The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes many programs to enrich the lives of women around the world by promoting personal and professional development. Following is a list of international programs. State organizations and chapters have many similar programs.

International Scholarships - $6,000 scholarships awarded to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Since 1940 more than 800 members have received these scholarships, many of which honor Society Founders and outstanding members. Many state organizations and chapters also award scholarships and grants-in-aid.

Educator's Award - Presented to the author(s) of a book which may influence future directions of education.

World Fellowship Fund - Provides opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Begun in 1960, the fund has provided grants to 555 women from 101 countries.

Eunah Temple Holden Leadership Fund - Promotes special leadership development projects.

Emergency Fund - Gives assistance to members who sustain losses from natural disasters.

Golden Gift Fund - Provides for leadership/management seminars; for special stipends to members attending international meetings; for special stipends to research and offer alternatives to problems common to educators and/or education; and for pre-convention workshops to address member needs.

International Speakers Fund - Assists with travel expenses incurred by speakers who address gatherings in member countries other than their own.

Doctoral recognition - Members are recognized and honored for completing advanced studies.

Insurance Program - Available to members (U.S. only)

Introduction

Exciting, stimulating programs are an important part of the Society, and great care should be given to planning programs that are of interest to members.

Planning successful programs includes

• identifying chapter program needs
• identifying program priorities
• practicing member teamwork

Whatever method is used to assess program needs, members planning the program should be sure that each member has the opportunity for input

• to determine preferred program topics
• to plan programs based on members' voiced and written choices, timely topics, and available presenters
• to provide programs relevant to the membership
• to involve members in some way in programs during the year