Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Scholarship

The Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship offering.

The scholarship is targeted to groups who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, including African American males. We will award a total of 5 - $1,000 one-time scholarships to graduating seniors to attend college for the 2011-2012 semesters. Applications are due May 1, 2011.  Applicants must provide proof of acceptance to college in order for scholarships to be awarded (a copy of an acceptance letter must be attached to application).

Scholarship criteria:

Ø       The attached application must be completed and received by May 1, 2011

Ø       Minority seniors must have GPA of 2.75 accumulative (attach official HS transcript to application)

Ø       Must obtain 2- letters of recommendation from a counselor, principal, pastor or community leaders (Recommendation letter must be attached to application)

Ø       A typed 300 – word essay on why it is important to “Think BIG and Dream BIGGER”.  Describe how learning to think by way of education relates to dream achievement.  Make it personal, thus incorporate your educational and dream desires.

Ø       Demonstrate good character

Ø       Active civic and community involvement (past or current)

Interviews for the scholarships will be held May 14, 2011.  Selection of winners will be made by May 16, 2011.  Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet held on June 4, 2011. 

Selections for the scholarships will be made on the basis of: (1) academic record, (2) leadership skills in school and community activities, (3) personal qualities that reflect maturity and readiness for success in college, and (4) their 300-word essay.

 Interested in your child applying for this scholarship?  

Return applications to the following address:

Sigma Phi Pi Beta Kappa Boulé

105 Kingston Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35211

Email to: cdsparks506hotmail.com

For more information about the Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi, visit www.betakappaBoulé.com/p1.htm

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