Foundation Scholarships and grants
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Academic excellence is a point of pride for Chi Omegas. In recognition of the exceptional accomplishments of our members, the Chi Omega Foundation awards scholarships and grants to collegiate and alumnae members. Thanks to the generous support of many alumnae and the commitment of our collegiate members, the Chi Omega Foundation assists our members through academic and leadership scholarships. This past year, over $318,000 was awarded to deserving Chi Omega alumnae and collegians.
2024
Scholarships and Grant Deadlines
Chi Omegas of all ages are invited to apply for our national scholarships. Descriptions and requirements are available year round by clicking on the links below. However, active links to the updated applications will not be available until approximately eight weeks prior to each deadline. The deadlines shown are around the same time every year.
Helping Hands Fund for Undergraduate Support
This fund was created to help provide support to undergraduate members of Chi Omega Fraternity in good standing who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Helping Hands Fund for Disaster Relief
This fund was created to help Chi Omega Alumnae and collegians who are suddenly in financial need due to Presidentially-declared disasters.
Helping Hands Fund
Through this program, we are able to come to the aid of alumnae at times of crisis.
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Alumnae Educational Grant
The Cincinnati Metro Area Alumnae Educational Grant is a program of assistance specifically for Chi Omega Alumnae living in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area who are 24 years and older desiring to further their education. Alumnae in this category are encouraged to apply.
Due May 13, 2024
Jan Boyd Blackwell Leading with Integrity Award
The Jan Boyd Blackwell Leading with Integrity Award is available for any initiated Chi Omega collegiate leader in good standing who has demonstrated a courageous spirit of service and has upheld the values of Chi Omega during a challenging time while leading her chapter.
Due April 26, 2024
Alumnae Educational Grant
The Alumnae Educational Grant assists Chi Omega Alumnae members who desire to further their education for the purpose of career qualification or advancement. Alumnae in this category are encouraged to apply. Applicants must show alumna status at the time of application deadline.
This application is now closed.
Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Memorial Scholarship
Honoring a past National President, this financially need-based scholarship assists collegiate members enrolled in their junior year or those returning as a fifth-year senior during the upcoming academic year. The scholarship was established to provide assistance with senior year academic expenses.
This application is now closed.
Mary Love Collins Memorial Scholarship
Celebrating a former National President’s pursuit of education, this scholarship assists members of Chi Omega Fraternity who are enrolling or enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program at an accredited institution for the upcoming academic year. Students who take at least nine credit hours a semester are considered full-time. There are TWO separate applications for the Mary Love Collins Memorial Scholarship: one for collegians and one for alumnae.
This application is now closed.
FOR COLLEGIANS
This application is for current COLLEGIATE members of Chi Omega Fraternity, senior or fifth year applying to a full-time graduate degree program for the upcoming academic year.
FOR ALUMNAE
This application is for current ALUMNAE members of Chi Omega Fraternity enrolled or enrolling in a full-time graduate degree program for the upcoming academic year.
The Humphreys Chi Omega Scholarship for Study Abroad
Cathey (Epsilon Alpha/U of Oklahoma) and Don Humphreys are philanthropists committed to helping young people pursue their academic and career goals through the experience of study abroad. The Humphreys Chi Omega Scholarship for Study Abroad is available for a Chi Omega collegian in good standing who wishes to expand her academic and career goals through the experience of study abroad. The program must be a minimum of eight weeks.
This application is now closed.
Interested in donating to a specific scholarship fund?
For more information about the scholarship and grant application process, contact Scholarship and Foundation Ambassador Coordinator Angela Reynolds at angela.reynolds@chiomega.com or 901.748.8600.