Scholarship & Fellowship

Order of Omega Scholarship & Fellowship Awards

Since 1985, Order of Omega has awarded over $1.2 million in undergraduate scholarships and more than $200,000 in graduate fellowships.

Questions may be directed via email to Reatha Cox (Vice President of Order of Omega).

Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate scholarship award winners will be awarded between $100 – $2,000 by Order of Omega.
Graduate Fellowship
Graduate students in a Higher Education (or related field) Master's program or Doctoral program will be awarded $1,000 (Master's) or $2,000 (Doctoral).

Undergraduate Scholarships FAQs

My Order of Omega Chapter is not very active, but I want to apply for the Order of Omega Scholarship. Does my application need to go through the Order of Omega Advisor, or can I just submit it directly to the Order of Omega Headquarters?

Order of Omega Scholarship applications require the Order of Omega Advisor approval. Please contact the advisor’s supervisor if you are having an issue contacting the advisor.

My Order of Omega Chapter is not currently in good standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters, but I want to apply for the Order of Omega Scholarship. What can I do?

The privilege of applying for the Order of Omega Scholarship Awards is reserved for chapters in good standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters. Please contact the Order of Omega Headquarters or your Regional Chapter Director (found on the website) and let us assist you in reestablishing the chapter or fulfilling the requirements to achieve good standing status. All requirements must be fulfilled before the chapter is eligible to submit scholarship applications.

Can my fraternity/sorority Chapter Advisor approve my scholarship submission instead of the campus Fraternity/Sorority Advisor?

The Order of Omega Advisor must approve the scholarship submission. Chapter Advisors, House Corporation Presidents, or other local chapter advisors cannot fulfill this requirement.

Can the official transcript(s) be delivered via email directly from the University?

Yes, as long as it is through a secure link or an email directly from the Registrar.

Are newly initiated members eligible to apply for Order of Omega Scholarship Awards?

All members in good standing are eligible to apply for the Order of Omega Scholarship Awards. Although newly initiated members may be eligible, consideration should be given to those members with the potential to meet the criteria of leadership and service to the Order of Omega, Fraternity/Sorority community, and the campus community. Each chapter should establish scholarship guidelines to facilitate the scholarship application process.

Does the scholarship apply towards tuition only or can it also be applied towards room/board, books, fees, etc.?

The scholarship funds are to defray college expenses. All scholarship disbursements are sent directly to the student.

Graduate Fellowship FAQs

I am not a member of the Order of Omega. Am I eligible to apply for the Fellowship awards?

Membership is not required, but is certainly encouraged. Order of Omega Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to the fraternity/sorority community and the Order of Omega. We encourage you to work with the chapter leaders to explore opportunities for honorary membership or participate in an honorary initiation at one of the regional conferences.

Is there a limited number of applicants from each college/university?

Order of Omega Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to the fraternity/sorority community and the Order of Omega. There can be multiple applicants from accredited master’s degree programs.

I was an undergraduate member of the Order of Omega; however, my master’s degree program is in another field. Am I eligible to apply for the Order of Omega Fellowship award?

Order of Omega Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited master’s degree program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.

I have previously been awarded an Order of Omega Scholarship and/or am Order of Omega Fellowship. Am I eligible to apply again?

Yes, as long as you still meet the award criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Order of Omega Master’s Fellowship or Doctoral Fellowship awards.

The Order of Omega Chapter on campus is not very active, but I want to apply for the Order of Omega Fellowship. Am I eligible to apply?

Order of Omega Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to the fraternity/sorority community and the Order of Omega. Although you would be considered eligible, we encourage you to utilize the Order of Omega Headquarters and the Regional Chapter Directors for ideas to grow the chapter.

My campus does not have an Order of Omega Chapter. Am I eligible to apply?

Master’s Fellowship Applicants must be currently employed and enrolled at a college/university with an Order of Omega chapter that is in good standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters. Please contact the Order of Omega Headquarters or your Regional Chapter Director (found on the website) and let us assist you in establishing a new chapter or fulfilling the requirements to achieve good standing status for the chapter. All requirements must be fulfilled and the chapter returned to good standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters prior to submitting a master’s fellowship or doctoral fellowship application.

Doctoral Fellowship Applicants must be currently employed and enrolled at a college/university OR PREVIOUSLY employed at a college/university with an Order of Omega chapter in good standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters.