PDK Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Open to U.S. higher-education students who are members in good standing of Educators Rising, Educators Rising Collegiate, Pi Lambda Theta, or PDK Association and pursuing a career in public K-12 education. Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time and paying tuition for the fall semester of the award year.

One application pools eligibility for 100+ endowed awards ranging from $500 to $4,000, including one-time and renewable grants.

Apply through the membership portal each January through early April; the 2026-27 cycle is closed and 2027-28 applications open in December. Materials include a personal statement (250 words), membership and activities descriptions, up to three unofficial transcripts, and one recommendation letter.

PDK International supports future teachers and education leaders through membership networks and donor-funded scholarships.