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Welcome to the Epsilon Theta chapter of the 

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing! 

School of Nursing - The University of Texas at Austin

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History

  • On May 16, 1980, the Epsilon Theta chapter became the 126 th chapter established by the STTI Honor Society of Nursing.
  • We are proud to represent nursing at The University of Texas at Austin with a global professional organization that values Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Goals of the chapter

  • We are committed with the nursing community to advancing these ideals and the Sigma values of Love, Courage, and Honor at the University and beyond.
  • We are dedicated to connecting nurses though leadership, volunteering, and research.

More than 100,000 nurse leaders from around the world

are proud to call themselves a Sigma nurse!

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Epsilon Theta Awards, Scholarships, and Grants
We hope these grants help you all to reach your academic, professional, and leadership goals with the support of the Sigma Epsilon Theta chapter. Please note that applicants may apply for any applicable awards but can only be awarded one award per cycle.

Fall 2025 - closed

  • Thank you for all who applied! 

Spring 2026

Applications open to active Epsilon Theta members and are due March 6, 2026.

All awards will be presented at the New Member Induction Spring 2026.

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Sigma Theta Tau Undergraduate Travel Grant

Travel grant is to assist outstanding undergraduate nursing student who is advancing knowledge in the area of nursing science & practice: One award of $500

Sigma Theta Tau Travel Grant Link

Student Scholarships Award

Scholarships recognize outstanding nursing students who are advancing knowledge in the area of nursing science & practice: One award of $500

Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Link

Research Grant Application

Research grants are designed to encourage nurses to provide leadership in research: 2 awards of $750

Research Grant Application Link

 
Epsilon Theta Chapter Research, Leadership & Teaching Awards

Awards recognize outstanding individuals who demonstrate excellence in Nursing Research, Leadership, and Teaching.

Dolores Sands Excellence in Nursing Research Award

Dolores Sands Award Link

Billye J. Brown Excellence in Leadership Award

Billye J. Brown Award Link

Janis Carelock Excellence in Teaching Award

Janis Carelock Award Link

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    Chapter Events

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    Questions about how to join?  Sigma Membership

    For any retired/alumna faculty questions please contact: Joyce Bennion

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    Chapter News

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    New Member Induction May 2025 

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