Graduate Scholarship Program

TABSE + ACU Graduate Scholarship Application

In partnership with Abilene Christian University, TABSE will award two scholarships supporting aspiring educational leaders pursuing an M.Ed. in Instruction and Learning or an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Application Deadline
October 31, 2026
Awards
2 Scholarships
Time to Complete
30–45 minutes

Before You Begin

Thank you for your interest in the TABSE Graduate Scholarship Program. To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a current TABSE member in good standing
  • Be an active member of a TABSE Local Affiliate
  • Meet the minimum admissions requirements for the selected ACU graduate program
  • Submit all required application materials by the deadline
⏰ All materials due by October 31, 2026

Scholarship Application

Complete all four steps. Fields marked * are required.

Step 1 of 4 - Applicant Information

Which scholarship are you applying for?(Required)
Are you currently a TABSE member?(Required)

M.Ed. Eligibility

Only answer these questions if you are applying for the Master's Degree.
Do you currently hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?(Required)

Ed.D. Eligibility

Only answer these questions if you are applying for the Doctoral Degree.
Do you currently hold a master's degree from an accredited institution?

All applicants answer remaining questions

Personal Essay

Upload one essay (750–1,000 words) that addresses ALL of the following: Why are you pursuing this graduate degree? Why is now the right time? How will earning this degree help you advance educational excellence and equity? How does your leadership align with TABSE's mission? What legacy do you hope to leave for future generations of Black students and educators? Accepted Formats: PDF only. Max 10 MB.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
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