Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Reno, United States
Disciplines
Educational Leadership
Overview
Features
The Educational Leadership Ph.D. at University of Nevada, Reno prepares students for leadership or teaching at the college level or for roles in policy analysis and research. The Ed.D. option is available in this area of concentration for practicing professionals in K-12.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- This program is designed specifically for individuals pursuing an advanced leadership position in a K-12 or higher education setting.
- It is guided by the general framework found in the course catalog.
- The Ed.D. option is available in this area of emphasis for practicing K-12 or higher education professionals; we support students in ensuring the coursework gets tailored to their focus area.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Master's degree
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of Intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
- Three letters of recommendation
- One sample of scholarly writing
Fees and funding
Living costs
Reno, United States: 1,208-1,727 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Educational Leadership.
- OISS scholarship — University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States; Provided by university; Grant: 5000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-01; Merit-based
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — The Belgian American Educational Foundation; Independent provider; Grant: 72000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2026-10-07
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 40000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-31
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Government of the Republic of Lithuania; Independent provider; Grant: 25600 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships — American Australian Association (AAA); Independent provider; Grant: 40000 AUD; Deadline: 2026-09-30; Merit-based
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 20000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-31
- The Fulbright Program — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund; Independent provider; Grant: 300000 HKD; Deadline: 2026-09-30
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2026-11-01
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 30000 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 30000 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship — Samba Recovery; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-28; Merit-based
- Hope for Humanity Scholarship — The Estevez Group; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-10; Merit-based
- The Marietta Blau Grant — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation; Independent provider; Grant: 1580 EUR; Deadline: Not specified
- The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship — Blossom Law; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-08; Merit-based
- Tatra Banka Scholarship — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 5000 EUR; Deadline: 2027-06-30
- Uplifting Communities Scholarship — The Law Office of Donald L. Bell; Independent provider; Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: 2026-09-28; Merit-based
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship — Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-07; Merit-based
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — The International Peace Scholarship Fund; Independent provider; Grant: 12500 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-15; Need-based
- Don't Text and Drive Scholarship — Digital Responsibility; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-09-30; Merit-based
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Digital Responsibility; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-30
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship — The Crowder Law Firm; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Merit-based
- Saving Smiles Scholarship — Alexandria Dental Art; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-02; Merit-based
- Building Bridges Scholarship — The National Parent Volunteer Association; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-09-30; Merit-based
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States; Independent provider; Grant: 10000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Merit-based
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund; Independent provider; Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Monthly Scholarship Series — MPOWER Financing; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: Anytime
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 50000 USD; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- The Higher Foundation Grant — The Higher Foundation; Independent provider; Grant: 500 USD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based
- Community Leaders Scholarship — Spencer & Associates; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-02
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Merit-based
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship — The Higher Foundation; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship — College JumpStart Scholarship; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-09-30; Merit-based
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Young Scholar's Award — SETC; Independent provider; Grant: 400 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-15
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship — SHAPE America; Independent provider; Grant: 1250 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-15; Merit-based
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-15; Merit-based
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship — Aero Law Center; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-15; Merit-based
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — The International Peace Scholarship Fund; Independent provider; Grant: 12500 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-15
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar; Independent provider; Grant: 6000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-31; Merit-based
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship — Happy Even After; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30; Merit-based
- General Named Endowed Scholarships — United Methodist Church; Independent provider; Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Young Legal Professionals Scholarship — Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-15; Merit-based
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship — NextLaw PLLC; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30; Merit-based
- Design Competition Awards — SETC; Independent provider; Grant: 125 USD; Deadline: 2027-02-28
- George Garrett Award — Association of Writers & Writing Programs; Independent provider; Grant: 2000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-31; Merit-based
- Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship — Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-01; Merit-based
- Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-07-31
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship — Haque Law; Independent provider; Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 2027-04-01; Merit-based
- STEM Supplemental Award — U.S. government; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Military Family Background – "Life Opportunities & Hardships" Scholarship — Puget Law Group; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-01; Merit-based
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.; Independent provider; Grant: 500 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Merit-based
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — The National Parent Volunteer Association; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30; Merit-based
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — SETC; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-15
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas; Independent provider; Grant: 2500 USD; Deadline: 2027-04-01; Merit-based
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Blumenthal Performing Arts; Independent provider; Grant: 10000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-19
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition — Staten Island Injury Lawyers; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-31; Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-01
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law; Independent provider; Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-13; Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund; Independent provider; Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Need-based
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Education USA; Independent provider; Grant: 40000 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship — CouponBirds; Independent provider; Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-10; Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9; Independent provider; Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme; Independent provider; Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-11
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