National Education Finance Academy Dissertation of the Year
The National Education Finance Association (NEFA) proudly recognizes exceptional doctoral research in education finance with the Dissertation of the Year Award. Each year, dissertation chairs or committee members can nominate dissertations that exemplify innovation, scholarly rigor, and meaningful contributions to the field. Below, you’ll find a list of past recipients who have advanced critical conversations in education finance through their research. To submit a nomination for this year’s award, click the link button below. We look forward to celebrating the next generation of impactful scholarship at our upcoming conference!
NEFA invites nominations from either chairs or members of the dissertation committees for the NEFA Outstanding Dissertation Award.
NEFA invites nominations from either chairs or members of the dissertation committees for the NEFA Outstanding Dissertation Award.
2021
Anjanette Hendricks, Old Dominion University
Anjanette Hendricks, Old Dominion University
2020
Hyunjun Kim, University of Minnesota |
2019
Pakethia Harris, University of South Florida |
2018
Jolande Morgan, University of Florida |
2017
Jason Inkrott, University of Dayton |
2016
C. Edward Brooks, University of Northern Colorado Joshua M. Cohen, University of Northern Colorado Jessica M. Ellison, Old Dominion University Joel R. Malin, University of Illinois |
2015
Brittany Larkin, University of Florida |
2014
Timothy Shrom, Pennsylvania State University |
2013
Luke J. Stedrak, University of Florida |
2012
Carlee Poston Escue, University of Florida |
2011
Amy Scott, University of Virginia |