Alpha Tau Omega Foundation: Scholarship Application

The Alpha Tau Omega Foundation is proud to again make available more than $100,000 in National scholarships to ATOs across the country. If you are interested and qualified, complete this application, attach your transcript and three letters of recommendation. You must then return the application and attachments to ATO National Headquarters by March 27, 2009. Your application will be reviewed and scholarships will be awarded on the following scale: 40% academic achievements; 30% demonstrated leadership in ATO; and 30% demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community. Requirements for consideration for the awards are: each candidate must be initiated member of ATO in good standing, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

If you prefer, you may download an Adobe PDF of this application form here and mail it to the ATO Foundation.

All sections of this application should be completed.

Please provide an official transcript of all work to date and three letters of recommendation.

Undergraduate scholarship applicants are required to submit the hard copy of the application with the appropriate signature.

I. Please mark the scholarship(s) you are applying for with this application.

Graduate Scholarship

Undergraduate Scholarship

William D. Krahling Excellence in Journalism Scholarship

J. Milton Richardson Theological Fellowship

Lawrence A. Long Memorial Law Scholarship

Gilles, Jones and Woods Memorial Scholarship

Province IV Kritter Scholarship Award

II. This section must be completed.

Name of Applicant
College/University
Social Security Number
E-Mail Address
Home Telephone Number
Permanent Address
City
State
Zip Code
Campus Telephone Number
Campus Address
City
State
Zip Code
Status
Date of Graduation
Major(s)
Minor(s)
Cumulative Grade Point Average	,on a .0 scale.

Are you currently receiving financial assistance:	Yes No
If yes, from where:
How Much?
Have you received any scholarships:	Yes No
If yes, from whom:
How Much?

Read this before answering the following questions:

These questions are designed to be essays. Feel free to answer them at any length you wish, but realize that your answers to these questions will make or break your chances of winning a scholarship when your application is evaluated and compared against other deserving applicants. The more detail that you can provide, without being repetitive, will most likely work to your advantage. Remember that your application is your chance to convince the judges that you are deserving of a scholarship. Give it your all. Please remember to proofread, proofread, proofread!

1. Describe your general college activities, offices held and participation in community activities.

2. List any honors, recognition, and scholarships you have received. (List awards and number of years you have received them.)

3. Please describe your greatest contribution(s) and participation in Fraternity activities. (NOTE: Service to the Fraternity is an important consideration.)

4. What are your academic and career objectives?

5. Please write an essay (not exceeding two single-sided pages in length) that describes yourself more fully. For example, you may wish to discuss your future hopes and plans; significant professional and personal experiences; educational and personal background; personal traits, etc. Why do you feel that you are the appropriate person to receive this scholarship? In short, we would like to gain some insight on you.

6. If you are applying for the Theological scholarship, what or who has influenced you to attend the seminary? (Please be detailed.)

All applications must be sent to the ATO Foundation and received by March 27, 2009.

ATO Foundation
32 E Washington
Suite 1350
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Telephone: 1-800-508-5131 ext. 203
Fax: 317-472-0945

32 East Washington Street, Suite 1350
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (800) 508-5131
Fax: (317) 472-0945

Notice: Alpha Tau Omega does not have chapters or affiliated organizations in the Philippines or in any other countries or territories outside of the United States. Use of ALPHA TAU OMEGA or ATO by any organizations outside the United States is prohibited without written permission from ATO National Headquarters.