Local and National Scholarships

National Scholarships:

The National chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta offers scholarships and fellowships to all ALD members. Information for each scholarship can be found here. The Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship and the James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship applications must be submitted to the UConn chapter and the top three applications will be forwarded to National ALD. The Stemler Scholarship application will open in October 2021. The Trow Scholarship application will also open in October 2021. Please download the practice scholarship worksheet at the bottom of this page, and submit the finished worksheet to our UConn ALD e-mail. The ALD Graduate Fellowship applications are to be submitted directly to National ALD and will open in October 2021 and be due February 1st, 2022. Applications for these scholarships can be found here. These are annual scholarships, so be prepared to submit your application next year, too!

 

Local Scholarships:

The University of Connecticut chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society proudly awards several scholarships annually to our UConn chapter members. The ALD UConn chapter also presents an annual “Faculty of the Year” award to an exceptional member of the UConn faculty nominated by an ALD member. Full descriptions of the available scholarships and how to apply for them can be found below.

Award Description  Amount Awarded 
Katie Jo Michel Roaming Husky Award Awarded to a member participating in a study abroad program  $1000
Paper ‘n Paws Award Awarded to a member who excels academically and is involved in the community  $500
Dr. Seuss Book Award Awarded to a member to be applied towards the purchase of academic books  $250
Continuing Education Award Awarded to a graduating member who will be pursuing a graduate degree in their respective field  $500

Those eligible can apply for any of the above scholarships using this form. When applying be sure to submit all requested materials, otherwise your application will not be reviewed by the scholarship committee.

The deadline to submit all local scholarships varies by year.