Holmes Scholars® Program
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Mission
The mission of the Holmes Scholars® Program is to create a professoriate and education leadership pipeline that is representative of the diverse student body in America’s schools, and to elevate and empower graduate students whose academic interests prioritize ensuring fairness, belonging, and equal opportunity in education for all.
Theory of Change
To achieve its mission, the Holmes Program provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities to graduate students from Colleges and Schools of Education to enrich their scholarly experience. The program supports individuals whose scholarship aligns with the program’s mission
History and Governance
Launched in 1991 by the Holmes Group, the program was created with the founding goal of establishing equity, diversity, and cultural competence in higher education and PK-12 schools. Designed to enrich the scholarly experience and professional training of talented graduate-level students of color pursuing careers in education, the program has evolved over the years. AACTE, a longstanding partner of the Holmes Group, assumed full ownership of the program in 2010. While the specific goals and groups represented have varied, the overarching mission of diversifying the profession has remained steadfast.
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Program Tracks
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Program
- Enrolled in a Doctoral or Post-Doctoral at a Holmes Sponsoring Institution
- Submit Proposals to present their research at Holmes Preconference and/or AACTE Annual Meeting
- Required to attend Holmes Preconference each year.
- Required to attend Washington Week and Research & Dissertation Retreat at least once during tenure.
- 2-year tenure minimum
Masters Program
- Enrolled in a Master’s Program in Education at a Holmes Sponsoring Institution
- Be or intend to be engaged in teacher education (preservice or in-service)
- Required to attend Holmes Preconference (yearly) each year
- Invited to attend Washington Week and Research & Dissertation Retreat
- 1-year tenure minimum
Participant Details
Holmes Scholar of the Month
Nicole Masole-Rose, Texas Christian University, Named February 2025 Holmes Scholar of the Month
The AACTE Holmes Scholars are proud to recognize Nicole Masole-Rose as the Scholar of the Month for February 2025. A doctoral candidate in higher educational leadership at Texas Christian University (TCU), Nicole exemplifies the commitment to educational equity and excellence that defines the Holmes Scholars program.
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