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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Sigma Chapter, is pleased to announce that it is providing a minimum of $10,000 in scholarships to students enrolling in junior colleges or colleges in the metropolitan Atlanta area.  These scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school students and/or college students who exemplify the highest level of scholarship, community service, and leadership as they pursue their aspirations for higher education.  Application requirements are given below.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Male students in high school or college who reside in the metropolitan Atlanta area

2. Completed scholarship application

3. Official copy of the applicant’s high school and/or college transcripts

4. College applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education.

5. Applicants must possess a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

6. Applicants must demonstrate a spirit of excellence in scholarship and community involvement

7. Two (2) letters of recommendation

• Teacher or Counselor Reference on school letterhead
• Community Service Reference on professional letterhead

8. Address the following question in essay format (500-word limit)..

• Background:  Studies have shown that a college graduate will make over 1 million dollars more in salary compared to someone without a high school degree over the course of their lifetime. However, the decrease in government funding is making the path to college more of a challenge than in the past.
• Essay Question:  Is a traditional four-year college degree still the best path to employment and economic security for males of color in America?  Why or why not?

9. Must be signed by the applicant and parent/guardian if applicable (Page 2 and Page 3).
Incomplete application packages will not be considered

 ***Incomplete application packages will not be considered***

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2024.

NOTE: Application and accompanying materials will not be returned to applicants.