Service Grant Info & FAQs

Alpha Lambda Delta awards two $5,000 grants to outstanding members to support their service experience. Candidates will be considered on the basis of merit.

Please note, students may only receive an Alpha Lambda Delta Service Grant once. Direct any questions to scholarships@nationalald.org. The selection committee begins reviewing applications in mid-February, and decisions will be announced in June.

Eligibility

Responsibilities of the Recipient

Notify ALD Headquarters promptly of the acceptance of the grant.
Upon registration, send your participation verification to ALD Headquarters. Grant funds will be sent directly to the recipient, so you will need to be aware of and accept any tax implications.

FAQs

Q: What if I don’t know the exact details of my service program before the application deadline?
A: Submit as much information as you can. As you receive more information, please forward the details to ALD Headquarters at scholarships@nationalald.org.

Q: Does my service experience need to involve academic credit?
A: You are not required to earn academic credit as part of the program, but you can if that happens to be included.

Q: Am I eligible to apply for a Service Grant if my program is shorter than a year?
A: Service opportunities must be a minimum of 6 months.

Q: Am I eligible to apply for a grant if I am an international student?
A: Yes, ALD grants can be awarded to international students.

Q: My chapter is not very active, but I want to apply for a Service Grant. Does my application need to go through the advisor or can I just send it directly to the ALD Headquarters?
A: All applications are submitted online through ALD, and do not need chapter advisor approval. You are a lifetime member, so you can apply for a Service Grant at any time, no matter the status of your undergraduate chapter.

Q: If I am awarded a grant but then my plans change and I want to pursue a different opportunity, can I use the funds for another experience, either in the same year or the following year?
A: The award must be used for the stated purpose you articulated in your application. If you are unable to participate, the grant will go to an alternate, and you may apply again the following year. If there are extenuating circumstances, such as a change in program due to reasons beyond your control, the selection committee will be consulted for an exception.

Q: Can official transcripts for the application be delivered via email directly from the university?
A: No, they must be uploaded online as part of the application.

Q: What can the grant funds be used for?
A: The funds are to defray any expenses. This can include any costs and fees for service participation, travel expenses, room and board, etc. Note that funds are issued directly to recipients and there may be tax implications. More information here and here.

Any inducted member of Alpha Lambda Delta who has maintained a 3.3 cumulative grade point average upon graduation or at the time of application is eligible. Applicants may be undergraduates taking at least 6 months off from studies, recent graduates taking a gap year prior to graduate school, or between jobs and looking for a meaningful service experience.

Grant Stipulations

Acceptance of the grant obliges the recipient to begin and complete the term of service outlined in the application. Any request by a recipient for an exception to the previously stated must be directed to ALD Headquarters.
Service programs must begin before June 1 the following year.
Grants cannot be deferred; applicants who are not serving during the time specified would need to decline the grant and reapply.
Grant recipients are limited to one ALD scholarship award within the same year.