PDK Chapter 12 UT Austin
Scholarships Available
The local PDK Chapter 12 at the University of Texas at Austin annually awards up to two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who intend to attend college, major in education, and ultimately teach in Texas public schools. Attached are the 2018 PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Application and the accompanying Procedures and Guidelines (2 separate documents).
The application is due March 21 to the local chapter scholarship representative as identified in the Application Procedures and Guidelines. The application may be completed electronically using the “fillable PDF form” or may be printed as a blank form and handwritten. However, electronic applications are preferred. http://pdkintl.org/programs-re
Please be advised that the applicant must request a copy of his or her high school transcript from the school counselor. Please assist your students by expediting their requests.
PDK International Scholarships Available
Additionally, students can also apply directly to PDK International through an online application for additional scholarships that may be awarded beyond that awarded by the local UT Austin chapter. PDK International Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators, with awards ranging from $500 to $2000. A one-page flyer is attached that you can post to your scholarship website and/or post where students can access it.
Applicants may apply for both the Chapter 12 scholarship and the International scholarship. Applicants for the International scholarship must be a member of Educators Rising, a free membership organization for high school students exploring the path to great teaching, even if there is no Educators Rising program at their school. The PDK International online application may be accessed at the following link: http://pdkintl.org/programs-re
About PDK (from PDK’s website at www.pdkintl.org )
PDK International, publisher of Kappan magazine, is a professional association for educators that brings together the top leaders, thinkers, and doers to collaborate and inspire one another.
By providing professional learning opportunities, targeted networking, and relevant research, PDK helps researchers and practitioners deepen their expertise, elevate their careers, and ultimately experience better results in their work.
PDK International family of education associations
PDK is the original member of the PDK International family of education associations, which also includes Pi Lambda Theta (PLT) and Educators Rising. Together, these three associations support the full spectrum of the education profession, beginning with Educators Rising for precollegiate prospective educators, continuing with PLT for collegiate preservice and practicing teachers, and concluding with PDK, serving the professional needs of career educators.
Mission
To grow and connect leaders in education
The PDK International family of education associations:
• Connects members in vibrant learning communities;
• Shares proven research, innovations, and best practices; and
• Empowers members to advocate for their students and their profession.
• Shares proven research, innovations, and best practices; and
• Empowers members to advocate for their students and their profession.
Vision
To be the experts in cultivating great educators for tomorrow while continuing to ensure high-quality education for today.
