Iowa State University Greek
Scholar of the Month Award
Purpose: To recognize students of the Greek Community that illustrate academic excellence, community
engagement and uphold academic integrity. These men should place a high priority on their course work at
Iowa State University. Nominated students should be those who serve as role models within their chapter and
as ambassadors of the values and ideology that embody the pillar of academics that the Greek Community
was built upon.
Qualifications: To be eligible for the Scholar of the Month Award, a student must meet the following
qualifications:
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Have a cumulative grade point average of (3.5) or greater at time of nomination
Must be a full-time student at Iowa State University
Have been a member of their respective organization for at least one semester
Must be an active member of a recognized Interfraternity Council (IFC) organization in good
standing at Iowa State University.
Those nominated should:
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Display commitment to excel academically.
Play an active role in enriching the collegiate experience of the Greek Community.
Proactively strive to enhance the academic, leadership, professional, and life skill sets of the
membership within his or her organization(s).
Demonstrate improvement in academics, leadership and/or involvement at Iowa State University.
Iowa State University faculty, staff, chapter advisers and students are eligible to nominate students.
When: Nominations are due on the 3rd Monday of every month. A total of six individuals will be selected
as the Greek Scholar of the Month throughout the academic year; three per semester (September 22nd,
October 20th, November 17th, February 15th, March 15th and April 19th.)
Applications can be downloaded from the office of Greek Affairs website or email
jlwebb@iastate.edu to request the form.
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Memorial Union
Room 0355
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-41023
Scholar of the Month Nomination Form
NOMINATION DEADLINE: The 3rd Monday of every month. (September 22nd, October 20th, November
17th, February 15th, March 15th and April 19th.)
Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________________
Student’s Major: _________________________________________________________________
Nominator’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
Nominator’s relationship to student:
☐ Faculty
☐ Staff
☐ Advisor
☐ Student Organization/Group
☐ Chapter Executive Member
☐ Other _________________________________________
Brief statement (300 words or less – please type)
Describe why you feel this student should be considered for the Scholar of the Month. Please provide specific
examples of his or her commitment to excel academically and their role within the Greek Community.
Submit nomination via email attachment to jlwebb@iastate.edu (Subject line: Scholar of the Month Nomination)
OR
Print off the nomination form and submit to Vice President of Scholarship’s Mailbox in: Memorial Union (The Office
of Greek Affairs)
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Memorial Union
Room 0355
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-41023