SCHOLARSHIP: National Academy of Education, USA International Scholarship for Doctoral Students

The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship is designed to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to conduct research relevant to improving education. This prestigious fellowship supports candidates whose dissertation projects bring innovative and insightful approaches to the history, theory, analysis, or application of formal and informal education.

About university:

The National Academy of Education (NAEd) is a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing high-quality education research and its practical application to educational policy and practice. Established in 1965, NAEd is comprised of leading scholars and researchers in education and related fields. The Academy works to promote the use of rigorous research to inform education policy and improve teaching and learning at all levels.

Scholarship deadline:

October 3, 2024

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Scholarship details:

University or Organization: National Academy of Education (NAEd)
Department: NA
Course Level: Doctoral
Award: $27,500 for one academic year
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: 35
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in the: United States

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to any subject, provided the dissertation topic focuses primarily on education.
Admissible Criteria:
- Applicants must be candidates for a doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States.
- Applicants must complete all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the award year.
- Applicants must propose an education research project.
- Group applications are not accepted; only individual applications are considered.
- The fellowship is open to graduate students from any academic discipline or professional field. Past fellows have come from fields such as anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. graduate school, regardless of citizenship.
They should have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the award year and must propose a research project focused on education.
Only individual applications are accepted.

Applicants must submit an individual application, including a detailed plan for completing the dissertation within one or two years.

Scholarship Benefits:

Fellows receive $27,500 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.
Participation in two professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars.
Access to mentorship from an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar to provide guidance and support throughout the academic year.