SHAPE: Supporting Hope, Advocacy, Possibility and Equity

A special initiative to support aspring leaders who have demonstrated experience in, or commimtent, to, working with underserved or underprivileged populations SHAPE's mission is to help build a network of support and practice while providing financial support as they seek to advance their career as an educational leader.

The financial support applies to principalship and superintendency studies, which you may also combine to work toward your doctorate. It includes one scholarship opportunity, as well as other contribution sfrom campus-based sponsors:

  • Marilyn Jorgensen Education Scholarship  ($1,900)

Steps to apply:

  • Be a graduate student in the principalship or superintendency programs
  • Complete and submit the SHAPE application form  
  • Submit materials by January 15

Contact:  Tim Gilson, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, (319) 273-2636, or tim.gilson@uni.edu 

Educational Psychology, Foundations & Leadership Studies

Dr. Gilson and the MILE team helped shape the leader that I am and the program still supports me today. The MILE network is well established, always growing, and helped put me in touch with the strong network of leaders who have already walked the path of becoming an educational leader. I appreciated the personalized approach to my education and will be forever grateful for my experience at UNI and the MILE program.

Loren Velasquez
Sioux City Community School District