Navigating Sigma Kappa Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide to Requirements and Opportunities

The Sigma Kappa Foundation offers various scholarships and grants to support its members' academic and personal growth. These opportunities are available to initiated collegiate and alumnae members in good standing, who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. This guide provides a detailed overview of the scholarships, grants, and their respective requirements.

Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarships

Since 1989, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has awarded nearly $1.65 million in scholarships, thanks to generous donors. Over 60 scholarships are available to encourage and support the scholastic development of collegiate and alumnae sisters. The scholarships cover academic expenses for undergraduate and graduate degree studies.

General Eligibility for Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarships

To be eligible for Sigma Kappa Foundation scholarships, applicants generally need to:

Be an initiated collegiate or alumnae member of Sigma Kappa in good standing with the Sorority.
Be enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the specified academic year (e.g., 2026-27).

Specific Scholarship Opportunities and Requirements

The Sigma Kappa Foundation offers a diverse array of scholarships, each with its own specific focus and eligibility criteria. Here's a detailed look at some of these opportunities:

Margaret J. Andrew Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):

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- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: Food science and technology.
- Qualifications: Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing, studying food science/food technology or a related major (nutrition, dietetics), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Funds Available: \$750.
- Number Awarded: 2.
Frances Warren Baker Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: Journalism, Communications.
- Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing enrolled in an undergraduate program in journalism or communication (print media) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to sophomores and juniors with at least one year remaining.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Beta Nu/Caryl Cordis D’hondt Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member in good standing (scholastic, financial, membership) of Beta Nu Chapter (Bradley University), in need of financial assistance, and involved in Sigma Kappa and the Bradley University campus.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Beta Omega Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated, active member in good standing of Beta Omega Chapter (University of Nebraska, Omaha), a junior or senior class status (mid-year graduating seniors are eligible), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and in need of financial assistance.
- Funds Available: \$1,000.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Beta Sigma Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an active, initiated member in good standing of Beta Sigma Chapter (Purdue University), a sophomore, junior, or senior class status (mid-year graduating seniors are eligible), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, in need of financial assistance, residing in the chapter house, and demonstrating leadership in their chapter and on campus.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Walta Wilkinson Carmichael Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):

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- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an alumnae member in good standing, enrolled in a graduate program, who has demonstrated participation in collegiate chapter activities from their beginning year and continuing through the senior year of membership, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Christine Kerr Cawthorne Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated collegiate member in good standing of Alpha Chi Chapter (Georgetown College), a matriculated rising sophomore at the time the application is completed (and therefore a matriculated junior in the academic year for which the scholarship is issued), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Funds Available: \$1,000.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Maridell Braham Condon Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: Education.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated, active member in good standing, majoring in education, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to juniors and seniors with at least one year of study remaining.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Delta Chi Alumnae Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member of Delta Chi Chapter (University of Central Oklahoma), a junior or senior class status, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, and currently enrolled in 12 hours or more.
- Funds Available: \$400.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member in good standing of Alpha Tau Chapter (Michigan State University) and demonstrate financial need.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Epsilon Epsilon Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):

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- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member in good standing of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter (University of Georgia), a junior or senior class status, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Epsilon Tau Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member in good standing (scholastic, financial, membership) of Epsilon Tau Chapter (California State University at Fullerton) and demonstrate financial need and involvement in Sigma Kappa, campus, and the community.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1.
Marian Johnson Frutiger Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship):
- Purpose: To encourage and support scholastic development.
- Focus: General studies.
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member in good financial standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, exemplifies the ideals and standards of Sigma Kappa, exhibits outstanding sisterhood, and demonstrates leadership in the Greek system.
- Funds Available: \$1,000.
- Number Awarded: 3.
Gamma Iota Scholarships:
- Available for members attending Kappa Eta (Texas Christian University), Zeta Nu (University of Texas at San Antonio), Gamma Tau (Midwestern State), or Zeta Kappa (Angelo State).
- Qualifications: Must be an initiated member with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, have held or currently hold a Sorority position, demonstrate involvement in campus and community activities, and be in need of financial assistance.
- Funds Available: \$500.
- Number Awarded: 1 for each chapter.
Lucile Cheever Graubart/Lambda Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Elise Reed Jenkins Memorial Scholarships - Gamma Lambda (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Elise Reed Jenkins Memorial Scholarships - Gamma Psi (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Kappa Zeta Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships -Alpha Theta (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships -Theta Phi (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Evelyn S. Nish Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Mary Turnbull Schacht Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sigma Kappa Foundation Alumnae Continuing Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sigma Kappa Foundation Alzheimer's/Gerontology Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sigma Kappa Foundation Founders’ Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sigma Kappa Foundation Gerontology Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sigma Kappa Foundation Michigan Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Elin J. Stene/Xi Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Lorraine E. Swain Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Theta/Caryl Cordis D’hondt Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Theta Tau Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Barber Owen Thomas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Irma E. Andrew Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Application Process for Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarships

The application process for Sigma Kappa Foundation scholarships generally involves the following steps:

Online Application: Complete the application form available on the Sigma Kappa Foundation website.
Supporting Documents: Submit the required supporting documents, including:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
Deadline: Ensure that the application and all supporting documents are submitted by the specified deadline, typically March 1st.

Sigma Kappa Emergency Grants

Sigma Kappa also provides emergency grants to assist members facing unforeseen financial difficulties. These grants aim to support members in maintaining their education and overcoming personal hardships.

Collegiate Emergency Grant

The Collegiate Emergency Grant is designed to aid collegiate members in good standing who encounter financial distress due to unforeseen life-changing circumstances.

Purpose: To provide emergency financial assistance for tuition and books, rent and housing-related expenses, personal medical bills, replacement of personal items, and other critical needs.
Eligibility: Open to truly needy collegiate members in good standing who find themselves in financial distress due to unforeseen life-changing circumstances.
Repayment: A Collegiate Emergency Grant does not need to be repaid unless the member changes her membership status during the grant award year.

Sister to Sister Disaster Recovery Fund

The Sister to Sister Disaster Recovery Fund assists alumnae and collegiate members who experience financial distress due to a Presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for expenses not covered by insurance claims and FEMA, up to \$5,000.
Eligibility: Alumnae and collegiate members of Sigma Kappa who find themselves in financial distress due to the occurrence of a Presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.
Application Deadline: Grant applications can be accepted for up to six months following the Presidential declaration.

Barbara Denham Warren Grant

The Barbara Denham Warren Grant provides emergency grants to Delta Upsilon members in good standing who face financial distress due to medical, natural disaster, or other severe personal or family problems.

Purpose: To provide emergency financial assistance to aid truly needy Delta Upsilon members in good standing, those who find themselves in financial distress, emergency or crisis through medical, natural disaster, or other severe personal or family problems.
Eligibility:
- Initiated collegiate members of Delta Upsilon, Missouri State University in good standing.
- Grade point average must be at or above the minimum to remain an active member of the Delta Upsilon Chapter.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Besides the Sigma Kappa Foundation scholarships, members can also explore external scholarship opportunities, such as those offered by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Foundation.

National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Foundation Scholarships

The NPC Foundation offers scholarships to outstanding Panhellenic women, with the application period running from early December to mid-March each year.

Alpha Phi/Betty Mullins Jones Scholarship: Awarded to a collegiate Panhellenic woman who has worked to further her fraternal community’s reputation on her campus and who embodies the values of sisterhood, philanthropy, and scholarship.
Elizabeth Ahlemeyer Quick/Gamma Phi Beta Scholarship: Awarded to a collegiate member in good standing of one of the NPC member organizations who has displayed outstanding service to her local College Panhellenic.
Mary Louise Roller Scholarship: A \$1,000 scholarship awarded to an undergraduate woman who plans to attend graduate school the following fall and has displayed outstanding service to her local College Panhellenic during her undergraduate years.
Phoenix Panhellenic Association Centennial Scholarship: Typically awarded annually to collegiate applicants who are members in good standing at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Sigma Kappa Courage and Conviction Scholarship: A \$1,000 scholarship awarded annually.

Sigma Kappa Delta Scholarships and Membership

Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. New members must meet specific requirements to be eligible for SKD scholarships and awards.

Eligibility Requirements for SKD Membership

Be enrolled in a two-year college with an active Sigma Kappa Delta Chapter.
Have completed a minimum of one college course (excluding developmental courses) in English language or literature.
Have no grade lower than a B in English.
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in general scholarship.
Have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college course work for a cumulative total of twelve semester hours.
Pay the one-time member fees (\$35 National dues and applicable local dues).

Special Membership Circumstances

Students Who Retake Courses: Students who fail to meet the basic requirements because of poor English grades and who retake those courses may replace the lower grades with the higher grades when considering eligibility.
Dual Enrollment Students: Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit programs allow eligible high school students to enroll in college courses for both high school and college credit. Once they meet the required criteria for membership, they may join SKD, whether or not they have graduated high school.
Provisional Members and Potential Members: SKD National encourages advisors to invite potential members to participate in chapter activities until they have met the criteria to join officially, at which time they may attend the convention and compete for SKD scholarships and awards.
Honorary Memberships: Advisors are highly encouraged to thank faculty, staff, and administrators for their support of the local SKD Chapter with an honorary membership.

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