Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships vs Grant-In-Aids: What is the difference?

Scholarship Awards
​Criteria and Forms
​Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1
Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds from Treasurer's Report
  • Hazel Fishwood Scholarship - Candidates for this scholarship will show evidence of acceptance into their program of choice and will be given preference in the following order: pursuit of a postdoctoral degree, pursuit of a doctoral degree, pursuit of a master's degree, a postdoctoral study, a doctoral study, a master's study, a general graduate study. Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1
  • Emma Henkle Scholarship - This scholarship is available for graduate study, preferably in the field of language arts and possibly including multiple languages. Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1
  • State Founders and State Presidents Scholarship - This fund is for candidates pursuing  graduate studies. (One of the selected awards will be designated in the name of Bernice Conoly). Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1
  • Isabel Huston Commemorative Scholarship - This award is available for graduate studies, special certification, and studies or projects advancing educational excellence. Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1
  • Personal Enrichment Commemorative Scholarship - This fund is for short-term programs such as Roads Scholars or similar study groups, workshops, seminars, conferences, and non-credit courses that will aid in personal growth. Due Dates:  August 1, December 1, March 1

Grant Awards
Criteria and Forms
Due Date: March 1
  • Dagmar Jeppeson Grant - Dagmar Jeppeson, a charter member of Psi Chapter, taught in Portland for 42 years. Her sister established the grant in her memory, with the stipulation that it be given to a female of a least  junior standing who is pursuing a career in early childhood/elementary through grade eight education. Please return this application to the sponsoring chapter by February 1 so they can send your completed application and a chapter nomination letter to the State Financial Awards Chair prior to March 1.
  • Edith Green Grant - Edith Green served as an Oregon Congresswoman for many years and was an International honorary member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. In her honor, the Edith Green Grant has been established to provide funds to a female of at least junior standing pursuing a career in secondary education. Please return this application to the sponsoring chapter by February 1 so they can send your completed application and a chapter nomination letter to the State Financial Awards Chair prior to March 1.

Boutique Treasure Stipend
Criteria and Form: Blank .doc and Blank PDF
​Due Date:  Before June 30
This stipend is for: 
  1. A potential “first timer” at a State, Regional or International Convention or Conference. OR
  2. A potential participant in a DKG International Workshop/Training. 

International

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International also gives scholarships each year. Check out the official website for Scholarship Opportunities. You must be logged into your MyDKG Account to be able to download the forms.

International also has three (3) different Professional Development opportunities. For these, you do NOT have to be logged in.
  1. Leadership Development for State Presidents and Exec. Sec.
  2. Golden Gift Leadership
Created July 17, 2016
​Updated April 9, 2021 (Boutique Stipend)
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