The application for 2025-2026 is open as of November 1, 2024 and will close on February 1, 2025.

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Each initiated member in good standing of Alpha Omicron Pi may be awarded a scholarship once as a collegiate member and once as an alumna member during her lifetime. If you are an undergraduate and have previously received a scholarship, you are not eligible for another scholarship until you have reached graduate student status.

The funds may only be used for academic/educational expenses such as tuition, books, lab supplies, and fees required for academic purposes. Expenses put on your student account such as parking violations, athletic game tickets, etc. will not be paid for by these scholarship funds. Funds may not be used for any local or international Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity dues/fees, including AOII Housing. Funds may not be used for outstanding student loan debt of any kind.

No, upon submitting a scholarship application, you are automatically a candidate for any scholarships for which you qualify, including the Diamond Jubilee Scholarships. We encourage all interested candidates to submit a scholarship application and allow Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation to consider you for any awards for which you are eligible.

No; however, the selection is based on scholastic excellence, employment experience, past and current Alpha Omicron Pi activities and leadership, and campus and community involvement. Please note your GPA must be on a 4.0 scale, it can be converted. Convert your GPA here.

Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled as full-time students according to their college or university’s guidelines. Graduate applicants must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours and be considered at least part-time students according to their college or university’s guidelines. Proof of enrollment will be required.

Our preference is an official transcript; an unofficial transcript can be uploaded during the application process. All transcripts must be uploaded to your application.

Yes, you are required to obtain two (2) recommendations. Your recommender should know you personally and will be able to speak to your leadership, volunteer, and/or professional activities. We suggest asking but do not require, an AOII Chapter Advisor or AOII alumna, current or former professor, college/university official, a current or former employer, or someone of the like. Recommendations from other collegians, family members, and/or friends will not be accepted (even if they are alumnae).

Inform recommenders that they will receive an email from SmarterSelect. This email will contain a link to follow to give your recommendation online. Once complete, the recommendation will automatically upload to your application account. Remind your recommenders to check their SPAM folder if they do not receive the initial email. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure the recommendations are completed by the deadline (February 1, 2025, 11:59 pm Central Time). If your recommendations are not submitted by the deadline, your application is not considered complete. Recommendations from other collegians, family members, and/or friends will not be accepted (even if they are alumnae).

Email scholarships@alphaomicronpi.org and request the change by providing your new recommenders’ contact information and who will be replaced.

All applicants for 2025-2026 scholarships will be notified by May 31, 2025, whether they are a recipient or non-recipient, via the personal email or phone number listed in their application.