Academic Scholarships
Theta Phi Alpha Foundation’s original purpose remains a core focus today: offering scholarships to Theta Phi Alpha Sisters.
Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. These academic scholarships can assist students with their tuition, college or university fees, books, and on-campus housing. Recipients are selected upon the evaluation of these qualities: academic performance, financial need, as well as service to Theta Phi Alpha, campus, and community.
In order to apply, the following criteria must be met:
Initiated members in good standing, including academically and financially.
Submit a complete application on or prior to the deadline, including:
Application form, including personal statement on the way you exemplify the values of Theta Phi Alpha (2,500 characters or fewer)
College transcripts
FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) form
Recommendation letter completed on your behalf by an advisor, faculty member, or manager. You will need to provide their email address.
UNDERGRADUATES: You will need to include your Chapter Advisor’s name and e-mail address.
Please find the link to complete the scholarship application here: https://forms.gle/nkPSCqpmsTczw8t57
Share this link to complete your recommendation letter: https://forms.gle/YzWCPYTsLT28yfvP7
If you have any questions on the scholarship application process, please reach out to Lucy Holmes-Higgin, scholarships@thetaphialphafoundation.org.
NGLA Scholarships
Since 2023, Theta Phi Alpha Foundation has partnered with NGLA by offering two scholarships to expand Theta Phi Alpha’s attendance at the NGLA Annual Conference, which covers the student’s registration. The Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) provides educational experiences and programming (is there something else that needs added here?)
Each February, NGLA brings together collegians with professionals at an Annual Conference. In 2024, the conference was held in Hartford, CT from February 22 – 25. Each year the conference has participants from nearly every state – all are welcome to attend.
Selection criteria for scholarships offered by Theta Phi Alpha Foundation will include emphasis on students who might otherwise be unable to attend. Scholarship applicants will also be eligible for scholarships provided by NGLA. One application: two opportunities! Initiated sisters of Theta Phi Alpha may apply here.
NGLA is committed to assisting chapters to align actions with values. They promote learning, community building, values-based leadership, and overall well-being of students and professionals. With a primary focus on campuses in the Northeastern US, their territory expands through Pennsylvania and encompasses over 55% of Theta Phi Alpha’s campuses.
This year’s conference is planned to provide fraternal leaders with inspiration, hope, and vision to navigate our current world. What a great organization for women who let the compass be our guide!
“As a first-generation student, being a multi-year recipient of Theta Phi Alpha Foundation scholarships was affirming. I was reminded that despite the financial barriers of graduate school, there were sisters and programs committed to seeing historically excluded women like me thrive and achieve the highest levels of education. Thank you for investing in me and believing in my purpose of becoming a bilingual licensed psychologist.”
-Ayli Carrero Pinedo, PhD