Scholarship

Scholarship and Mini Grant Policies Article I  Section A. Scholarships 1) The first priority for awarding scholarship money will go to Iota members pursuing advanced degrees or coursework in education. A basic letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and completed application must be submitted for review to the scholarship committee who will then make a recommendation to the membership. The scholarship amount offered will be determined annually by the membership after a review of the finances.   2) Should no members apply for scholarships, the next priority will be the immediate family of members working on education degrees of junior standing or above. Immediate family is defined as spouse, sons, daughters or grandchildren. A basic letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and completed application form will be submitted to the scholarship committee for review who will then make a recommendation to the membership. The scholarship amount offered will be determined annually by the membership after a review of the finances. 3) Should there be an absence of applicants in the first two priorities, the third level will be a local student majoring in education and of junior standing or above. A basic letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and completed application will be submitted for review to the scholarship committee who will then make a recommendation to the membership. Ads seeking applicants will be placed in local papers.   Section B. Mini Grants    At the discretion of the membership, mini-grants may be offered to local educators to enable them to fund projects for which district budgeted funding is not available. The application for mini-grants will provide a clear description of the project, an itemized account of costs and the projected benefits for students. Local media and faculty room notices will serve as advertising. A final summary of results together with itemization of expenditures will be required. The funding amount and number of grants offered will be determined annually. .   1) Local media and faculty room notices will serve as advertising. A final summary of results together with itemization of expenditures will be required. The funding amount and number of grants offered will be determined annually.   10/2/10  Appendix 1 Fund Disbursement Calendar
 * Month  ||   Funding Action   ||
 * DKG members need to apply prior to the March meeting. || Application presented to Scholarship Committee who will determine if a scholarship will be offered within the chapter. ||
 * March 1- March 15 || Application solicited through local media. ||
 * March 15-April 30 || Applications Accepted for Scholarships or Mini Grants if offered in the absence of Scholarship applicants. ||
 * No later than May 1 || Scholarships or Mini-grants Awarded. ||