To apply for an O∆K scholarship or fellowship in the 2025-26 cycle, an individual must:
- be an initiated member of Omicron Delta Kappa;
- be considered an Active member (Active Initiate, Active Annual or Active Legacy are all eligible);
- be in senior status if an undergraduate;
- intend to complete, no later than August 31, 2026, an undergraduate degree or complete the requirements for undergraduate courses if enrolled in a dual undergraduate/graduate or professional degree program;
- expect to enroll or are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or professional program in the United States or abroad; and
- have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) on all academic work at both the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate level if appropriate.
Below is the expected list of scholarships and fellowships to be awarded in 2026. The scholarships can be used up to three years later by deferral. Final allocations and amounts will be set in January 2026. Scholarships and fellowships range from $1,000 – $10,000, available for award this year:
- John R. Alford Scholarship in Law – awarded to top applicant who is an initiate of the Washington and Lee University Circle and attending law school (one scholarship, $10,000)
- John D. Morgan Scholarship – awarded to the top undergraduate applicant (one scholarship, $3,500)
- Albrecht Arts Fellowship – awarded to top applicant representing the arts pillar who plans to pursue a graduate or professional degree in the Creative and Performing Arts (one scholarship, $2,500)
- Rick Bright Fellowship in Life and Data Sciences for Global Public Health – awarded to the top applicant pursuing a graduate or professional degree in life science, data science, and related fields (one scholarship, $2,500)
- Winton M. Blount Scholarship – awarded to an applicant from the State of Alabama (one scholarship, $2,500)
- Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship – (one scholarship, $2,500)
- Louise and William Latture Scholarship – awarded to a student from an institution in the southeastern United States (one scholarship, $3,000)
- Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship – awarded to the two top applicants initiated at a circle located at an institution in the State of Ohio (two scholarships, $2,250 each)
- Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant from the Omega Circle (one scholarship, $3,500)
- Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship – (two scholarships, $2,000)
- Matthew B. Nobles Scholarship for International Studies – awarded to a student studying (and living) at an institution outside of the United States (one scholarship, $2,000)
- Kenneth P. Ruscio (Washington and Lee University) Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant from the Alpha Circle (one scholarship, $2,000)
- Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant representing the athletics pillar as an athlete-scholar (one scholarship, $1,500)
- Laura Larissa Morgan (University of Miami) Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant from the
University of Miami (one scholarship, $1,500) - Clemson University Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant from the Clemson University Circle (one scholarship, $1,000)
- University of Kentucky Endowed Scholarship in honor of John H. Herbst – awarded to an applicant from the University of Kentucky (one scholarship, $2,000)
- The Siegal Family (University of Louisville) Scholarship – awarded to an applicant from the University of Louisville (one scholarship, $1,000)
- University of Maryland, College Park (Sigma Circle) Scholarship in honor of Drury G. Bagwell, Jr. – awarded to an applicant from the University of Maryland, College Park (one scholarship, $1,000)
- Lit and Mary Maxwell Scholarship – awarded to an applicant from the University of Richmond (one scholarship, $1,000)
- Stephen D. Bisese (University of Richmond) Scholarship – awarded to the top applicant from the Epsilon Circle (one scholarship, $1,000)
- Samford University Endowed Fund in honor of Dean Rod Davis – awarded to the top applicant from Samford University (one scholarship, $1,000)
- Palmer G. Vance II Scholarship – awarded to an initiate at an institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (one scholarship, $1,000)
- General Scholarships – awarded to other outstanding students (17 scholarships, $1,000 each)
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please click here. For more information or help with questions about the scholarship application process, please contact Michelle Dilk, director for external relations, at [email protected] or (540) 458-5346.
