Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship Info & FAQs

Alpha Lambda Delta awards 50 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate members. Five of these scholarships are valued at $6,000 each, ten at $3,000 each, ten at $2,000 each, and 25 at $1,000 each. These scholarships have been established to help qualified second and third-year members offset the costs of education. Candidates will be considered on the basis of merit. You must have at least one full year of undergraduate education left before you graduate at the time of the award. You are not eligible to receive a Trow scholarship if you are graduating before May 2027, meaning you need to be enrolled full-time in fall 2026 and spring 2027. The selection committee begins reviewing applications in mid-February, and decisions will be announced in June.

Each chapter is allowed a maximum number of awardees based on last year's induction numbers (between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025):

  • One awardee for any chapter,

  • Two awardees for chapters inducting 150-299 members,

  • Three awardees for chapters inducting 300+ members

Please note, students may only receive an Alpha Lambda Delta Trow Scholarship 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

  • Students must have been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta at least in the spring or fall of the year prior to the deadline and have at least one full year of undergraduate education left before they graduate at the time of the award (June).

  • Applicants must have joined at an institution with an active campus chapter.

  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.

Scholarship Stipulations

  • Part-time students may apply but acceptance of the scholarship involves an obligation to begin full-time enrollment and complete the year of study following the award of the scholarship.

  • Any request by a recipient for an exception shall be directed to the ALD Headquarters.

  • A scholarship will only be awarded for educational purposes.

  • Scholarship recipients are limited to one ALD scholarship award within the same year.

Responsibilities of the Recipient

  • Notify ALD Headquarters promptly of the acceptance of the scholarship.

  • Upon registration, send enrollment verification to ALD Headquarters. The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's institution.

Scholarship FAQs

Q: My chapter is not very active, but I want to apply for a Trow scholarship. Does my application need to go through the advisor, or can I just send it directly to the ALD Headquarters?
A: You can apply directly online using the ALD application form; no advisor approval is needed.

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

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

Q: Do I need to provide an official transcript of the college credits earned in high school?
A: No.

Q: Does the scholarship apply towards tuition only or can it also be applied towards room/board, books, fees, etc.?
A: The funds are to defray college expenses. Once the student has fully paid tuition and fees for the term, the funds will be disbursed to the student to cover other college expenses. Note that all Trow checks are sent to the institution, so any remaining funds after tuition and fees are sent from the institution, not Alpha Lambda Delta.