach students in a first- or second-grade self-contained classroom. Address your plan to develop your students’ reading abilities as well as their love of reading.” You are encouraged to integrate your philosophy of education into the plan as it relates to the experiences you will create in your classroom to accomplish these goals.

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$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Elementary or Secondary Education at any college or university.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write a clear, thoughtful essay addressing the importance of coherent content planning to ensure excellent teaching in your particular area(s) of concentration."

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$2,200 for two recipients

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Available to four undergraduate or graduate students in Elementary Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What life experiences have led you to study education, and how will those experiences influence your role as an elementary educator?" An additional statement is required, demonstrating financial need. A statement could include describing the gap between financial aid and tuition costs and/or family and employment hardships.

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$1,500 for four recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in an Education major with PK–12 emphasis and who is a resident of Indiana or Ohio.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a teacher (identify level—elementary, middle, high school, college, etc.) and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

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$1,300 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Special Education. Graduate students must have an emphasis in dyslexia and/or autism.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Discuss your approach to working with students with special needs, particularly dyslexia and autism.” Your response should include your tailored approach to communicating with students with special needs as well as their parents regarding learning progress, social interactions, and environmental adjustments.

Award

 $1,600 for two recipients

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Available to four undergraduate student teachers.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Write an essay that portrays your personal vision as an educator and how your student teaching experience influenced your future career goals.” An additional statement is required, demonstrating financial need. A statement could include describing the gap between financial aid and tuition costs and/or family and employment hardships.

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$800 for four recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in an Elementary Education major with a science, math, or technology focus.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an essay that portrays your personal vision as an educator and how you intend to make a difference in the general education of children and youth through science, math, or technology."

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$1,000 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Instrumental Music Education (band and/or orchestra).

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an essay that portrays your personal vision as an educator and how you intend to make a difference in the musical and general education of children and youth."

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$1,600 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Elementary or Secondary Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a teacher and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

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$1,100 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students who write a research paper based on issues that affect teachers and learning.

In lieu of an essay, please submit a research paper completed between May 1, 2024, and April 25, 2025, that was part of an undergraduate or graduate program in a recognized school or college of education. Papers will be considered based on the following criteria: significance of topic, adequacy, and appropriateness of methodology (especially those representing various methodologies, e.g., experimental, ethnographic, statistical, historical, survey), as well as writing clarity.

Award

$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students in Special Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are the challenges facing teachers working with students with special needs?"

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$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Education residing in Marion County, Indiana, and attending a college or university in Indiana.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a teacher (identify level—elementary, middle, high school, college, etc.) and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

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$1,100 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing educators dedicated to leadership and service in KDP.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are your professional and personal reasons for seeking leadership and service opportunities in KDP? How have your academic program(s) and experiences prepared you for such an endeavor?"

Award

$1,600 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a teacher (identify level—elementary, middle, high school, college, etc.) and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

Award

$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students in Education at Kent State University.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a teacher (identify level—elementary, middle, high school, college, etc.) and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

Award

$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate students at East Carolina University in Special Education or Middle Grades Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "Write an original essay that reflects your reasons for wanting to be a special education or middle grades teacher and indicate what professional challenges you expect to face upon the completion of your degree."

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$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to one student meeting one of the following criteria:

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree by July 1, 2025
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• A professional not enrolled in any academic program but holding a completed bachelor's degree

KDP is proud to partner with the American College of Education (ACE) to offer a Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 to one KDP member. This scholarship covers full tuition for one of the following ACE Master of Education programs: 

• MEd in Adult Education and Training
• MEd in Advanced Studies 
• MEd in Biology Education
• MEd in Chemistry Education
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
• MEd in Early Childhood Education
• MEd in Educational Business Administration
• MEd in Educational Leadership
• MEd in Elementary Education
• MEd in English Education
• MEd in Health and Wellness Education
• MEd in Higher Education
• MEd in History Education
• MEd in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
• MEd in Integrated Curriculum 
• MEd in Literacy 
• MEd in Mathematics Education
• MEd in Science Education
• MEd in Social Science Education
• MEd in Special Education
• MEd in STEM Education
• MEd in Teacher Leadership
• MEd in Teaching English Learners

The MA in Elementary Teaching and MA in Secondary Teaching programs are not included in this scholarship. Learn more about the approved programs here.

No funds will be paid directly to the recipient by KDP or ACE. The selected recipient will be responsible for any additional fees. The scholarship is valid for program start dates on September 29, 2025, or November 10, 2025. No alternative start dates are available. If the recipient is unable to begin on one of these dates, the scholarship will be forfeited. 

Preview ACE application questions here. 

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How would the American College of Education scholarship for an ACE Master of Education degree enhance your life and enable you to impact others?"

Award

Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 for one recipient

Apply for ACE Scholarship

Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing K–12 educators in their first 3 years of teaching.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What is the role of service in becoming a professional educator?” An additional document is required, describing your service to the chapter, community, and profession, and how your service made a difference.

Award

$2,100 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students who write a research paper based on issues that affect teachers and learning.

In lieu of an essay, please submit a research paper completed between May 1, 2024, and April 25, 2025, that was part of an undergraduate or graduate program in a recognized school or college of education. Papers will be considered based on the following criteria: significance of topic, adequacy, and appropriateness of methodology (especially those representing various methodologies, e.g., experimental, ethnographic, statistical, historical, survey.), as well as writing clarity.

Award

$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to four undergraduate or graduate students in Elementary Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What life experiences have led you to study education, and how will those experiences influence your role as an elementary educator?” An additional statement is required, demonstrating financial need. A statement could include describing the gap between financial aid and tuition costs and/or family and employment hardships.

Award

$1,500 for four recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Special Education. Graduate students must have an emphasis in dyslexia and/or autism.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Discuss your approach to working with students with special needs, particularly dyslexia and autism.” Your response should include your tailored approach to communicating with students with special needs as well as their parents regarding learning progress, social interactions, and environmental adjustments.

Award

 $1,600 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students in Special Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are the challenges facing teachers working with students with special needs?"

Award

$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two graduate students in Curriculum and Instruction.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What challenging demands and opportunities of the 21st century make a graduate degree program in the practices and policies of curriculum and teaching desirable?”

Award

$900 for two recipients

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KDP is honored to serve as the endowment manager for the legacy of the Louise M. Berman Fellows Fund. Dr. Berman was a longtime member of KDP and an honored Laureate. Available to two graduate students at the master’s or doctoral level. Unlike the other scholarships, this award does not require KDP membership.

The purpose of this award is to advance curriculum, drive creative inquiry into the human condition, collaborate on cross-national education projects, and encourage personal growth. 

Preview Berman questions here.

Award

$2,800 for two recipients

Apply for Berman 

Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing educators dedicated to leadership and service in KDP.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are your professional and personal reasons for seeking leadership and service opportunities in KDP? How have your academic program(s) and experiences prepared you for such an endeavor?"

Award

$1,600 for two recipients

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Available to one student meeting one of the following criteria:

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree by July 1, 2025
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• A professional not enrolled in any academic program but holding a completed bachelor's degree

KDP is proud to partner with the American College of Education (ACE) to offer a Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 to one KDP member. This scholarship covers full tuition for one of the following ACE Master of Education programs: 

• MEd in Adult Education and Training
• MEd in Advanced Studies 
• MEd in Biology Education
• MEd in Chemistry Education
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
• MEd in Early Childhood Education
• MEd in Educational Business Administration
• MEd in Educational Leadership
• MEd in Elementary Education
• MEd in English Education
• MEd in Health and Wellness Education
• MEd in Higher Education
• MEd in History Education
• MEd in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
• MEd in Integrated Curriculum 
• MEd in Literacy 
• MEd in Mathematics Education
• MEd in Science Education
• MEd in Social Science Education
• MEd in Special Education
• MEd in STEM Education
• MEd in Teacher Leadership
• MEd in Teaching English Learners

The MA in Elementary Teaching and MA in Secondary Teaching programs are not included in this scholarship. Learn more about the approved programs here.

No funds will be paid directly to the recipient by KDP or ACE. The selected recipient will be responsible for any additional fees. The scholarship is valid for program start dates on September 29, 2025, or November 10, 2025. No alternative start dates are available. If the recipient is unable to begin on one of these dates, the scholarship will be forfeited. 

Preview ACE application questions here. 

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How would the American College of Education scholarship for an ACE Master of Education degree enhance your life and enable you to impact others?"

Award

Master's Tuition Scholarship valued at approximately $7,990 for one recipient

Apply for ACE Scholarship

Available to two doctoral students in Curriculum and Instruction.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development and implementation of curriculum in schools and the scholarly extension of curriculum as a field of study?”

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$1,500 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Instructional Leadership at the University of Florida only.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development of instructional leadership and the scholarly extension of curriculum as a field of study?"

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$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Multicultural Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How do you believe your doctoral program will enable you to impact the practical and theoretical development of more appropriate and responsible educational programs for students in multicultural settings and with multicultural content, as well as to contribute to the scholarly development of multicultural education as a field of study?"

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$2,400 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing K–12 educators in their first 3 years of teaching.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What is the role of service in becoming a professional educator?" An additional document is required that describes your service to the chapter, community, and profession, and how your service made a difference.

Award

$2,100 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students who write a research paper based on issues that affect teachers and learning.

In lieu of an essay, please submit a research paper completed between May 1, 2024, and April 25, 2025, that was part of an undergraduate or graduate program in a recognized school or college of education. Papers will be considered based on the following criteria: significance of topic, adequacy, and appropriateness of methodology (especially those representing various methodologies, e.g., experimental, ethnographic, statistical, historical, survey.), as well as writing clarity.

Award

$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in International and Comparative Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What impact do you see yourself having in the area of international and/or comparative education upon the completion of your doctoral degree?"

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$2,300 for two recipients

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Available to four undergraduate or graduate students in Elementary Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What life experiences have led you to study education, and how will those experiences influence your role as an elementary educator?” An additional statement is required, demonstrating financial need. A statement could include describing the gap between financial aid and tuition costs and/or family and employment hardships.

Award

$1,500 for four recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Educational Administration.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development of substantively improved programs in schools, as well as extend the scholarly attention of this field to educational administration and policy analysis and development?"

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$1,400 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Curriculum and Instruction.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development and implementation of curriculum in schools and the scholarly extension of curriculum as a field of study?”

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$3,700 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Special Education. Graduate students must have an emphasis in dyslexia and/or autism.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “Discuss your approach to working with students with special needs, particularly dyslexia and autism.” Your response should include your tailored approach to communicating with students with special needs as well as their parents regarding learning progress, social interactions, and environmental adjustments.

Award

 $1,600 for two recipients

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Available to two graduate students in Curriculum and Instruction.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: “What challenging demands and opportunities of the 21st century make a graduate degree program in the practices and policies of curriculum and teaching desirable?”

Award

$900 for two recipients

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KDP is honored to serve as the endowment manager for the legacy of the Louise M. Berman Fellows Fund. Dr. Berman was a longtime member of KDP and an honored Laureate. Available to two graduate students at the master’s or doctoral level. Unlike the other scholarships, this award does not require KDP membership.

The purpose of this award is to advance curriculum, drive creative inquiry into the human condition, collaborate on cross-national education projects, and encourage personal growth.

Preview Berman questions here.

Award

$2,800 for two recipients

Apply for Berman 

Available to two undergraduate or graduate students in Special Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are the challenges facing teachers working with students with special needs?"

Award

$1,700 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Curriculum Studies or Educational Psychology.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What is the relationship between the fields of Curriculum Studies and Educational Psychology?" An additional requirement of teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level, is needed.

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$3,000 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Curriculum and Instruction.

Please choose one of the following prompts (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) on which to focus your essay:

• If the focus is on Curriculum Development, the general essay topic is, "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development and implementation of curriculum in schools and the scholarly extension of curriculum as a field of study?"

• If the focus is Social Studies Education, the question is, "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practice and theoretical development and implementation of social studies programs in schools and the scholarly extension of social studies education as a field of study?"

• If the focus is on Curriculum History, the essay question is, "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree advance understanding of the historical development of the American school curriculum (in general or in a special curricular field) within a particular chronology and context?"

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$3,000 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Childhood Education.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development of childhood education and the scholarly extension of curriculum as a field of study?"

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$1,500 for two recipients

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Available to two undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, or practicing educators dedicated to leadership and service in KDP.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "What are your professional and personal reasons for seeking leadership and service opportunities in KDP? How have your academic program(s) and experiences prepared you for such an endeavor?"

Award

$1,600 for two recipients

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Available to two doctoral students in Educational Evaluation and Technology.

The essay prompt (no more than 750 words, 3,800 characters) is: "How will your pursuit of a doctoral degree impact the practical and theoretical development of the policies and techniques of (a) educational evaluation or (b) educational technology, as well as the scholarly extension of this area as a field of study?"

Award

$1,000 for two recipients

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