The Robert E. Knight Professional Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor TCEA’s first executive director. Robert Knight first served TCEA as executive secretary and then served as executive director from 1992 to 1998. He had the vision to recognize technology would be more and more important in the teaching and learning of our nation’s students. He was very instrumental in TCEA’s growth, both in terms of membership and influence, and was a driving force in making TCEA a success.
These $1,000 scholarships assist practicing educators in achieving a higher education degree in the field of educational technology. The scholarship recipients are honored during the TCEA Annual Educator Awards Ceremony that takes place during our annual convention in February.
Past winners include: 2011-12 - Krista Scott
2010-11 - Becky Godell
2008-09 – Stephanie Hatten
If you would like to contribute to this most worthwhile scholarship, please send a check made out to TCEA to: TCEA, Attn: Robert E. Knight Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 141759, Austin, Texas 78714-1759. If you wish to contribute using a credit card, you can email the TCEA office to request a credit card authorization form at
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One graduate scholarship is available per year.
To apply, one must:
Be a member of TCEA (Non-members may submit membership and dues at the time of entry.)
Be employed full time in the field of education
Use the money for expenses incurred in achieving a higher education degree (masters or doctorate) in the field of educational technology
Submit two letters of recommendation (not to exceed one page)
From your college: college professor
From your employer: administrator, supervisor, or department chair
A one page personal profile including:
Number of years teaching
Awards and honors
Philosophy of the importance of technology in education
Proof of enrollment in masters or doctoral program in the field of educational technology
Letter from college advisor or other college official confirming enrollment OR
College transcript that indicates major
To Submit the Application Click on the “Apply Now” link. It will direct you to the specific application form. Complete the form and save to your computer. Submit the form, as well as required documents, via a Dropbox account. If you do not have a Dropbox account, below is the link to create an account. Once you have an account, create a folder labeled with your name what scholarship or grant you are applying for. Add the nomination form as well as the required documents to this folder. Share the folder with
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when you’re ready.
Make sure the documents you share are not the only copies you have. Once nominations close, you will no longer be able to access the folder.
Please note: the links below list instructions for the Windows XP operating system. If you have another operating system you can select between WindowsXP, Vista/Win7, Mac, and Linux from the links on the upper right side of the page.
Active TCEA board members are not eligible to receive these awards.
Applications must be received on or before November 9, 2012.
Applicants will be disqualified if all information is not completed and submitted to TCEA by the deadline. A committee of TCEA board members and other educators will rate each application.
