Alpha – Α – First
Sigma – Σ – Scholarship
Lambda – Λ – Leadership
“First in Scholarship and Leadership”
Book: Love of Knowledge
Lamp: Wisdom
Torch: Life
In the winter of 1945-46, Dr. Rollin B. Posey, Dean of University College at Northwestern University, realized that a measure of encouragement and recognition accorded an evening student’s scholastic achievement at an early stage of his/her pro
gram could provide the thrust of desire to achieve his/her educational objectives. Dr. Posey founded a society, Alpha Sigma Lambda, to honor those dedicated adult students who, while adroitly handling their life responsibilities, achieve and maintain high scholastic standards. The camaraderie, advantages and benefits of Alpha Sigma Lambda are its own best incentive for being. The Society not only brings together outstanding students and faculty, but also offers each individual an exposure to interests other than his/her own. To this day Alpha Sigma Lambda is not only the oldest, but also the largest, chapter-based honor society for full- and part-time students. ASL Scholarship Fund Donations
Each year Alpha Sigma Lambda awards scholarships to adult learners who meet criteria including a financial need for assistance to complete their degree. Funds for the scholarships come from sales of ASL merchandise as well as donations to the scholarship funds. ASL offers two scholarships that you can donate toward:
William C. Hine Undergraduate Scholarship Fund (one award winner each year)
ASL Alumni Scholarship Fund (number awarded depends on funds available) All donations are tax deductible. The ASL page will be sharing resources and tips for our members including outside scholarship opportunities, employment & career advice and other content that we feel would be beneficial for our community members. We do not endorse any of the websites and resources.
