Awards/Grants
Awards
The AGATE Board would like to recognize those who nurture and support the development of gifted children and gifted education in Arkansas. The award honorees will be recognized at the annual AGATE Spring Conference. As an individual or affiliate group, we invite you to peruse the awards and nominate someone deserving of AGATE recognition for a job well done.
Nominations form will be coming soon!
Award descriptions
- Challenger Award – This award is given to a person who risked taking an unusual (creative, different, innovative) step in a direction most people would probably not think of or consider.
- Youth Challenger Award – This award is given to a student (K-12) who risked taking an unusual (creative, different, innovative) step in a direction most people would probably not think of or consider.
- Award of Excellence - This award is given to ANY person promoting excellence in education, particularly as it relates to gifted and talented youth in Arkansas.
- Martha Ann Jones – Norton Service Award – This award is given to a member of AGATE for outstanding service.
- Educator Recognition Award – These awards are given to an educator who has made significant contributions to the education of gifted and talented students.
- Parent/Community Award – This award is given to a parent or community member who has demonstrated support of AGATE and the development of gifted students in Arkansas.
- Curriculum Award – This award highlights differentiated curriculum and recognizes outstanding curriculum units.
Awards Chair, Brindy Koonce - [email protected]
Scholarship
AGATE Reimbursement Scholarship for Graduate Study
As one of the membership benefits, AGATE provides funding for graduate study in gifted education. Up to five scholarships, not to exceed $1,000.00, will be awarded for use during the 2026-27 school year or Summer of 2027.
If you are an individual member of AGATE, stay tuned for application submission information! If not, join AGATE today!
Applications will be accepted soon. Stay tuned for more information!
If you have any questions, contact Karm Prock AGATE Scholarship Chair.
Other Scholarship Opportunities:
TOP: Teacher Opportunity Program
The Teacher Opportunity Program (TOP) offers tuition reimbursement grants to Arkansas teachers and administrators. Teachers and administrators may apply for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses paid for up to six (6) college credit hours completed for each academic year, not to exceed $3000.
