PMI Academic Scholarship | How To Apply 2024

The Project Management Institute in the United States is accepting submissions for the 2024 PMI Academic Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies in project management or related subjects.

The PMI Academy scholarships are available in a variety of quantities for applicants. The scholarships cover up to 100% of your institute expenses.

Details:

The Project Management Institute supports student success by providing PMI Academic scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies in project management or project management-related fields of study.

While PMI membership is not essential to qualify for and/or win a PMI scholarship, please be aware that eligibility conditions vary. A subset of scholarships are exclusively available to students attending in programs approved by the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC).

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the PMI Academic Scholarships, you must:

• Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by Fall 2024 in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program in project management or a project management related field of study with a graduation date on or after November 2024.
• Undergraduate students must be enrolled and classified by the university as a full-time student.
• Graduate students must be enrolled and classified by the university as at least a half-time student.
• Be eligible to receive scholarship funds exclusively through the enrolled academic institution and not as a direct disbursement from PMI to the individual.
• Be in good standing the enrolled academic institution’s policies and procedures.
• Be in compliance with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI’s Culture Values and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Not be a current PMI employee, contractor, and/or consultant.
• Not be the family member of a current PMI employee, contractor, and/or consultant.

Benefits

• Scholarship amounts vary by fund and year. Each recipient will receive a letter that specifies the scholarship and amount.
• Each scholarship is for only one (1) academic year. Successful applicants will be awarded only one (1) PMI scholarship, award or grant per academic year.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

Electronic transcripts (official + unofficial) from the applicant’s current or most recently attended college, university, or other tertiary educational institution that clearly shows the program of study in PDF format.

• If applicant is not currently enrolled but will begin by Fall 2024, an acceptance letter must be submitted for the application at minimum; an official proof of enrollment that clearly shows the program of study must be submitted if selected for a scholarship. Proof of enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year, if not shown on transcripts.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation on official letter head.
• Respond to the two (2) short essay questions included in the application process:

1. Share a personal story or experience that has profoundly influenced your academic or career path. Explain how this experience has contributed to your growth and decision to pursue project management studies. (500 word limit)
2. Examine the critical role of adaptive leadership in the field of project management. Discuss how adaptive leaders navigate change, overcome challenges, and foster innovation within project teams. Additionally, explore real-world examples or personal experiences that highlight the impact of adaptive leadership on project success. Conclude by reflecting on the significance of adaptive leadership skills in shaping the future of project management. (750 word limit)

Essay Questions

• Share a personal story or experience that has profoundly influenced your academic or career path. Explain how this experience has contributed to your growth and decision to pursue project management studies. (500 word limit)
• Examine the critical role of adaptive leadership in the field of project management. Discuss how adaptive leaders navigate change, overcome challenges, and foster innovation within project teams. Additionally, explore real-world examples or personal experiences that highlight the impact of adaptive leadership on project success. Conclude by reflecting on the significance of adaptive leadership skills in shaping the future of project management. (750 word limit)

How to Apply

To apply for the PMI Academy Scholarship, interested and qualifying applicants should follow the processes listed below.

• To complete the application process, applicants must have or create a Submit table account. Applicants must complete the process and submit all required documents to the platform.
• All eligible applicants who successfully complete the application process and submit the required documents will be evaluated PMI volunteer reviewers.
• After submission, your scholarship will be screened to ensure you have met the eligibility criteria outlined above.
• Applicants can anticipate receiving a response by no later than July 15, 2024.

Apply here

Deadline: May 2, 2024