Scholarships

Scholarships

• For Members and Non-Members

  NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship is awarded to a member and a non-member pursuing graduate or undergraduate degree in special education. It was first awarded in 1968. One scholarship is available.

• Graduate Student Scholarships

  MARTHA GREEN DIMOND SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for members pursuing a graduate degree in any field, was established in 1977 by Martha Dimond, AA. One scholarship is available.

  DR. ROSALIE MESSINA SIMARI SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for members pursing a graduate degree in education, was established in 2002 by Kathleen Messina, ΓΔ, in honor of her sister, Rosalie Simari, ΓΔ. If a qualified applicant does not apply for this scholarship, it will be made available to a member pursuing an undergraduate degree in education. One scholarship is available.

• Graduate and Undergraduate Student Scholarships

  LOIS V. BEERS SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing either a graduate or undergraduate degree in business, was established in 2001 by Lois Beers, BΓ, in honor of her sister, Mary Beers, BΓ. One scholarship is available.

  NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing either a graduate or undergraduate degree in any field, was established in 1967. One scholarship is available.

  AMY M. SWISHER SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing either a graduate or undergraduate degree in any field, was established in 1952 in honor of Amy Swisher, professor emerita of art education at Miami University, OH. One scholarship is available.

• Undergraduate Student Scholarships

  WILMA WILSON SHARP SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing an undergraduate degree in any field, was established in 1968 by the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter and designated in 1970 in honor of President Emerita Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ. One scholarship is available.

  FOUNDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

  These scholarships, designated for members pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field, were established to commemorate the Sorority’s centennial in the year 2001. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding collegians who exemplify the vision, academic pursuits and leadership skills of the Founders. Five scholarships are available.

  • Hilda Anna Giraud Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship
  • Suzanne L. Hebert Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship
  • S. June Smith Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship
  • Past Presidents Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship
  • Alpha Beta Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship

  MARY TURNER GALLAGHER SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing an undergraduate degree in any field, was established in 1967 in honor of Mary Gallagher, XX, first initiate and advisor of Chi Chi Chapter, Ball State University, IN. One scholarship is available.

  NANCY MARTIN WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing an undergraduate degree in business or education, was established in 2010 by Nancy A. Williams, XX. Academic performance, financial need and participation in extracurricular activities will be evaluated. One scholarship is available.

  BETA ZETA SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship, designated for a member pursing an undergraduate degree in any field, was established by alumnae and friends of Beta Zeta Chapter, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Demonstration of high academic performance and lifetime commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha will be evaluated. One scholarship is available.

  DR. GERALDINE COX LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

  This scholarship was established by Dr. Geraldine Vang Cox, NN. It is designated for a collegiate member of chapter in Region 9, 10 or 11 who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha and/or other activities. Preference is given to applicants with exceptional experience and at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4 point scale. One scholarship is available.

• Chapter Specific Scholarships

  BETA EPSILON SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter, James Madison University, VA, pursing an undergraduate degree in any field and was established by Beta Epsilon Chapter. The recipient must demonstrate the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha and have academic financial need.

  BETA SIGMA SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for the treasurer and president of Beta Sigma Chapter, Missouri State University. These were established in April 1987 in honor of three Beta Sigma Alumnae who served as chapter treasurer and national treasurer: Rose Marie Fellin, 1964-67; Juanita Roberts Rowe, 1967-1970, 1974-75; and Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, 1975-80, 1982-84.

  PATTI BALWANZ SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for a member of Beta Sigma Chapter, Missouri State University, pursing an undergraduate degree in any field. The scholarship was established in 2007 by family and friends of Patti Balwanz, who succumbed to breast cancer at the age of 29. This scholarship is awarded to Beta Sigma Chapter collegian who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha and other activities.

  ZETA ZETA SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for a member of Zeta Zeta Chapter, University of Central Missouri, pursing an undergraduate degree in any field. The scholarship was established by alumnae and friends of Zeta Zeta Chapter and recipients must demonstrate high academic performance and lifetime commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

  DR. ANN ROWLETTE SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for an undergraduate member of the Phi Phi Chapter at Northwest Missouri State University pursuing a degree in any field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. This scholarship was established by alumnae of Phi Phi Chapter including Dr. Ann Rowlette. The recipient must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

  ZETA ETA SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for a member of Zeta Eta Chapter, Rockhurst University, MO, pursing an undergraduate degree in any field and was established by Zeta Eta Chapter. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance and lifetime commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

  THETA GAMMA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for a member of Theta Gamma Chapter, Christopher Newport University, VA, pursing an undergraduate degree in any field and was established by Theta Gamma Chapter. The recipient must demonstrate the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha and have academic financial need, plus have a minimum of 2.6 cumulative GPA.

  MELISSA BRADY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

  Designated for an alumna member of Theta Gamma Chapter, Christopher Newport University, VA, to provide postgraduate academic assistance for career development opportunities. The scholarship may be used for a broad range of educational postgraduate purposes including pursing a masters or doctorate, attending a professional seminar, taking licensure or certificate courses or other similar continuing educational goals.