Scholarships

Annually, Sigma Tau Delta offers a variety of scholarships valued at up to $4,000 each. Because these scholarship opportunities are offered exclusively to Sigma Tau Delta members, applicants have a very good chance of receiving an award--and going through the application process is excellent practice for those planning to attend graduate school or apply for a job. Applications are judged on both academics and service.

The Central Office provides scholarship information to every chapter in September. Application forms, deadline information, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and tips to create a winning application may be downloaded via this web page.

Before receiving a scholarship, recipients are required to provide proof of registration in a full load of courses appropriate to Sigma Tau Delta's mission. Should winners not be able to provide such verification at the beginning of the fall semester following their application process, their awards will be offered to alternates. Awards are usually determined by March 31 and are typically announced at the annual convention.

Address questions to: Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Shannin Schroeder, email: smschroeder@saumag.edu.

Scholarship Submission

Link to Electronic Submission Option

Scholarship Application Information

  • Junior Scholarships (up to $3,000)
    Due November 6
    Student members apply for these scholarships, given in honor of E. Nelson James, during their junior year. Dr. James served as the second Executive Secretary of Sigma Tau Delta and as Editor of The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle.
  • Senior Scholarships (up to $3,000)
    Due November 6
    Student members apply for these scholarships, given in honor of Elva Bell McLin, during their senior year. Winners may be enrolled as fifth-year seniors or graduate students enrolled in an English program when they receive their scholarship. Dr. McLin served as Southern Regent and Historian of Sigma Tau Delta.
    Note: Seniors planning on teaching full-time and studying part-time do not qualify for the Senior Scholarship. They are, however, eligible to apply for the P.C. Somerville Award.
  • Graduate Scholarships (up to $3,000)
    Due November 6
    Graduate student members apply for these scholarships, given in honor of Edwin L. Stockton, Jr., after beginning their graduate work. Dr. Stockton was the fourth President of Sigma Tau Delta.
  • Alumni Epsilon Scholarship (up to $2,500)
    Due November 6
    Applicants must be Alumni Epsilon chapter members returning to school in programs of study that are consistent with the mission of Sigma Tau Delta. This scholarship was endowed in 1992 in honor of Henry Regnery.
  • Sigma Tau Delta Scholarship (up to $4,000)
    Due November 6 
    Applicants need not be in a specific year of college. This scholarship recognizes student members for academic excellence and outstanding service to Sigma Tau Delta.
  • Study Abroad Scholarships (up to $3,000)
    Due November 6 and March 30
    These scholarships are for active, undergraduate members to be used for the purposes of studying for an academic term or year in a certified, undergraduate program outside the country in which their chapter is located.
  • Summer Program Scholarships (up to $1,000)
    Due March 30
    These scholarships are for active, undergraduate members to be used for the purposes of attending a special summer program within the country in which their chapter is located.
    Note: This scholarship cannot be used toward a regular summer session at the student's home institution.