For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
The OLC awards two scholarships, one at OLC Innovate and one at OLC Accelerate, to encourage participation from members of the OLC Community who benefit from the support of the organization.
This scholarship recognizes individuals achieving extraordinary accomplishments in the field of online education at an early stage (less than five years) in their careers and is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to online education. Nominees should be known for leadership activities, service to the profession, scholarly publications, and/or contributions to advancing the field.
Recipients will be recognized at the Accelerate conference with a commemorative plaque and will receive Accelerate conference registration, 3 nights hotel room, and a $300 travel stipend.
The Bruce N. Chaloux Scholarship for Early Career Excellence is evaluated on the nominee’s leadership and contributions to the field of online learning with a focus on leadership potential.
Materials required for submission:
The Bruce N. Chaloux Scholarship for Early Career Excellence is evaluated on four primary criteria:
Status: Closed
This scholarship was established to provide access and opportunities to online learning professionals who are part of a historically excluded community, based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability differences, socioeconomic status, etc. Preference will be given to nominees who have made significant contributions to the field focused on equity and inclusion.
Recipients will be recognized at the next conference with a commemorative plaque and will receive Innovate conference registration, 3 nights hotel room, and a $300 travel stipend.
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship is evaluated on the nominee’s leadership and contributions to the field of online learning with a focus on equity, inclusion, diversity and advocacy.
Materials required for submission:
Applicants should:
Status: OPEN
For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
April 1-3, 2025
Spring Awards Winners recognized during Innovate 2025.
March 17, 2025
Fall Awards Portal Opens
June 30, 2025
Fall Awards Portal Closes
November 2025
Fall Award Winners recognized at Accelerate 2025 onsite in Orlando.
OLC Innovate, a joint conference presented by OLC and MERLOT, provides a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended learning.
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