Foundation Scholarships and grants
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Academic excellence is a point of pride for Chi Omega, and in recognition of the exceptional accomplishments of our members, the Chi Omega Foundation awards scholarships and grants to both collegiate and alumnae members. Thanks to the generous support of alumnae and the dedication of our collegiate chapters, the Foundation provides more than $430,000 in academic and leadership scholarships to assist members with educational expenses.
Members are invited to apply for national scholarships and grants by reviewing the descriptions, deadlines, and application links below and selecting “apply” to view full eligibility requirements. Applications open eight weeks prior to each deadline, which typically occurs at the same time each year.
The Judith Babcock National and Chapter Scholarship Program of Chi Omega
Judith Babcock was an educator and philanthropist whose life modeled her belief in education and helping others through scholarship. Judith Babcock was a resident of Coral Gables, FL, an Initiate of Upsilon Delta | Miami who received her master's degree from Florida State University. For 32 years she was a teacher and media specialist with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and a member of Coral Gables Congregational Church. Through Judith’s estate, she made a generous contribution of $2 million to the Chi Omega Foundation for scholarships. In recognition of her gift, the Foundation has named the Scholarship Program for Judith.
Helping Hands Fund for Undergraduate Support
This fund was created to help provide support to undergraduate members of Chi Omega Fraternity in good standing who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Helping Hands Fund for Disaster Relief
This fund was created to help Chi Omega alumnae and collegians who are suddenly in financial need due to Presidentially-declared disasters.
Helping Hands Fund
Through this program, we are able to come to the aid of alumnae at times of crisis.
Marie freeman and Stanton p. Fischer scholarship fund
The Marie Freeman and Stanton P. Fischer Scholarship Fund honors Marie Freeman Fischer, a 1949 initiate of the Xi Chapter at Northwestern University, whose service to Chi Omega included leading the Chi Omega Alumnae Association and serving more than 20 years on the Psi Zeta House Corporation Board. A lifelong learner, Marie encouraged her five daughters to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to alumnae pursuing a graduate degree and alumnae 22 years or older who have returned to school to pursue an undergraduate degree.
Deadline: October 26, 2026
Engineering Impact - Bobbie Banaszak Gleiter Scholarship
Bobbie Banaszak Gleiter was an accomplished aerospace engineer, a dedicated advocate for women in engineering, and an Initiate of the Chi Beta Chapter at Purdue University. She established the Engineering Impact – Bobbie Banaszak Gleiter Scholarship to support Chi Omega collegians and alumnae pursuing careers in engineering. Her legacy continues through this scholarship, which encourages excellence in an ABET accredited engineering field.
Deadline: November 2, 2026
The Jean Mermoud Mrasek Scholarship for Panhellenic Leadership and Excellence
Jean Mermoud Mrasek has an extraordinary history of service that spans from being a collegiate officer, national leadership consultant, chapter advisor, National Panhellenic Conference Delegate, Fraternity National President, and ultimately National Panhellenic Conference Chairman. Established by Chi Omega Fraternity in recognition of her dedication, this scholarship supports delegates selected as Panhellenic Council officers for the upcoming year who will attend the National Panhellenic Conference College Panhellenic Academy, and may be applied toward conference registration, travel, incidental expenses, or paid directly to the leadership development program.
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Rowdy and Lucky Shain Scholarship
Foundation Trustee Melanie Maxwell Shain and her husband, John, established the Rowdy and Lucky Scholarship to honor the meaningful impact their two cats had on the Shain family. This scholarship is available for Chi Omega collegians currently in their junior or senior year, as well as alumnae, who are pursuing degree programs in animal welfare or veterinary medicine.
Deadline: February 1, 2027
Alumnae Educational Grant
The Alumnae Educational Grant supports Chi Omega alumnae seeking to further their education for career qualification or advancement. Applicants must hold verified alumna status by the application deadline. Those who meet this requirement are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to continue their academic and professional growth.
Deadline: February 22, 2027
Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Memorial Scholarship
The Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Memorial Scholarship honors a past National President and provides need-based financial assistance to collegiate members preparing for their senior year academic expenses. Elizabeth Carmichael Orman devoted her life to education and to the principles and ideals of Chi Omega, serving the Fraternity as S.H., S.M., S.K.A., and as a chapter advisor. This scholarship recognizes her lifelong commitment to learning and her enduring impact on Chi Omega Fraternity. Eligible applicants must currently be in their junior year or returning as fifth year seniors for the upcoming academic year.
Deadline: March 1, 2027
Mary Love Collins Memorial Scholarship
Mary Love Collins dedicated her life to Chi Omega Fraternity and to the broader fraternity world. She served as S.H. for 42 years and continued to be an influential leader in Chi Omega and the fraternity/sorority community long after. A lawyer by profession, Mary Love was deeply committed to higher education. This scholarship supports Chi Omega members enrolling in or currently enrolled in full time graduate study. Two separate applications are available: one for current collegians—including seniors and fifth year seniors—and one for alumnae.
Deadline: March 1, 2027
Application for collegians:
Application for alumnae:
Humphreys Chi Omega Scholarship for Study Abroad
Cathey (Epsilon Alpha | University of Oklahoma) and Don Humphreys are philanthropists dedicated to helping young people pursue their academic and career goals through international study experiences. This scholarship supports Chi Omega collegians in good standing who seek to broaden their academic and professional development through study abroad. Eligible programs must be at least eight weeks in length.
Deadline: March 1, 2027
Jan Boyd Blackwell Leading with Integrity Award
The Jan Boyd Blackwell Leading with Integrity Award supports initiated Chi Omega collegiate leaders in good standing who have demonstrated a courageous spirit of service and upheld the values of Chi Omega during a challenging time while leading their chapter. Members may be nominated by others, or they may nominate themselves.
Deadline: April 16, 2027
Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Educational Grant
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Educational Grant, underwritten by the Bahmann Foundation of Cincinnati, provides educational assistance to Chi Omega alumnae residing in the Cincinnati metropolitan area who are seeking to further their education for career qualification or advancement. Applicants must be living in the Cincinnati metropolitan area and be at least 24 years of age by the application deadline to be considered.
Deadline: April 16, 2027
If I have questions, who should I contact?
Angela Reynolds, Judith Babcock Scholarship Program Manager and Foundation Ambassador Liaison angela.reynolds@chiomega.com 901.748.8600.
According to IRS guidelines, scholarship awards must be used for educational purposes.
They cannot be used to cover Chi Omega dues and fees.