Maryland State Scholarship Information for 2025
Maryland State offers four (4) scholarships annually to members in good standing. Each of these scholarships is worth a maximum of $1,500.
One of the purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma is to Endow Scholarships. The Scholarship Committee is trying to do just that, but we need your help to identify members in the local chapters who are working on advanced degrees, certification renewal or additional certifications.
The criteria for applying for a 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 October 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Share her experience in a Maryland State Leadership Development Conference, Program Workshop, Webinar, or the like.
Please fill out and submit the scholarship application form. (Click the link below.)
Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter should be from the Chapter President and one from a professional supervisor such as a school principal, mentor or curriculum area supervisor. The postmark deadline for applying is January 15.
The applicant agrees to attach a brief article for the DKG MD Newsletter detailing the utilization of the scholarship funds.
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.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact:
Jean Marie Hofstetter, Maryland State Scholarship Chairman
1414 Catbriar Way
Odenton, MD 21113
410 703-5881
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your help in awarding deserving sisters with scholarships for their studies.
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]
International Scholarships
DKG International Society Scholarship Committee awards up to thirty (30) $6,000 (U.S.) international scholarships annually 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.
Visit DKG International for details and application forms.
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.
Visit DKG International for details and application forms.
