Upsilon Omega Scholarship

The purpose of the Upsilon Omega Chapter Scholarship is to provide assistance to African American high school seniors from the St. Louis Metropolitan area pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited 4-year college or university. Since 1995, the Upsilon Omega chapter, in conjunction with Upsilon Omega Foundation, has provided scholarships to hundreds of students, totaling approximately $250,000.

Eligibility Criteria
- High School Senior
- African American
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Planning to attend a 4-year university as a full time student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours)
- Resident of the St. Louis Metropolitan area (St. Louis City MO, St. Louis County MO, St. Charles County MO, Madison County IL, St. Clair County IL)

Scholarship finalists will be required to participate in a virtual interview.

Recipients will be required to provide proof of enrollment before funds are disbursed.

Questions? Contact Chris Lagrone cjlmspu99@gmail.com

Donor
Upsilon Omega Chapter - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Parent/Guardian Name(s)
  2. Parent 1 address (if different than yours). Include home number & street, city, state and zip code
  3. What is your family's annual income?
  4. Please indicate the number of persons living in your immediate household.
  5. What college/university do you plan to attend next year? Please only list one school.
  6. What are your professional or vocational goals?
  7. List high school activities (sports, clubs, offices, etc.).
    • 1. Activity
    • 2. Describe involvement (position, office, award, honors, letter, recognition)
    • 3. Years
  8. List community service and volunteer activities.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/Service
    • 3. Dates
  9. List leadership roles you have held in school or the community.
    • Organization
    • Responsibilities
    • Role
  10. List Honors/Awards that you have received.
  11. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  12. If your transcript does not include test results, upload a copy of your ACT or SAT report(s).
  13. ESSAY: Write an essay (no more than 500 words) on the topic "Why is Earning a College Degree Important to Me?"
  14. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  15. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  16. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL THIRD RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  17. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize Upsilon Omega Chapter - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and their agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and other information that apply to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by Upsilon Omega Chapter - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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