The Nutmeg Alumni Association Educational Award Fund
In 2024 Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu alumni established ‘The Nutmeg Alumni Association Educational Award’ in collaboration with our the Nutmeg Alumni Association Board and The National Alpha Gamma Rho Educational Foundation. We’d like to share a special thank you to our dedicated 1960s and 1950s alumni group for establishing and building our award fund.
The Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu, & The Nutmeg Alumni Association established the ‘Award Subcommittee’ consisting of both alumni and active members to allocate award funds for the creation of annual awards given to active undergraduate brothers. The committee determined three core award categories: Brotherhood, Academic Excellence, and Financial Need. These awards are symbolically named after elements found on the Sheaf, Sickle, Crescent, and Shield, reflecting the values and traditions of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.
A total of four awards will be given annually totaling $4,000
- Two based on Brotherhood ($2,000)
- One based on Academic Excellence ($1,000)
- One based on Financial Need ($1,000)
You can learn more about these awards using the drop-downs below:
The Sheaf symbolizes the harvest that has been provided. This award recognizes excellence in how a new member uses what has been given to him: membership in the Order of Alpha Gamma Rho. The recipient of the New Member of the Year award exemplifies dedication, initiative, and service to the chapter, demonstrating what it truly means to honor the privileges of fraternity membership.
Eligible applicants include members initiated during the Fall or Spring semester of the scholastic year. The award will be determined among active undergraduates based on their contributions and commitment to the chapter. This award reflects the chapter’s belief that kindness and reward follow those who live according to the principles of Alpha Gamma Rho.
Fund Purpose
The Fund shall be used exclusively to support the Fraternity by providing awards for students enrolled in the University of Connecticut and members of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity, and will be administered under the following terms.
To be eligible for the award(s), candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be an incoming or continuing undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Connecticut
- A member in good standing of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity
- Must be the recipient of the New Member of the Year award, voted on by a majority of undergraduate members.
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent on any other scale
- Must complete post-award requirements outlined below
The Shield symbolizes Alpha Nu’s prestige, unity, and strong reputation within Alpha Gamma Rho. Green represents agriculture as a sustaining force of life, while gold signifies legitimate aspirations, ambition, integrity, loyalty, and industriousness. Together, they represent the highest calling of fraternity membership.
The Brother of the Year serves as an example to others; his success and character act as a shield—protecting Alpha Nu’s reputation and ensuring a strong and honorable future for the fraternity. This award will be voted on by the chapter and awarded to the brother who has shown exceptional dedication and commitment throughout the scholastic year.
Fund Purpose
The Fund shall be used exclusively to support the Fraternity by providing awards for students enrolled in the University of Connecticut and members of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity, and will be administered under the following terms.
To be eligible for the award(s), candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a sophomore undergraduate student or older enrolled at the University of Connecticut
- A member in good standing of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity
- Must be the recipient of The Brother of the Year award, voted on by a majority of undergraduate members.
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent on any other scale
- Must complete post-award requirements outlined below
The Sickle Award is awarded to a brother who has “reaped the harvest” through academic excellence. This award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and serves as a reward for discipline, perseverance, and intellectual ambition.
The award will be given to the undergraduate brother who has maintained excellent academic achievement during the scholastic year. The Sickle Award demonstrates Alpha Nu’s commitment to supporting brothers who achieve academic success and embody the fraternity’s values of progress and self-improvement. An application is required for this award.
Fund Purpose
The Fund shall be used exclusively to support the Fraternity by providing awards for students enrolled in the University of Connecticut and members of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity, and will be administered under the following terms.
To be eligible for the award(s), candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a sophomore undergraduate student or older enrolled at the University of Connecticut
- A member in good standing of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity
- The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement and excellence in their field of study
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent on any other scale
- Must complete post-award requirements outlined below
The Crescent represents watchfulness, knowledge, and understanding. This award reflects Alpha Nu’s dedication to caring for brothers whose financial struggles may not be visible in everyday life. Financial need is often hidden, but the Crescent, symbolic of careful observation, acknowledges effort, character, and perseverance.
This award is given to a brother who demonstrates financial need while actively striving to become a better man and contributor to the chapter. The Crescent Award supports those who may fall short financially but continue to uphold the fraternity’s ideals through effort, responsibility, and determination. An application is required for this award.
Fund Purpose
The Fund shall be used exclusively to support the Fraternity by providing awards for students enrolled in the University of Connecticut and members of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity, and will be administered under the following terms.
To be eligible for the award(s), candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a sophomore undergraduate student or older enrolled at the University of Connecticut
- A member in good standing of the Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Fraternity
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent on any other scale
- Must complete post-award requirements outlined below
Application Timeline and Process
The Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Nu Awards are given in the Spring Semester and individuals are recognized at the annual Pink Rose event in the Spring and again at the annual Alumni Dinner in the Fall. Voting for the Sheaf and Shield awards will take place in April and be overseen by the Chapter Advisor. The application for the Sickle and Crescent can be found below and are due to the Chapter Advisor by April 1st of the current year. For further information, questions or concerns, please contact the Chapter Advisor, Matthew Syrotiak at matthew.syrotiak@uconn.edu.
Upon receiving any awards brothers must provide the following:
- Bank routing and account number
- High Quality Headshot & Bio
- Written letter to the award committee
- Willingness to attend the annual Alumni Dinner and Pink Rose events