Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Academic Scholarships
The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers multiple academic scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs related to project management. These awards include GAC, memorial, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) scholarships designed to support and advance careers in the project management field.
Award
Up to $7,500
Deadline
May 10 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due May 10 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled or accepted into a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in project management or a related field by Fall 2026
- Expected graduation date must be after Fall 2026
- Must be full-time (undergraduate) or at least half-time (graduate) students as classified by their institution
- Must receive scholarship funds through their institution
- Must be in good academic standing and comply with PMI's Ethical Code and Cultural Values
- Cannot be a current PMI employee, contractor, consultant, sitting global PMI volunteer (except for DE&I), PMI/PMIEF Board member, or family member of these
- Open to international applicants (all countries)
What you'll need
- Transcript (or acceptance letter with later proof of enrollment if not currently enrolled)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
- Two short essays, as detailed on the Submittable application page
How to apply
- Create or log into a Submittable account.
- Visit the PMI scholarship application portal between March 20 and May 10, 2026.
- Fill out the relevant scholarship application form on Submittable.
- Upload all required documents in English and submit before the deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.pmi.org/learning/academic-programs/academic-scholarships
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