2026 Emerging Scholars Nominations

The EDU Ledger is pleased to announce our 24th annual Emerging Scholars edition. The January 15th 2026 issue will feature 15 up-and-coming scholars from underrepresented groups who are making their mark in academia.

The EDU Ledger’s editorial staff chooses Emerging Scholars based on a number of factors, including uniqueness of scholarship, commitment to teaching, community service, scholarly awards, honors, and academic accomplishments. Nominees should be age 40 or under at the time of nomination and hold a terminal degree. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 31, 2025. Thank you for your participation!

1. Nominator Last Name *This question is required.

2. Nominator First Name *This question is required.

3. Nominator Title *This question is required.

4. Nominator Institution *This question is required.

5. Nominator Street Address *This question is required.

6. Nominator Street Address 2

7. Nominator City *This question is required.

8. Nominator State *This question is required.

9. Nominator Zip *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

10. Nominator Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

11. Nominator Phone number *This question is required.

12. Nominator Social Media Handles
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