Scholarship
Scholarship is fundamental to sorority life as it cultivates academic excellence and personal growth among members. By prioritizing scholastic achievement, sororities create an environment that values education and supports members in their pursuit of knowledge. Embracing scholarship not only enhances individual success but also strengthens the collective intellect and future opportunities within the sorority community.
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Studies have shown that students who are members of sororities and fraternities are more likely to graduate compared to students who are not affiliated. From initiation as new members to graduation, sororities consistently promote, develop, and uphold academic success. At The University of Texas at Austin, women involved in sororities have, on average, higher GPAs than those reported for all university females.
Panhellenic Grade Point Average: 3.65
Undergraduate Female Grade Point Average: 3.49
Undergraduate Grade Point Average: 3.47
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Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations. It recognizes juniors and seniors who have demonstrated high standards in scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organizations, as well as within Fraternity and Sorority Life, the campus, and the local community. Members are selected from the top 3% of students at each institution.
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The University Panhellenic Council takes pride in providing scholarships to aid members in covering their dues and alleviating the financial burden of tuition. These scholarships offer a range of options tailored to meet the individual needs and criteria of students within the Panhellenic community.
Scholarship applications can be found on the Resources Page.