Funding Amount

$5,000+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gifted Education Fellowship

Status: Active; inaugural award presented in 2019

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
  • Award Amount: $5,000 (inaugural fellowship, 2019)

    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
  • Contact: info@mensafoundation.org or (817) 607-5577

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationteacher-development

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