One of the purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma is to endow scholarships. Eta Chapter provides two scholarships each year: the Nellie Hilton Scholarship and the Eta Chapter Scholarship.
Nellie Hilton Scholarship
The Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International provides annual awards for female residents of Allegany County, Maryland who are full-time juniors at Frostburg State University and are majoring in Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the Department of Educational Professions for more information.
Eta Chapter Aspiring Educator Scholarship
Scholarships for DKG Members
DKG Educational Foundation
Lucille Cornetet Individual Awards for Professional Development
Cornetet Individual Awards for Professional Development (CIPD) are available to all employed educators who meet the stated criteria. The application process is competitive.
Awards (money) given to individual educators assists their participation in professional development opportunities through approved professional development providers such as colleges, universities, and professional organizations other than The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Awards will fund participation in conferences, seminars, lecture series, online courses, and workshops. Awards may fund travel, lodging, meals, pay for substitutes, registration fees, etc. Awards may not be used to reimburse for activities already completed, to pursue a degree program, or to fund an educational project. For more information and the application form, please visit the DKG Educational Foundation web site through dkg.org
Educational Foundation Project Award
The Educational Foundation has awarded over $3,278,908.00 to groups or individuals for projects to benefit children and education. Any project leader may apply. (Applicants need not be members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.) Applications for this award are due January 3, 2020. For more information and the application form, please visit the DKG Educational Foundation web site through dkg.org
DKG Maryland State Scholarships
Mini-Grants for Personal Enhancement
Have you heard Maryland State has allocated over $2,200 to fund Mini-Grants for Delta Kappa Gamma Members? Yes, active members can apply for mini grants up to $200.00 for personal enhancement. Mini-grant annual deadlines are: November 1, February 1, and May 1. Be sure to experience this opportunity to be part of one of Delta Kappa Gamma's purposes: to stimulate the personal growth of members. Apply for a Maryland State Mini-Grant today!
Four State Scholarships: Dr. Anne H. Matthews, Esther J. Crooks, Dr. Fern D. Schneider, and the Founders Scholarship
Maryland State offers four (4) scholarships annually to members in good standing. Each of these scholarships is worth a maximum of $1,500.
The criteria for applying for an Maryland State Scholarship are:
1. The applicant must have been a member in good standing for three years prior to applying for a scholarship.
2. Active participation at chapter and state levels of the Society is considered.
3. Scholarships will be awarded in the names of:
a) Dr. Anne H. Matthews
b) Esther J. Crooks
c) Dr. Fern D. Schneider
d) The Founders
4. The Matthews, Crooks and Schneider Scholarships ($1500 each) may be used for:
a) Additional certification such as National Teacher Board Certification
b) Certificate renewal, which may include MSDE credit courses and workshops for CEU’s
c) Graduate level courses towards a Master’s Degree
d) Graduate level courses toward a Doctoral Degree
5. Scholarship recipients shall be asked to write a brief article for publication in the Fall issue of The Maryland State NEWS detailing their utilization of scholarship funds related to their program of study.
6. The Founders Scholarship (up to $1500) is designated for lifelong learning experiences unrelated to an advanced degree, certificate renewal or National Board Certification. There may be more than one awardee each year. The recipient of the Founders Scholarship shall:
The names of those applicants chosen to receive scholarship awards will be presented to the Maryland State Executive Board for approval at the March meeting. Recipients will be notified of the awards given. The presentation of the scholarships will take place in the spring, either at the State Convention or at the Leadership Development Conference.
Lucille Cornetet Individual Awards for Professional Development
Cornetet Individual Awards for Professional Development (CIPD) are available to all employed educators who meet the stated criteria. The application process is competitive.
Awards (money) given to individual educators assists their participation in professional development opportunities through approved professional development providers such as colleges, universities, and professional organizations other than The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Awards will fund participation in conferences, seminars, lecture series, online courses, and workshops. Awards may fund travel, lodging, meals, pay for substitutes, registration fees, etc. Awards may not be used to reimburse for activities already completed, to pursue a degree program, or to fund an educational project. For more information and the application form, please visit the DKG Educational Foundation web site through dkg.org
Educational Foundation Project Award
The Educational Foundation has awarded over $3,278,908.00 to groups or individuals for projects to benefit children and education. Any project leader may apply. (Applicants need not be members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.) Applications for this award are due January 3, 2020. For more information and the application form, please visit the DKG Educational Foundation web site through dkg.org
DKG Maryland State Scholarships
Mini-Grants for Personal Enhancement
Have you heard Maryland State has allocated over $2,200 to fund Mini-Grants for Delta Kappa Gamma Members? Yes, active members can apply for mini grants up to $200.00 for personal enhancement. Mini-grant annual deadlines are: November 1, February 1, and May 1. Be sure to experience this opportunity to be part of one of Delta Kappa Gamma's purposes: to stimulate the personal growth of members. Apply for a Maryland State Mini-Grant today!
Four State Scholarships: Dr. Anne H. Matthews, Esther J. Crooks, Dr. Fern D. Schneider, and the Founders Scholarship
Maryland State offers four (4) scholarships annually to members in good standing. Each of these scholarships is worth a maximum of $1,500.
The criteria for applying for an Maryland State Scholarship are:
1. The applicant must have been a member in good standing for three years prior to applying for a scholarship.
2. Active participation at chapter and state levels of the Society is considered.
3. Scholarships will be awarded in the names of:
a) Dr. Anne H. Matthews
b) Esther J. Crooks
c) Dr. Fern D. Schneider
d) The Founders
4. The Matthews, Crooks and Schneider Scholarships ($1500 each) may be used for:
a) Additional certification such as National Teacher Board Certification
b) Certificate renewal, which may include MSDE credit courses and workshops for CEU’s
c) Graduate level courses towards a Master’s Degree
d) Graduate level courses toward a Doctoral Degree
5. Scholarship recipients shall be asked to write a brief article for publication in the Fall issue of The Maryland State NEWS detailing their utilization of scholarship funds related to their program of study.
6. The Founders Scholarship (up to $1500) is designated for lifelong learning experiences unrelated to an advanced degree, certificate renewal or National Board Certification. There may be more than one awardee each year. The recipient of the Founders Scholarship shall:
- Demonstrate evidence of intent to engage in an extended learning program involving a series of lectures, workshops and/or academic- based continuing education classes at an accredited institution or as part of a nationally recognized program for lifelong learning.
- Distinguish herself from one seeking a Mini Grant whose intention is to engage in limited exposure for personal enrichment in a new skill, avocation or single topic of interest.
- Share her experience in a Maryland State Leadership Development Conference, Program Workshop, Webinar, or the like.
The names of those applicants chosen to receive scholarship awards will be presented to the Maryland State Executive Board for approval at the March meeting. Recipients will be notified of the awards given. The presentation of the scholarships will take place in the spring, either at the State Convention or at the Leadership Development Conference.