An opportunity for fraternities and sororities to recognize outstanding undergraduate leaders was created in part by University Trustee and Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council member John Dyson ‘65. John, in conjunction with the University Scholarship Campaign, matched gifts toward the establishment of scholarships that relieve portions of recipients’ work requirements and provide significant grants. It was out of this generous offer that the program, informally known as the “Dyson Scholarship Challenge,” was created. Alumni raised a minimum of the necessary $37,500 to establish or enhance a scholarship endowment fund for the chapters listed below. More than $2.9 million was raised to establish 26 new scholarships for fraternity and sorority leaders.
Dyson Scholarship Recipients
The MGLC Book Scholarship seeks to recognize promising students in the multicultural community for their academic success by providing them with a $250.00 scholarship to offset the cost of books in the first year of college.
A reception held to honor the faculty and staff members for their support of the Cornell Greek Community. Faculty members from each of the seven colleges are nominated by their students and recognized. Cornell Greek undergraduate scholars are also honored.
The Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association, and the Multicultural Greek Letter Council are recognizing an outstanding Greek man and woman for their academic achievement. The criteria for this award will be the student’s grade point average, extra-curricular activities, and a short faculty recommendation.
The John S. Dyson Citizenship Award was established in 2001 in honor of Trustee Emeritus John S. Dyson ‘65, a distinguished Cornell University Alumnus of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity who has shown an outstanding commitment to the fraternity and sorority system. Since his undergraduate years, John has demonstrated true dedication and tremendous generosity toward fostering a fraternity and sorority experience that continues to enrich students’ lives. The award is given annually as a part of the A.D. White Leadership Conference to a student within the Cornell University fraternity and sorority community who has exemplified exceptional leadership within the Greek community, and who has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, philanthropy, scholarship, and citizenship.
In a community where many stand out for academic, social and philanthropic accomplishments, it is important to recognize those who go above and beyond expectations. Through out the year, the undergraduate councils along with the office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs seek to highlight the accomplishments of our faculty, students, alumni, and administrators.
Chapter Recognition: Chapters are recognized for their successful implementation of the Fraternity and Sorority Strategic Plan in the following areas: Most Improved Chapters, Most Outstanding Chapters, 
Outstanding Service to the Community, Outstanding Faculty Fellow Program, Outstanding Facility Management, Outstanding Financial Management, Randy Scott Stevens Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Interfraternity Council, Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Multicultural Greek Letter Council, Marj Converse Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Pan-Hellenic Association, Highest Sorority Grade Point Average, Highest Fraternity Grade Point Average.
Individual Accomplishments: Outstanding New Member, Outstanding Chapter Leader, Outstanding House Director, Order of Omega Award for Excellence in Leadership and Dedication, AD White Faculty/Administrator of the Year, Edwin Fitzpatrick Award for Outstanding Interfraternity Council Leader, Robert L. Harris, Jr. Award for Outstanding Multicultural Greek Letter Council Leader.
