The Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars Program is an outreach program of the Iowa Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society. Its goals are to (1) recognize excellence among freshman and sophomore engineers, (2) build a community of engineers spanning all eight departments within the College of Engineering, and (3) promote Tau Beta Pi membership in the junior or senior year. Students selected for the program:
- Receive a $500 scholarship, and
- Have the opportunity the participate in the scholars program activities including:
- Membership in a community of peers
- Interaction with students from all engineering disciplines
- Leadership development
- Mentoring relationships with current Tau Beta Pi members
- Participation in Tau Beta Pi leadership training workshops and speaker forums
- Involvement in Iowa Alpha outreach and community service activities