The Friar Society is the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University of Texas at Austin.
Since 1911 the Society has recognized students who have made significant contributions to The University. The Society also sponsors the Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, The Friar Society Significant Contribution Award, and the Edward S. Guleke Student Excellence Award.
Throughout history, Friars are distinguished by their vows of absolute poverty and renunciation of all worldly pleasures. They devote themselves to mingling with people in order to preach and to collect money for charitable purposes. Because friars are dedicated to serving their fellow men, women, and communities, the founders of the Friar Society felt the friar represented the ideals of their new honorary organization.
The only prerequisite for applicants is the completion of 75 undergraduate hours. Members are selected on the basis of providing a significant contribution to the University of Texas at Austin. Graduate students will be considered, as well.
More about the Friar Society
Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship
Spring 2008 Membership Applications