High School and College Grants

Each year Delta Kappa Gamma Society International offers two $750.00 grants to high school seniors from Connecticut who are entering teacher education programs in the fall.

• The Elizabeth Sonier Grant is awarded to a senior planning to pursue a degree in Music Education.
• The Hannah Griswold Grant is awarded to a minority senior planning to major in education.

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2008.

Send all applications to Margaret Nielsen, 58 Ridge Park Ave., Stamford, CT 06905-2612

Requirements for Applications

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior in a Connecticut high school.
2. Applicant must be entering a teacher education program appropriate for teacher certification in Connecticut.
3. Applicant must be a resident of Connecticut.
4. Applicant must demonstrate qualities consistent with the promise of leadership in education, including scholarship and community service.
5. Applicants must submit three sealed references, an essay under 500 words indicating his/her reasons for becoming a teacher, a transcript of work through January of his/her senior year, and a completed application form.

Click here for a copy of the letter about these grants that was sent to Connecticut High School Guidance Counselors .

Delta Kappa Gamma International--Alpha Kappa State

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Last Updated: March 16, 2008