Our Graduate Fellowship Programs

In 1988, Order of Omega established the Master’s/Doctoral Fellowship Program to give back to higher education—specifically the field of Student Affairs.  This program reflects our commitment to supporting those who dedicate their careers to the profession that helps our chapters flourish.

Since its inception, Order of Omega has awarded more than $301,000 in graduate fellowship grants through this program.

In addition, Order of Omega provides scholarships to deserving undergraduate students.

Fellowship Application Updates and Reminders

2025 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED

You may apply if you are:

  • Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited Master’s or Doctoral degree program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field. 
  • Employed full-time or as a Graduate Assistant with direct and/or previous direct responsibilities for advising Fraternity/Sorority Life and/or the local Order of Omega chapter.
  • Currently employed and enrolled at a college/university with an active Order of Omega chapter  OR  currently employed at an inter/national fraternity/sorority headquarters.
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Preference will be given to applicants nearing completion of their coursework.  Applicants must have a GPA to be considered for a Fellowship. 

Applicants do not have to be a member of Order of Omega, nor do they have to be a member of a sorority or fraternity to be allowed to apply for a fellowship award.

2025 DEADLINE:  Online application (including all supporting documents)  Friday, November 7th, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. CT. 

Details About Fellowship Application

Order of Omega sponsors graduate fellowship awards to master’s and doctoral students enrolled in higher education programs or related fields.

Master’s Fellowship Award – $1,000

Doctoral Fellowship Award – $2,000

2024 FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

FAQs About Our Fellowship Awards

Membership is not required but is certainly encouraged. We award our fellowships to graduate students who commit to their fraternity or sorority community and the Order of Omega. We encourage you to work with the chapter leaders to explore honorary membership opportunities or to participate in an honorary initiation at one of our regional conferences.

We award our fellowships to graduate students who show a commitment to their fraternity or sorority community and the Order of Omega. So, there can be multiple applicants from accredited master’s degree programs.

We award Order of Omega fellowships to graduate students enrolled in an accredited master’s degree program in:

  • Higher Education
  • Student Affairs
  • Related Fields

Yes. You can apply for our master’s or doctoral fellowship awards as long as you still meet the award criteria.

We offer Order of Omega fellowships to graduate students who are committed to their sorority or fraternity community and the Order of Omega. Although you would be considered eligible, we encourage you to seek assistance from our HQ and regional chapter directors to get ideas on growing your chapter.

Master’s fellowship applicants must be employed and enrolled at a college or university with an Order of Omega chapter that is in good standing with our headquarters. You can contact the headquarters or regional chapter director to establish a new chapter or comply with the requirements to achieve a good standing status for the chapter.

For doctoral fellowships, applicants must be currently enrolled and employed at a university or college or previously employed at a college or university that has chartered an Order of Omega chapter. It must also be in good standing with our headquarters.

Graduate Fellowship Awards

Qualifications for William J. Brennan and Jacque Placette Chapman Master's Fellowships

For William J. Brennan and Jacque Placette Chapman Master’s fellowships, applicants must be currently enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited master’s degree program in:

  • Higher Education
  • Student Affairs
  • Related Fields

Preference is given to applicants who are nearing completion of their coursework. They must also have a GPA to be granted a fellowship.

An applicant should be employed part-time or a graduate assistant with direct or indirect responsibility for advising a fraternity or sorority community and/or an Order of Omega chapter.

An applicant must be enrolled and employed at a college or university with an Order of Omega chapter that is in good standing with our headquarters.  Applicants currently employed at a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters are eligible to apply.

Order of Omega Doctoral Fellowship Qualifications

An applicant should be enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited doctoral degree program in:

  • Higher Education
  • Student Affairs
  • Related Fields

We prefer applicants nearing completion of their coursework. Also, an applicant must have a GPA to be considered for a fellowship grant.

An applicant must be employed full-time or part-time or a graduate assistant with current direct and/or previous direct responsibilities for advising a fraternity or sorority community and/or an Order of Omega chapter.

An applicant must be enrolled and employed at a college or university or previously employed at a college or university. Their campus chapter should have a good standing with Order of Omega’s headquarters.  Applicants currently employed at a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters are eligible to apply.