With over 90 Named Scholarships, each year more are being established to honor and remember some amazing AOIIs. The hope is that these scholarships will live in perpetuity by reaching the required minimum to establish an endowed scholarship. The recently established scholarships below are actively fundraising to reach $25,000 or more to become permanently endowed.
Angels of Kappa Theta Scholarship
The Kappa Theta chapter was installed on May 23, 1925, and adopted the sub motto “Achieve Courageously.” For 47 years, AOII had a prominent presence on the UCLA sorority row with their home built into the side of a hill, featuring formal rooms, bedrooms, a porch, sundeck and the infamous basement study room known as “the Pit.” Sadly, the chapter closed in 1973, but the Kappa Theta angels longed to keep the chapter alive. The angels were alumna whose love for their sorority outlasted their collegiate days of AOII. This benevolent group of ladies held fundraisers to establish a scholarship as a means to remember Kappa Theta and to honor their sisters who departed to become true angels. The Angels of Kappa Theta Scholarship is available to a collegiate member in an active Southern California chapter.
GIVE TO THE ANGELS OF KAPPA THETA FUND
Dana L. Moreland Scholarship
Since her initiation in 1986 into the Delta Alpha (U of Missouri), Dana has actively promoted alumnae engagement and volunteerism. She is also passionate about ensuring that AOII women have the funds needed to reach their educational goals. In 2023, Dana created this scholarship which is available to an alumna member in good standing who volunteers with the Fraternity or Foundation, locally or internationally and is a dues paying member of an alumnae chapter.
GIVE TO THE DANA L. MORELAND FUND
Dr. Lori Hart Belonging Scholarship
The Dr. Lori Hart Belonging Scholarship is a new named AOII scholarship opportunity launched in 2023 to celebrate and commemorate Lori’s work in the fraternal space. This scholarship will be awarded to a collegiate AOII member who inspires belonging within her chapter and/or the university community. The recipient creates, facilitates, and supports environments where everyone feels included, heard, and offered the same opportunities to thrive. The recipient will demonstrate how they advance belonging through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Dr. Lori Hart Belonging Scholarship will not only provide financial support for young women making a significant impact in AOII, their community and even our world.
GIVE TO THE DR. LORI HART BELONGING FUND
Southern Orange County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship
The women of Southern Orange County Alumnae Chapter are thrilled and proud to be working with the AOII Foundation to create an everlasting legacy with an endowed scholarship, which will provide an increased level of financial support to our sisters in college. It is to be awarded first to an initiated collegiate member from one of the following chapters: Lambda Alpha, Lambda Beta, Lambda Iota, or Theta Iota. The applicant must be in good standing with the chapter and the University and pursuing an undergraduate degree. Secondly, this scholarship can be awarded to an alumnae member in good standing, living in California and working on an advanced degree.
GIVE TO THE SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Tracy Maxwell Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Tracy’s journey has been defined by her unwavering commitment to education and service. From her early days as an AOII consultant to her impactful roles in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Tracy has left an indelible mark. As a survivor of ovarian cancer, she has demonstrated resilience and courage in the face of adversity, inspiring countless individuals along the way. This scholarship, generously endowed by Tracy’s family, friends, and AOII sisters, seeks to recognize and support a member who shares Tracy’s passion for illuminating pressing issues and effecting positive change. This scholarship, named for Tracy’s desire to shine her light for all the world to see, will be available to an initiated graduating senior or alumna member in good standing seeking a graduate degree in Nonprofit Management/Administration or the equivalent, Student Affairs, Student Personnel Administration, or the equivalent, or who serves or served as Panhellenic Council Executive Officer or Panhellenic Delegate their university.
GIVE TO THE TRACY MAXWELL LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Tribute to Sisterhood Nu Iota Legacy Scholarship
As Nu Iota sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi we have enjoyed lifelong friendships with wonderful accomplished women. For many, the bonds formed in their college years strengthened over time as they pursued professions and had life experiences. Sadly, they have lost some of their dear sisters and have looked for a meaningful way to pay tribute to those who were part of the Nu Iota legacy of sisterhood. Alumnae and friends of Nu Iota chapter established this scholarship to honor the memory of Nu Iotas that they have lost; paying tribute to their lifelong friendship, their dedication to lifelong learning, and their commitment to their professions by supporting sisters pursuing advanced degrees in the field of education through the Tribute to Sisterhood Nu Iota Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship will be available to an initiated member of AOII from Illinois, who is pursuing a graduate degree in Education.