Apply Now: Ad Astra Announces Graduate Student Research Scholarships!

The Ad Astra Research Institute, led by Program Chair Dr. Scott Richardson, is thrilled to announce details for its annual Graduate Student Research Scholarships — an exciting opportunity for graduate students pursuing research that advances understanding in education and student transitions.

Empowering Research on Educational Transitions

At the heart of the Ad Astra Research Institute’s mission is a commitment to exploring the challenges students face as they move from one stage of education to another. Whether transitioning from high school to college, undergraduate to graduate studies, or into professional learning environments, this critical period shapes future academic and personal success.

If your graduate research aligns with this mission — investigating pathways, equity, policy, or pedagogy in educational transitions — you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Details and Eligibility

• Each year, the Institute awards two scholarships of $1,500 each to graduate students whose research meaningfully contributes to advancing educational knowledge and practice.

  These awards recognize outstanding academic work that not only deepens our understanding of education but also supports innovative approaches to reform and transition.

  For full eligibility requirements, application materials, and submission guidelines, please visit the official scholarship page: https://www.adastrari.org/scholarships

  
  

Key Dates and Important Event

Mark your calendars — here are the important dates for the 2026 scholarship cycle:

• Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

• Notification of Recipients: April 1, 2026

• Ad Astra Chicago International Summit on Education: June 5, 2026

  • Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend and share insights from their work at this prestigious event in Chicago. Learn more about the summit here: https://www.chicagosummit.org/

Advance Educational Research — Apply Today!

If you’re a graduate student committed to improving how learners navigate educational transitions, don’t miss this opportunity to receive recognition and support for your work.

Submit your application by March 15, 2026, and join a community of scholars dedicated to reimagining education for the future.

Apply now: https://www.adastrari.org/scholarships