Kathleen Orrison Sharp Scholarship

The Kathleen Orrison Sharp Scholarship is named for Kathy Sharp (Alpha Alpha 1966/Ball State). This award is reserved for Alpha Sigma Tau alumnae and collegians who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in a degree-seeking program; residents of the state of Illinois and enrolled at an institution in the state of Illinois; and demonstrate actions and advocacy of a socially conscious citizen engaging in animal welfare and/or environmental preservation (example: clean air, clean water, National Parks preservation, et. al).

About Kathy Orrison Sharp

Kathy attended Ball State University where she received her B.S. in Elementary Education. Passionate about education, she continued to earn her M.S. in Elementary Education and a Specialist in School Administration from Indiana University. She retired from Indiana Public Schools after serving as a teacher, school principal, and central office administrator.

Throughout her time as an alumna, Kathy has remained involved in Alpha Sigma Tau and sorority life. She is a longtime member of the Central Indiana Alumnae Association, where she has held multiple positions. She has also been involved in the Indianapolis Alumnae Panhellenic.

A rural Illinois native, Kathy enjoys traveling and has visited all seven continents. When asked why Kathy gives to the Foundation, Kathy said, “More than 50% of all college students graduate with student loan debt. Establishing this scholarship may help—even in a small way—to alleviate some of this debt for an Alpha Sigma Tau collegian.”