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Most importantly, members receive
recognition as distinguished scholars and members of a society that is
rapidly growing in numbers and prestige.
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All inductees receive a recognition pin
and a membership certificate (distributed by chapter sponsor).
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Members may purchase official society
jewelry.
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Through their chapters members may
compete for Alpha Chi scholarships and fellowships. Some chapters and
regions sponsor scholarships, and the National council annually awards
10 H.Y. Benedict Fellowships ($2,500 stipend for graduate or
professional study) and 10 Alfred H. Nolle Scholarships ($1,500 stipend
for the senior year of undergraduate study).
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Members may present scholarly work at
regional or national conventions.
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Members may receive Alpha Chi's two
periodical publications (distributed by chapter sponsors): the Recorder,
an annual journal of scholarship and proceedings of the society, and the
Newsletter, a biannual publication with news of national and local
activities.
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Subject to policies of the chapter and
institution, members may have special recognition at graduation, such as
wearing honor cords or stoles and having the gold Alpha Chi seal affixed
to diplomas.
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If they are employed by the federal
government, members may receive higher starting salaries than
nonmembers.
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Active alumni members receive the
publications and invitations to participate in other special programs,
including competition for the $5,000 Joseph E. Pryor alumni Fellowship.
