Scholarship Information
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
2025-26 Scholarship Opportunities
The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Alumni Association at the University of North Alabama is proud to be offering up to ten $1,000 Academic/ Leadership Scholarships for new freshmen payable at $500 for the fall of 2025 and, if qualifying, an additional $500 for spring 2026. These scholarships will be awarded based on academic and leadership excellence demonstrated during high school and during the fall 2025 freshman semester.
Fall Qualifications:
A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or an ACT score of 24 or better is required. This qualification must be verified through UNA.
Leadership positions in high school are a premium. Participation in high school activities such as athletics, clubs, honor societies, student government and other organizations as well as awards and recognitions will be considered.
Activities outside of school will also be considered, particularly community service and leadership opportunities. Examples would include volunteer work, scouting, youth group leadership, etc.
To receive a scholarship, you must become a member of Alpha Tau Omega and be a member in good standing at the time of the award.
Spring Qualifications:
You will not have to reapply for a spring scholarship. For those who received scholarships in the fall, an additional $500 spring scholarship will be awarded automatically based on the following criteria:
Achieve a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2025 semester
Or
Achieve a 3.5 GPA or better for the fall 2025 semester and serve in an elected position of leadership in the chapter (president, vice-president, Chaplain, secretary, treasurer, historian, health & safety officer, membership education chair or recruitment chair). Elections are held in November each year
Or
Achieve a 3.5 GPA or better for the fall 2025 semester and be involved in at least one other campus leadership organization such as Freshman Forum, Student Government Association, LaGrange Society, or SOAR.
AND
Be a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in good standing.
Definitions:
“A member of Alpha Tau Omega” means you are recognized by the local and national fraternity and the University of North Alabama as a pledge or an initiated member of the fraternity.
For purposes of qualification for this scholarship, to be “in good standing” means that you are current on all monetary obligations to the chapter and national organization and are not under any judicial sanction or pending a judicial hearing by the chapter or university.
Payment Of Scholarships:
Fall scholarships will be a one-time $500 payment after initiation into the fraternity, which typically occurs in November of the fall semester.
Fall First Five Promotion The first five scholarship-eligible new members will receive a $250 payment: 1) upon recognition by the local and national fraternity and the University of North Alabama that you are a new member/pledge of the fraternity, and 2) after the first day of classes at the University of North Alabama has passed (August 20, 2025). They will receive the second $250 payment after initiation into the fraternity, which typically occurs in November of the fall semester.
Spring Scholarships will be a one-time $500 payment no later than January 31, 2026.
