How much funding does Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship) provide?

Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship) provides $5,000+ in funding.

When is the deadline for Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship)?

Eligible applicants: Outstanding educators working with gifted students.

How often is Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship) offered?

Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship) runs on an annual cycle.

Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship)

Mensa Education and Research Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

$5,000+

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Outstanding educators working with gifted students
Criteria: Selection based on demonstrated commitment to gifted education, advocacy for gifted student rights, teaching excellence, and impact on student learning

Other requirements

Pursuing a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in gifted education or related field
Must be enrolled in accredited institution of higher education
Separate awards for doctoral and non-doctoral degree programs
Award Amount: $5,000 (inaugural fellowship, 2019)

Overview

Gifted Education Fellowship

Geographic Scope: United States (at minimum)

Focus Areas: Graduate education in gifted education or closely related fields

Eligibility:

Outstanding educators working with gifted students
Pursuing a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in gifted education or related field
Must be enrolled in accredited institution of higher education
Separate awards for doctoral and non-doctoral degree programs

Criteria: Selection based on demonstrated commitment to gifted education, advocacy for gifted student rights, teaching excellence, and impact on student learning

Notable Recipients (2019-2021):

Lynne Henwood (master's in educational psychology, University of Connecticut) – $5,000
Michelle Falanga (doctoral) – 2021
Fabio Andres Parra-Martinez (doctoral) – 2021
Katie Lee (non-doctoral) – 2021

What Mensa Education and Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Mensa Education and Research Foundation reported $20K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020: 1
Total given: $9,000
Median grant: $9,000