For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
Status: Open
The Bruce N. Chaloux Scholarship for Early Career Excellence recognizes individuals achieving extraordinary accomplishments in the field of digital 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.
Fall Awards portal is now open.
The Bruce N. Chaloux Scholarship for Early Career Excellence recognizes individuals achieving extraordinary accomplishments in the field of digital 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.
This scholarship is evaluated on the nominee’s leadership and contributions to the field of digital learning, with a focus on leadership potential.
We ask that submitters take note of the following scholarship submission requirements:
Scholarship applications should include:
The Bruce N. Chaloux Scholarship for Early Career Excellence is evaluated on four primary criteria:
Please view the page below to see a list of scholarship winners.
For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
Status: Open
March 2, 2026
Award Portal Opens
June 15, 2026
Award Portal Closes
November 2026
Award Winners recognized at OLC Accelerate 2026 onsite in Orlando.
August 3-5, 2026 | Tarleton State Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas and
August 6-7, 2026 | Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois
OLC Elevate is a bold new initiative from OLC that brings high-impact digital learning discussions, hands-on workshops, and thought leadership directly to your regional community. Designed as an alternative to traditional large-scale conferences, each OLC Elevate event is co-created with a selected partner organization to focus on timely, cutting-edge topics that drive meaningful innovation.