Delaware State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, May B. Leasure Grant-in-Aid

Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school senior or undergraduate college student who is pursuing a teacher preparation program
Application Available: July 25, 2024
Deadline Date: March 1, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The May B. Leasure Grant-in-Aid was established to offer opportunities for all eligible persons seeking an undergraduate degree in a teacher preparation program. High school seniors and undergraduate college students, who are residents of Delaware, may apply. Depending on available funds, there is at least one annual grant-in-aid of $500.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. First consideration will be given to applicants related to Delta Kappa Gamma members of the Delaware State Organization.
  2. The grant-in-aid is available for outstanding Delaware high school graduates entering teacher preparation programs or for college students, who graduated from a Delaware high school or a Delaware home school, and are completing their teacher preparation.

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed Application
  2. Two letters of recommendation are required: one academic reference and one character reference.
  3. Copy of transcripts
  4. The applicant will need to complete an essay on professional goals and the benefits of receiving the grant-in-aid.

Selection Factors:

The applicant will be judged on scholastic achievement, school and community activities, quality and content of the essay, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity will not affect the awarding of this grant-in-aid.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript

Essay Details:

The applicant will need to complete an essay on professional goals and the benefits of receiving the grant-in-aid.

Award Amount: $500

Award Details:

Depending on available funds, there is at least one annual grant-in-aid of $500

Website/URL: https://deltakappagammadelaware.weebly.com/may-b-leasure-grant-in-aid.html

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Pat Taylor
Contact Email: pstedu@yahoo.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

E-mail the application by March 1, 2025 to the scholarship chair, Pat Taylor, at pstedu@yahoo.com. Include your name and “May B. Leasure Application” in the name of the file.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Contact Pat Taylor at pstedu@yahoo.com with any questions.

Filters:

Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: Delaware

 

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