Mini Grants
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 1st, February 1st, and May 1st. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to fulfill one of Delta Kappa Gamma's purposes: to stimulate the personal growth of members. Apply for a Maryland State Mini-Grant today!
CRITERIA FOR Mini-GRANTS
·The applicant must be a active member of The Society.
·The grant must be for personal enhancement.
·The grant may be used on graduate level, but not as part of a graduate program.
·Grants may be awarded for attendance at conventions or conferences other than those of The Society.
·An official application form (including descriptive or support literature, signatures, etc.) must be completed and submitted to the Maryland State Personal Growth and Services Chairman by the postmark deadline on the application.
·The application must be received prior to the activity and used within one year of receipt.
·Verification that the grant money was used for the intended purpose must be submitted to the State Mini-Grant Chairman on the appropriate form.
·Forms are available from the Chapter President, the Chapter Personal Growth and Services Chairman, the State Chairman of the Personal Growth and Services Committee.
·The maximum request amount for each grant is $200.00. Members may receive a Mini-Grant once during the biennium.
The postmark upcoming deadline date: November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st
Contact: Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega, [email protected]
CRITERIA FOR Mini-GRANTS
·The applicant must be a active member of The Society.
·The grant must be for personal enhancement.
·The grant may be used on graduate level, but not as part of a graduate program.
·Grants may be awarded for attendance at conventions or conferences other than those of The Society.
·An official application form (including descriptive or support literature, signatures, etc.) must be completed and submitted to the Maryland State Personal Growth and Services Chairman by the postmark deadline on the application.
·The application must be received prior to the activity and used within one year of receipt.
·Verification that the grant money was used for the intended purpose must be submitted to the State Mini-Grant Chairman on the appropriate form.
·Forms are available from the Chapter President, the Chapter Personal Growth and Services Chairman, the State Chairman of the Personal Growth and Services Committee.
·The maximum request amount for each grant is $200.00. Members may receive a Mini-Grant once during the biennium.
The postmark upcoming deadline date: November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st
Contact: Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega, [email protected]
| Mini Grant Application Form 2021-2022 |
State Scholarships
There are four Annual Maryland State Scholarships. Please encourage all eligible members to apply for these $1,500 Scholarships. Do not miss out on the $6,000 worth of Scholarships that Maryland State is able to award.
(1) Dr. Anne H. Matthews
(2) Esther J. Crooks
(3) Dr. Fern D. Schneider
(4) The Founders Scholarship
The first 3 Scholarships ($1,500 each) may be used for:
A. Additional certification such as National Teacher Certification
B. Certificate renewal, which may include MSDE credit course
C. Graduate level courses towards a Masters Degree
D. Graduate level courses towards a Doctoral Degree
The Scholarship Committee determines scholarship awards based on the following criteria:
1 . The applicant is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
2. The application was completed and returned to the Scholarship Chairperson by January 15, 2020.
3. The applicant is active in the Society on the chapter level.
4. The applicant has been in the Society for three years.
5. The applicant's record may indicate interest in and service to the community.
6. The applicant attaches a brief article detailing the utilization of scholarship funds.
The Founders Scholarship (up to $1,500) is designated for lifelong learning experiences unrelated to to an advanced degree, certificate of renewal or National Board Certification. There may be more than one awardee each year.
The Scholarship Committee determines the Founders awards based on the following criteria:
1. The applicant is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
2. The application was completed and returned to the Scholarship Chairperson by January 15, 2020.
3. The applicant is active in the Society on the chapter level.
4. The applicant has been in the Society for three years.
5. The applicant's record may indicate interest in and service to the community
6. The recipient demonstrated evidence of intent to engage in an extended learning program involving a series of lectures, workshops, and/ or academic- based continuing educations classes at an accredited institution or as part of a nationally recognized program for lifelong learning.
7. The recipient distinguishes herself from one seeking a Mini- Grant whose intention is to engage in a limited exposure for personal enrichment in a new skill, avocation, or single topic of interest.
8. The applicant agrees to attach a brief article for the DKG MD Newsletter.
9. The recipient agrees to share her experience at an Alpha Beta State Leadership Development Conference, Program Workshop, MD DKG leadership Development Conference, Webinar or the like within 12 months of receiving the award.
10. The recipient did not receive an International Scholarship during the year 2019.
11. The recipient is aware they have 2 years from the date awarded to utilize the stipend.
(1) Dr. Anne H. Matthews
(2) Esther J. Crooks
(3) Dr. Fern D. Schneider
(4) The Founders Scholarship
The first 3 Scholarships ($1,500 each) may be used for:
A. Additional certification such as National Teacher Certification
B. Certificate renewal, which may include MSDE credit course
C. Graduate level courses towards a Masters Degree
D. Graduate level courses towards a Doctoral Degree
The Scholarship Committee determines scholarship awards based on the following criteria:
1 . The applicant is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
2. The application was completed and returned to the Scholarship Chairperson by January 15, 2020.
3. The applicant is active in the Society on the chapter level.
4. The applicant has been in the Society for three years.
5. The applicant's record may indicate interest in and service to the community.
6. The applicant attaches a brief article detailing the utilization of scholarship funds.
The Founders Scholarship (up to $1,500) is designated for lifelong learning experiences unrelated to to an advanced degree, certificate of renewal or National Board Certification. There may be more than one awardee each year.
The Scholarship Committee determines the Founders awards based on the following criteria:
1. The applicant is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
2. The application was completed and returned to the Scholarship Chairperson by January 15, 2020.
3. The applicant is active in the Society on the chapter level.
4. The applicant has been in the Society for three years.
5. The applicant's record may indicate interest in and service to the community
6. The recipient demonstrated evidence of intent to engage in an extended learning program involving a series of lectures, workshops, and/ or academic- based continuing educations classes at an accredited institution or as part of a nationally recognized program for lifelong learning.
7. The recipient distinguishes herself from one seeking a Mini- Grant whose intention is to engage in a limited exposure for personal enrichment in a new skill, avocation, or single topic of interest.
8. The applicant agrees to attach a brief article for the DKG MD Newsletter.
9. The recipient agrees to share her experience at an Alpha Beta State Leadership Development Conference, Program Workshop, MD DKG leadership Development Conference, Webinar or the like within 12 months of receiving the award.
10. The recipient did not receive an International Scholarship during the year 2019.
11. The recipient is aware they have 2 years from the date awarded to utilize the stipend.
Scholarship Committee
Chair: Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega
410-721-9505
Members:
Sheila Owens, Mu
Dorothy Clowers, Theta
Carol Kilby, Theta
Dr. Terri Massie-Burrell, Alpha
Allison Gradwell, Mu
State President, ex officio
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International Scholarship Committee
This committee is charged with annually awarding up to thirty (30) $6,000 (U.S.) international scholarships to members for study at the master’s degree and $10,000 (U.S.) for work at the doctorate level.
Goals
1. Revise content and structure of the application form to make it a more professional and polished document.
2. Develop talking points about scholarships to publish throughout the Society.
3. Spotlight scholarship recipients on the Society website.
4. Increase electronic communication with state organization scholarship chairs.
For more international details, click here to connect to the website for our DKG International Scholarship Committee
This committee is charged with annually awarding up to thirty (30) $6,000 (U.S.) international scholarships to members for study at the master’s degree and $10,000 (U.S.) for work at the doctorate level.
Goals
1. Revise content and structure of the application form to make it a more professional and polished document.
2. Develop talking points about scholarships to publish throughout the Society.
3. Spotlight scholarship recipients on the Society website.
4. Increase electronic communication with state organization scholarship chairs.
For more international details, click here to connect to the website for our DKG International Scholarship Committee
