ABOUT US
Founded in 1918 at the University of Syracuse, Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Only a select few students on each campus are invited to join this esteemed Society each year. Mortar Board members are presented with the unique opportunity to join a diverse group of students from vastly different disciplines and interests. Since Mortar Board's founding in 1918, more than a quarter of a million members have held the honor of being initiated at 230 chartered chapters across the nation.
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Our Society provides its members with opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
OUR CHAPTER
At KU, the Torch Chapter of Mortar Board has a history of heavy involvement with service and philanthropy. Moreover, we value leadership and ensure that every member is willing to take a leading role in the organization. Our members represent the top scholars and leaders on their respective campuses. It is a participatory organization that challenges each of its members to actively engage with their campus and community and truly represent the spirits of scholarship, leadership, and service.
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MEMBERS
To learn more about the Torch Chapter Class of 2024-2025, please click the button below. On our member page, you will find a host of talented, intelligent, and highly motivated individuals, all of which embody Mortar Board's three pillars of scholarship, leadership, and service. The Class of 2024-2025 were selected from a very qualified pool of applicants and come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Please feel welcome to browse through the profiles to learn more about Torch Chapter's finest!
APPLY
We would like to thank you for your interest in our organization. To be eligible for membership at Torch Chapter at the University of Kansas, candidates must have attained senior standing (completion of 90 credits) by the fall of 2024; demonstrate exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service; and indicate commitment to involvement in Mortar Board activities throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. To apply or nominate, please complete and submit the Google Form(s) that will be linked below in February 2025 by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 1, 2025.
Subscription to Mortar Board electronic newsletters and digital magazine
Alumni networking + career and graduate school assistance
Academic recognition and connections with campus leaders
Possibility of an instant pay increase for federal government jobs with entrance at the GS-7 level
Graduate fellowships available only to Mortar Board members
Use of the Mortar Board LinkedIn page and KU mentoring + page for networking opportunities
