College of Education & Human Services

Dr. Pamela Godt Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Scholarship

CRITERIA

  • A junior, senior or graduate student enrolled at WIU
  • GPA of 3.6 or higher
  • Pursuing a degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, reading, bilingual/bicultural education or any other education major
  • Active member of KDP's Alpha Epsilon chapter at WIU
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities

TERMS: Award of $500, non-renewable

SELECTION PROCESS

Recipient will be selected by the Board of Officers of Kappa Delta Pi - WIU Chapter.  Recipient will be selected based on GPA, active membership and demonstration of leadership.

In any year in which there is not a qualified recipient of this award, the amount of the award will be held to administer for the next academic year.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualifying interested candidates will need to write a letter of application explaining their educational goals and describing how this scholarship money could help them to advance their career in education.   In the letter, provide details demonstrating how you have actively participated in KDP events and provide details to demonstrate your leadership abilities.  Also, submit your Resume/Vita and a transcript providing evidence of your most recent cumulative GPA. 

PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The intent of this scholarship is for the recipient to advance their educational career.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Recipient will be awarded the scholarship at the KDP Initiation Ceremony held in the spring.  Recipient will write a thank you letter to Dr. Pamela Godt and meet with Dr. Godt for a photo at a mutually agreed upon time.

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO

Dr. Abha Singh
KDP Chapter Counselor
Horrabin Hall 62A
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-3013
a-singh@wiu.edu

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 28th