Chapter Scholarship Programs
Moving from a highly structured high school environment to the freedoms of college can be a challenging adjustment for students. Fraternities and sororities assist in many facets:
- Customized scholarship improvement programs
- Faculty/university advisers (required for each chapter)
- Networking through upperclassmen with knowledge of campus resources such as the library, tutors, computer labs and campus/community study locations
- Scholarship incentive programs
- Study partners
- Test-taking strategies
- Time management workshops
Member Resources
If you are a current member seeking academic support or resources, ask your chapter members! Your scholarship chair will be able to walk you through your chapters scholarship and academic plan and resources for members. If you are not sure what questions to start with, use the ones below.
1. Do we provide tutoring funds that might pay for me to get an individual or small group tutoring sessions?
The Academic Success Center currently offers free tutoring through Knack! You can request Knack tutoring for certain classes through July 31st, so check out the Academic Success Center for further assistance.
2. Are there are scholarships available for you as a member of your chapter through your (inter)national organization or the local chapter at Iowa State University?
Many chapters offer academic scholarships for members. The qualifications vary on the specific scholarships, so make sure to ask about these when going through recruitment or after you have joined your organization. You can explore these Iowa State scholarship opportunities through OneApp.
3. What resources are available for chapter academic success?
In partnership with the governing councils, the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement provides academic guidance and resources through the Greek Academic Achievement Plan (GAAP). This plan helps chapters evaluate current strategies to improve overall chapter academic success, as well as individual academic support and resources. For more information about GAAP, please reach out to your respective council executive board, SFE liaison, or Ben Knaack at bknaack@iastate.edu.