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Alice Eaves Barns Award

Due: October

Awarded to a student who has displayed tenacity if the face of adversity, while attaining excellence in both the classroom and outside endeavors.

Eligibility: Students who will complete masters degree in August or December 2007.

Contact: Jenny Madden at jmadden@louisville.edu or 852-6498

Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Outstanding Senior in Education Development

Due: March

This honorary society gives an award based on leadership in campus activities.

Eligibility: Each undergraduate degree-granting department in the College of Education and Human Development provides a nomination accompanied by a rationale and supporting data.

Contact: Karen Karp at karen@louisville.edu or 852-1654

Awards in Special Education

MBNA Scholarship

Due: April 25, 2008

The Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation is awarding one (1) scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate student in special education.

Eligibility: Candidates for this scholarship fall into two categories: a) active members of institutional KDP chapters; b) active members attending institutions without KDP chapters or professional members.

A $1000 Cash prize is given to the winner.

Contact: http://www.kdp.org/pdf/2008_scholarships/MBNA_i.pdf [PDF]

Delta Zeta Awards in Special Education

Due: March

This social and service oriented sorority presents a cash award to two outstanding special education graduate students based on scholarship, service, and leadership.

Eligibility: Special education graduate students.

Contact: Latricia Bronger at tricia.bronger@louisville.edu or 852-1419

Crusade for Children Special Ed. Scholarship Award

Due: November 1

Amount: 35 people will receive $685.

This scholarship award is designed to assist individuals committed to educating children with special needs in area schools.

Contact: Peter Alter peter.alter@louisville.edu, 502-852-0577

Download the information packet [DOC]

Eligibility: Any student (undergraduate or graduate) pursuing a degree in special education.

Beacon of Hope - Excellence in Education Award

Due: November 1

Presented to an educator (teacher/school administrator) who has shown creative ways to address the unique learning styles of their students and lead them toward a path to success. Three finalists will be interviewed to determine the award recipient.

A $250 Cash prize is given to the winner.

Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky, Inc. at 877-587-1256 or LDAofKY@yahoo.com

Award for Literacy Teacher

Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award

Due: First week of December

The Award is given to educators who demonstrate exemplary efforts to help parents and children achieve their academic and non-academic goals.

The award winner will receive a $5,000 award for his/her program, courtesy of Toyota. He/she also will receive a trip to the 17th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy in Louisville, Kentucky, March 30-April 1, 2008. Several finalists will be selected for the 2008 Award and each finalist will receive a $500 scholarship.

Contact: http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.2014417/k.CBF7/Toyota_Family_Literacy_Teacher_of_the_Year_Award.htm


For the following awards, refer to http://vhost.louisville.edu/graduate/forms/nomination.php

Awards for Doctoral Students

Hollis L. Caswell Scholarship in Curriculum and Instruction

Due: April 25, 2008

The applicant must be an active (current dues paid) member in good standing. Each application must include the applicant's Kappa Delta Pi membership number. Applicants must have already been admitted for doctoral level study at a recognized graduate school or college of education and must have successful experience in teaching or another professional education position.

The applicant must use the $4000 award for doctoral study in a recognized education-related graduate school or college of education.

Contact:

For the following awards, refer to http://vhost.louisville.edu/graduate/forms/nomination.php

O. L. Davis, Jr. Scholarship in Curriculum Development, Curriculum History, or Social Studies Education

Due: April 25, 2008

The applicant must be an active (current dues paid) member in good standing. Each application must include the applicant’s Kappa Delta Pi membership number. Applicants must have already been admitted for doctoral level study at a recognized graduate school or college of education and must have successful experience in teaching or another professional education position.

The applicant must use the $3000 award for doctoral study in a recognized education-related graduate school or college of education.

Contact: http://www.kdp.org/pdf/2008_scholarships/laureate_i.pdf [PDF]

Paul R. Hanna Scholarship in Childhood Education (Preschool, Inclusion, Exceptionality)

Due: April 25, 2008

The applicant must be an active (current dues paid) member in good standing. Each application must include the applicant’s Kappa Delta Pi membership number. Applicants must have already been admitted for doctoral level study at a recognized graduate school or college of education and must have successful experience in teaching or another professional education position.

The applicant must use the $2000 award for doctoral study in a recognized education-related graduate school or college of education.

Contact: http://www.kdp.org/pdf/2008_scholarships/laureate_i.pdf [PDF]

For the following awards, refer to http://vhost.louisville.edu/graduate/forms/nomination.php

Guy Stevenson Award

Due: October

Presented to a doctoral degree recipient who excels in scholarship, leadership and other areas within his/her discipline. Department Chairs or Graduate Coordinators submit nominations.

Contact: Jenny Madden at jmadden@louisville.edu or 852-6498

John Richard Binford Memorial Award

Due: October

Presented to a doctoral degree recipient who excels in scholarship, leadership and other areas within his/her discipline. Department Chairs or Graduate Coordinators submit nominations.

Contact: Jenny Madden at jmadden@louisville.edu or 852-6498

John M. Houchens Prize

Due: October

Awarded to a doctoral student who presents a dissertation that is considered to be of special merit.

Contact: Jenny Madden at jmadden@louisville.edu or 852-6498

Awards for Elementary Teachers

Jack Rosen Scholarship in Math/Science/Technology Education

Due: April 25, 2008

The Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation is awarding one scholarship for undergraduate students majoring in elementary education with a science, mathematics, or technology focus.

Eligibility: Candidates for this scholarship fall into two categories: a) active members of institutional KDP chapters; b) active members attending institutions without KDP chapters or professional members.

A $1000 Cash prize is given to the winner.

Contact: http://www.kdp.org/pdf/2008_scholarships/Rosen_i.pdf [PDF]

Harold D. Drummond Scholarship

Due: April 25, 2008

The Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation is awarding four (4) scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in elementary education.

Eligibility: Candidates for this scholarship fall into two categories: a) active members of institutional KDP chapters; b) active members attending institutions without KDP chapters or professional members.

A $500 Cash prize is given to the winner.

Contact: http://www.kdp.org/pdf/2008_scholarships/drummond_i.pdf [PDF]

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