Are you studying or planning to study project management at the undergraduate, graduate, or PhD level? The Project Management Institute (PMI) is offering a range of academic scholarships to support future leaders in project management worldwide.

Whether you’re starting your journey or deepening your expertise, PMI’s scholarships—like the Dr. Harold Kerzner Scholarship and GAC Scholarships—are designed to help you succeed. Scholarships are open to international students and offer tuition support for one academic year.

Key Info:

• Deadline: May 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM EDT
• Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD
• Fields: Project management or related disciplines
• Study Mode: Full-time (bachelor’s) or at least half-time (graduate)
• Language: English
• Funding Type: Tuition support (paid to the institution)
• Host: Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Eligible Countries: All

Scholarship Opportunities:

• Dr. Harold Kerzner Scholarships: 4 awards of $7,500
• GAC Scholarships: 16 awards of $2,500 (for students in GAC-accredited programs)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarships: 4 awards of $5,000
• Plus scholarships named in honor of PMI founders and leaders, ranging from $1,000–$2,000

Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrolled or accepted into a relevant degree program by Fall 2025
• Graduation date no earlier than Winter 2025
• Good academic standing
• Not affiliated with PMI as staff or board members
• Separate application required for DE&I scholarships

Required Documents:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial)
• Acceptance letter (if not currently enrolled)
• Resume or CV
• 2 recommendation letters
• 2 short essays (details on Submittable platform)

How to Apply:

1. Create or log in to your Submittable account
2. Access the PMI Scholarship Portal (March 1 – May 1, 2025)
3. Complete the online application
4. Upload all required documents in English
5. Submit before the deadline!

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Further details and information regarding the PMI Scholarships are available on the official PMI website. You may also review the Scholarship Application Guidelines & FAQs.