Tau Sigma National Honor Society Scholarship

Name: Tau Sigma National Honor Society Scholarship

Award Amount: $500 to $5,000 annually

• Multiple scholarships awarded each year, with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Information and Eligibility:

The Tau Sigma National Honor Society Scholarship is exclusively available to members of Tau Sigma, the national honor society that recognizes academic excellence among transfer students. Established in 1999 at Auburn University, Tau Sigma promotes leadership, service, and community involvement among transfer students nationwide. The society has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to deserving members.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Membership: Must be a current member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Membership is by invitation only—eligible transfer students are typically invited following their first full semester with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Transfer Student Status: Must have transferred with at least one full year (typically 12–27 semester hours) of academic credits from a previous institution.

Application Process
Scholarship applications are typically distributed via chapter advisors, who send application instructions to members—usually in the fall. Members submit materials demonstrating: involvement in and service to their local chapter, service to both their institution and broader community, and continued academic achievement.

Deadline:

• Varies by chapter; applications are often due in the fall semester. Final scholarship awards are announced late in the year or early winter (e.g. December or January).

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