Scholarships & Awards
Academy Educator Scholarship
More information regarding the 2023-24 Academy Educator Scholarship can be found below. Scholarship applications are due on October 29, 2023.
About Scholarships
The Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted Talented and Creative awards three scholarships to teachers who have a demonstrated commitment to a career in Gifted Education. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree or endorsement in Gifted Education. The Academy Teacher Scholarship will provide up to $500 to selected recipients. One scholarship will be awarded in honor of Shirley Weddel, one scholarship in honor of Julie Gonzales, and a third scholarship will be awarded on behalf of the Academy members in Memoria.
Jacquelin Medina Visionary Leadership Award
The Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative, in collaboration with CAGT and the Gifted Education Regional Consultants (GERCs) will be awarding the Jacquelin Medina Visionary Leadership Award. The award honors leadership action in schools, districts, and at the state level for the benefit of gifted students and their families. The award may be used to offset the cost of professional development growth, gifted education endorsement coursework, and gifted education institutes or conferences.
Information about the Jacquelin Medina Visionary Leadership Award
All information regarding this award can be found on the CAGT website.
Previous recipients
2023
In Memoriam Scholarship: Kari Marsh
Shirley Weddel Scholarship: Kristin Shapiro
Julie Gonzales Scholarship: Steve Davis
2022
Jacquelin Medina Visionary Leadership Award - Ladonna Blaine Clarke
For questions about scholarships and awards contact our scholarship and awards governors
Dr. Jessie Matthews
Scholarship/Award Governor
scholarship@caegtc.org
Kim Freed
Scholarship/Award Governor
scholarship@caegtc.org