The Professor Edward Kleinert Memorial Scholarship: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

The Professor Edward Kleinert Memorial Scholarship is awarded to exceptional incoming students dedicated to using project management to improve their communities and drive positive change. The mission of this scholarship program is to support and empower future project leaders committed to transforming communities and creating lasting social impact. Kleinert Fellows use project management to drive positive change, promote sustainability, and create a better world for future generations.

The scholarship recipients will play an integral part in the M.S. Project Management program student experience. They will serve as Kleinert Fellows in the Project Management Student Network (PMSN), deliver presentations of their work twice during their academic careers, and assist with planning Kleinert events throughout the academic year.

They are excited to offer two awards of $25,000 each! Each recipient will receive $12,500 in both the Fall and Spring semesters, making it easier to support your journey throughout the academic year.

The scholarship recipient must be an incoming first-semester graduate student pursuing an M.S. in Project Management degree. They must demonstrate a passion for project management and a desire to use the knowledge and skills taught in the program to transform their local communities and support positive societal change.

Please have the following documents ready when applying for the Professor Edward Kleinert Memorial Scholarship Fund Application. The application form opens annually in April.

Statement of Purpose
In 500 words or fewer, please explain how you intend to use the knowledge and skills acquired in the M.S. Project Management program to positively impact others through projects that promote a more sustainable and equitable society. Also, include one actionable and achievable goal you aim to accomplish before you graduate from the program.

Statements of purpose will be run through a generative AI and plagiarism detection process.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Your application must include two recommendation letters from professional or academic contacts (professors, supervisors, mentors, etc.). Please make sure the letter specifically addresses your qualifications for the scholarship.

Resume/CV
Please submit a resume that includes your relevant work experience, limited to two pages.

• Statement of Purpose
• Two Letter of Recommendation
• Résumé