Awards and Scholarships
Gamma Tau Chapter is proud to recognize excellence in business, service, and scholarship through three annual awards. The Lola M. Parker Achievement Award honors an outstanding businesswoman in the Twin Cities community. The Mahala S. Evans Award celebrates an exceptional Soror within our chapter. And the Dorothy Marie Ellison Scholarship invests directly in the academic futures of students in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Together, these awards reflect our chapter’s enduring commitment to honoring achievement and creating opportunity.
Lola M. Parker Achievement Award
The Lola M. Parker Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Named for our Founder, this award is presented annually to a woman whose total commitment to community service and professional excellence embodies the values and vision of Lola Mercedes Parker. Gamma Tau proudly presents this award each year to recognize an outstanding businesswoman in the Twin Cities.
Past Award recipients
Mahala S. Evans Award
The Mahala S. Evans Award recognizes the Gamma Tau Soror who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the chapter, the Sorority, and the community over the course of the year. This award honors the spirit of sisterhood in action, celebrating a member whose contributions, leadership, and commitment to our mission have made a lasting impact.
Past Award recipients
Dorothy Marie Ellison Scholarship
Named in honor of Dorothy Marie Ellison, one of Gamma Tau’s nine founding members, this scholarship reflects the chapter’s deep commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Awards are presented annually to graduating high school seniors in the Twin Cities metro area, as well as adult learners returning to complete their undergraduate education. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to furthering their education.
All scholarship funds are raised through Gamma Tau’s annual Scholarship Luncheon and Auction, ensuring that every dollar contributed by our community goes directly to supporting a deserving student.
Past scholarship recipients
Dorothy Marie Ellison
Scholarship Requirements
Applications for the Dorothy Marie Ellison Scholarship are accepted annually. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be enrolled in or accepted by an accredited college or university
- Demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement
- Show a sustained commitment to furthering their education
For questions about the scholarship or application requirements, please contact the Gamma Tau Scholarship Committee at iotagtc@gmail.com.
National Scholarship Opportunities
Students may also be eligible to apply for national scholarships offered through Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., including awards for high school seniors, undergraduate students, adult learners, and teen mothers pursuing higher education.
For more information, please visit the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. National Website.