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Alpha Lambda Delta

Freshman Scholarship

Admitted to ACHS: 1939

Founded at the University of Illinois on May 31, 1924

No of Active Chapters: 257

Total Membership: 854044

Publications: The Flame

PURPOSE: The purpose of the society is to encourage superior scholastic attainment among students in their first year in institutions of higher education, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist women and men in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.

ELIGIBILITY: Membership is based on superior academic achievements by students during their first year of college. The student must be registered for a full load of courses leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (based on A=4.0) at the end of any curricular period during their first year of college and rank in the top 20% of the freshman class. Students are active during the year following induction, but enjoy life membership in the society.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES: Chapters plan activities which encourage, honor, and promote academic excellence. Many chapters are involved in service projects. The National Council sponsors an annual student workshop to promote leadership and programming.

AWARDS: Chapters may compete for the prestigious Order of the Torch Award, presented annually to no more than five outstanding chapters. The Jo Anne J. Trow scholarships of $1,000 each are presented to outstanding undergraduate members selected by a national panel. The Outstanding Advisor Award is presented annually.

FELLOWSHIPS: National Alpha Lambda Delta awards graduate fellowships (at least 23) annually of up to $3,000 to $7,500 for one year of graduate study. Any initiated member of Alpha Lambda Delta who has maintained the academic qualification for membership is eligible to apply.

OFFICIAL CONTACT: Glenda Earwood, Executive Director, P.O. Box 4403, Macon, GA 31208-4403

Tel: (478) 744-9595  Fax: (478) 744-9924

Email: ald@nationalald.org  Website: www.NationalALD.org


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Updated: 11/10/2009