Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD)

From the Samford directory, Sep 7, 2026

Alpha Lambda Delta was founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois. It is a national honor society that recognizes first-year students who are in the top 20% of their class during their first semester. The Samford University Chapter is committed to excellence in academics and service. The National Council which governs the organization has prudently invested the resources and gifts from local chapters, National Council members, former fellowship recipients, and friends of the Society over the years so that the Perpetual Fellowship Fund now exceeds $4 million and can provide support for 50 undergraduate scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 each, 20 study-abroad scholarships of $1,000-$2,000, and 26 graduate fellowships from $2,000 to $7,000. Alpha Lambda Delta is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, which demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our value as a credible honor society. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and help students recognize and develop meaningful goals for their roles in society.​​This organization is open to all students irrespective of race, ethnicity, or other legally protected characteristics.​​​