Why should I join Sigma Tau Delta?

Sigma Tau Delta is an invitation-only International English honors society in a community of 900 chapters all dedicated to promoting the importance of literacy. Not only does your membership set you apart as an individual dedicated to your craft, but you also have the added bonus of opportunity to internships, scholarships, and publication!

Inducted members will receive a personalized Sigma Tau Delta membership certificate, and the official Society pin to signify high achievement in English language, writing, and literature. Members may also wear Sigma Tau Delta regalia at graduation and other important ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments and signify their excellence.

Scholarships:

• Members are eligible to apply for a merit-based $1,000 scholarship to attend The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) Summer Institute or Capital Semester. This scholarship is available to one Sigma Tau Delta member per year through a partnership with TFAS and the Association of College Honor Societies.

Publication:

• Members may submit papers for publication in The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review, Sigma Tau Delta’s online publications, The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter and WORDY by Nature, the official Sigma Tau Delta blog.

Internship:

• Members may apply for Sigma Tau Delta co-sponsored internships with a major publisher and an online book store that funds worldwide literacy initiatives.
• Members are eligible for a $500 merit-based scholarship to attend the Washington Internship (WII) internship program through a partnership with WII and the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS).

For more info and the full list of currently available internship opportunities, please see: http://www.english.org/members/benefits.shtml