Holmes Scholars Program

The AACTE Holmes Scholars Program aids doctoral students in the field of education who come from historically underrepresented communities. The initiative specifically assists individuals who self-identify as racially and ethnically diverse and are pursuing graduate degrees in education at AACTE member institutions. The program offers mentorship, peer support and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants must apply each fall semester. Selected scholars participate for a full academic year, including the following summer.

This is a two-year appointment, and candidates are expected to commit to the program for the full term.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Interested applicants must complete and submit a Holmes Scholars application form and all required supplemental materials, including a signed agreement form, for the application to be considered.

Carefully review the application checklist, which outlines required materials and deadlines for submission.

Applicants will then be contacted for interviews with faculty representatives from the Department of Leadership Studies and the Department of Learning and Teaching. After the interviews and application review, the committee will notify applicants of its decision. Candidates accepted into the program will begin their Holmes Scholar term.