Fifty Jo Anne J. Trow scholarships are given annually by Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) to its members from an international pool of competitive applicants. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $6,000 and used to assist members in completing their undergraduate degrees. Selection is based on maintaining a 3.5 grade point average, academic records, participation in Alpha Lambda Delta activities, campus and community service activities, and the applicant’s essay answers.
Ifechinemerem Diwe, who is majoring in Mechanical Engineering, hails from Lagos, Nigeria. Diwe also serves as the President of Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), a Physics Tutor with the Student Learning Assistance Center, and as the Secretary for the Student Representative Executive Board at Our Lady of Wisdom University Catholic Church. When asked about the impact of Alpha Lambda Delta membership, Diwe said, “ALD has significantly enriched my college experience by providing a strong sense of academic community. I enjoy being among like-minded scholars and finding ways to encourage each other to grow and become the best representations of ourselves and ample representations of ALD and the honors college on our campus.”
Radha Yadav, who is majoring in Computer Science, hails from Janakpur, Nepal. Yadav also serves as Undergraduate Research Assistant at Artificial Intelligence in Transportation (AIT) Lab, International Student Ambassador, and an Honors College Student. When asked about the impact of Alpha Lambda Delta membership, Yadav said, “Being a member of Alpha Lambda Delta has reinforced my commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. It has connected me with a community of motivated scholars who inspire me to continue striving for impact both inside and outside the classroom. The recognition and community have encouraged me to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact in my university and beyond.”
Both Diwe and Yadav have been awarded the Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship in the amount of $1000. The scholarship is for the 2026-2027 academic year.