In 2008, the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation
will make available over $100,000 in scholarships to ATO brothers across
the country. National scholarships are awarded on the following scale:
40% academic; 30% demonstrated leadership in ATO; and 30% demonstrated
leadership on campus and in the community. Good luck to all the
ATO’s that have applied!
If you have any questions, please contact Cheri Dillon at (800) 508-5131
extension 203 or email to cheri@atofoundation.org
Requirements for consideration for the awards are: each candidate
must be an initiated member of ATO in good standing, and have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. If you have any
questions regarding scholarships, please contact Cheri Dillon at (800)
508-5131 extension 203.
NOTE: Except as noted below, all national scholarship
applications must have been sent to the ATO Foundation and received
by April 25, 2008.
National Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Graduate scholarships are funded by a gift from the Dean Thomas Arkle
Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund. A minimum of four scholarships are
available to students either enrolled or accepted into an accredited
graduate program. The recipient must be a full-time student during
the academic year for which the award is received.
Lawrence A. Long Memorial Law Scholarship (Graduate Scholarship)
Honors former Worthy Grand Chief Lawrence A. Long who served as Province
Chief, Worthy Grand Keeper of the Annals, High Counselor, Worthy Grand
Chief and Worth High Chancellor. This scholarship is awarded to a student
who is enrolled or accepted into an accredited law school and is a
full-time student during the academic year for which the award is made.
J. Milton Richardson Theological Fellowship (Graduate Scholarship)
Established in 1981 to honor J. Milton Richardson who served as ATO's
spiritual advisor for nearly four decades. The scholarship is awarded
to an ATO who plans to attend or is enrolled in an accredited graduate
school in theology or the seminary, and who intends to become a member
of the clergy.
J. D. Sinnock Memorial Scholarship — University of Illinois,
Michigan Law School and Springfield High School
This award memorializes John David Sinnock, Illinois '83, who in
his twenty-four years of life made a profound impact not only on his
brothers and chapter at Gamma Zeta but served as a positive role model
with everyone he came into contact with.
Applicants must be a graduating senior member of the Gamma Zeta Chapter
who will be attending graduate school within the next six months.
Judged on scholarship, fraternal, extracurricular activities and
character.
*There are scholarships available each year for the most outstanding
graduating senior at Springfield High School and most outstanding student
at Michigan Law School.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships are funded through bequests from John
W. Ruettinger, the first chairman of the ATO Foundation Fund, N. Wiley
Thomas, ATO's first Northern initiate, and Alexander Macomber who served
for thirty-five years as the Worthy Grand Keeper of the Exchequer for
the ATO Fraternity. The recipient MUST have at least one undergraduate
year remaining before graduation.
William D. Krahling Excellence in Journalism
Established to help college journalism students strive for excellence
as exemplified by Brother William D. Krahling, Mt. Union '54, who served
as the editor of the ATO Palm, and now serves as the Editor Emeritus
for the ATO Palm and National Archivist. The scholarship will be awarded
to a student who is majoring in journalism or a related field, has
completed one academic year of undergraduate education and has at least
one undergraduate academic year remaining. A letter of recommendation
from a member of the journalism faculty is required.
Richard A. Ports Public Affairs Internship
The Richard A. Ports Public Affairs Internship recognizes the outstanding
ATO junior(s) with a demonstrated interest in public affairs/political
science. The prestigious award features a summer internship in Washington,
D.C. when available.
This program honors Richard A. Ports, Mount Union '50, Chief of Province
XII, who was killed in an auto accident while returning home from visiting
a chapter. Brother Ports was active in California and National politics
prior to his tragic death in 1965.
The Foundation pays $150/week stipend, travel to and from Washington,
D.C., and housing in Washington, D.C.
Applications for the Richard A. Ports Public Affairs
Internship must be sent and received by the ATO Foundation no later
than January 31, 2008.
LeaderShape
Full and partial scholarships to attend the LeaderShape Institute
are available each year from the ATO Foundation. No academic requirements
to attend, however participation by several chapter officers or upcoming
leaders proves most effective.
The Good Samaritan Community Awareness Award
Recognizes the top chapter(s) for outstanding service to community.
Judged as part of the Annual Report. There is one national winner,
2 runners-up, 0-10 honorable mentions and 0-15 National Finalists.
Erskine Mayo Ross Impact Award
Recognizes the top chapter(s) for outstanding charitable giving.
Judged as part of the Annual Report. There is one national winner,
2 runners-up, 0-10 honorable mentions and 0-15 National Finalists.
Regional Scholarships
Lee G. Barthold Memorial Scholarship — Lehigh
Scholarships given to the highest and most improved GPAs for sophomores
and juniors. *No application — based on grades from registrar's
office.
Epsilon Nu — Monmouth
Scholarships are awarded for the highest GPAs for sophomore, junior
and senior. *No application — based on grades from registrar's
office.
Frederick C. Philbrick Memorial Scholarship — University of
Illinois
This award was made possible by a bequest from Mrs. Edna Betts Philbrick
in memory of her husband, Frederick C. Philbrick, Illinois '11. Scholarships
are awarded based on academic performance, community and campus activities
and leadership as well as Gamma Zeta activities and leadership.
Robert J. Simonds (2nd Century Fund) Scholarship — University
of Illinois
Must be an initiated member of ATO in good standing and a full time
student at the University of Illinois, carry a grade point average
above the all-men's average at the University of Illinois, leadership
in the community, on campus and in the chapter. The Gamma Zeta Board
of Trustees will forward recipient recommendations to the Foundation.
Patrick Doherty Memorial Scholarship — Texas Tech
Memorializes Patrick Doherty, Texas Tech '74 who was killed by an
accidental gunshot wound in 1976. The Zeta Eta Board of Trustees will
forward recipient recommendations to the Foundation.
*Applications are available through the Zeta Eta Board of Trustees.
Brian Keech Memorial Scholarship — Nebraska-Lincoln
Memorializes Brian Keech, Nebraska '78, who died after a courageous
battle with cancer in 1995. The Gamma Theta Board of Trustees will
forward recipient recommendations to the Foundation.
*Applications are available through the Gamma Theta Board of Trustees.
Kenneth F. Murrah Educational Endowment — Central Florida,
Emory, Rollins and Stetson
Provides funding for educational purposes such as attending LeaderShape,
Regional Leadership Conferences, Congress. Requests for these funds
must be made using the Grant Application.
William Lloyd Muir II and John Thomas Muir Memorial Award Grant-In-Aid
Scholarship Program — Kansas State
*No application required.
L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Award — Kansas State
Named after L. Allyn Laybourn, Delta Theta '21 and given by the Foundation
upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund, to four members or pledges
in good standing living in the Chapter House with the highest grade
point averages for the previous school year.
Kenneth F. Murrah Scholarship Program — Central Florida, Emory,
Rollins, Stetson
An educational endowment created by Kenneth F. Murrah for four specific
chapters to encourage leadership development. Annual scholarships are
given for recipients to attend LeaderShape, Regional Leadership Conferences
and other leadership programs.
Gilles, Jones & Woods — USC, UCLA
Named after Dr. Clifford Gilles, Lyle Jones and J. Michael Woods,
men who gave much of their time to ATO. This scholarship was created
to assist deserving ATO undergraduates in continuing their education.
It was established to recognize ATOs from USC and UCLA.
G.A. Ross Scholarship Award — Purdue
Named after George A. Ross, Purdue '14, to award the top sophomore
for academic achievement. A plaque honoring this award hangs in the
Gamma Omicron chapter house.
Alpha Upsilon Chapter Scholarship — Gettysburg
Requirements to be considered for the Scholarship: An applicant
must be an initiated member of ATO in good standing, a member of the
Junior class of Gettysburg College in good standing, and have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
If you are interested and qualified to apply for the Gettysburg Alpha
Upsilon Chapter Scholarship, after downloading and completing this
application:
(a) send an e-mail with the completed application and any attachments
to David Raymond, President, ATO Chapter House Corporation at
and...
(b) hand deliver a signed hard copy to George Marguglio, Treasurer
and Chapter Advisor, ATO Chapter House Corporation, at Adams County
National Bank (Business Phone: 717-339-5125).
The deadline for submitting completed applications for the Alpha
Upsilon Chapter Scholarship is April 1. Applications are available
online or you can pick up a hardcopy at the chapter house.
Except as noted above, all national scholarship applications
must have been sent to the ATO Foundation and received by April 25,
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