Dear Student:
 
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Mu (SMM) Chapter, appreciate your interest and invite you to participate in the chapter's STEM Scholarship competition. We intend to award one $1000 scholarship to a deserving student who plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year degree/certification program in an accredited, not-for-profit college/university/trade or vocational school. The applicant must plan to major in a STEM-related field of interest that will position him/her for a career in existing industries or emerging technology fields. This competition is open to all college-bound, Loudoun County, VA high school seniors except the sons and daughters of Sigma Mu Mu members.
 
It is important that you follow all instructions, provide all requested information, and submit your application by the specified deadline.  Submission of all applications must be completed by 11:59 PM
Friday April 28th, 2023 and any received after this date will not be considered.  All applicants must use the online form located via the following link:  https://loudouncountyques.org/scholarship/
 
If you choose to submit application via mail, please follow these instructions when completing the application (It is strongly recommended that you submit your application online for faster processing):
 
Instructions for applying for this scholarship are:
1. Complete the entire application (Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration) 
2. Sign the certification at the end of the application. 
3. Include two recommendation letters from non-relatives, including at least one school STEM class faculty member who can attest to your STEM class performance, overall academic work, community service, and personal character. 
4.  Provide a copy of your high school transcript.  Note that applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for this scholarship. 
 
If you have any questions, please email sigmamumustem@gmail.com or you can reach me by phone at
(703) 868-0695.
 
 
Again, thank you for your interest in our scholarship program and best wishes as you prepare to further your education.
 
Sincerely,
 

Kelly Miller
Chairman, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Scholarship Committee
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

This form is designed to collect information about your academic performance and your future education/career plans. Your answers to these questions will be used only to evaluate your application for this scholarship competition. Please type or neatly print (in black ink) your responses/answers. If more space is needed for a particular response (e.g. essay), you may include an attachment. All questions and essays in each section must be answered. Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you.

PART I. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

PART II. ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

PART III. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

PART IV. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

Provide name, address, and telephone number of up to three (3) non-relatives, including one faculty member from your school, who will write a Letter of Recommendation for you. These Letters of Recommendation must accompany this application in order to be considered for this scholarship award.

PART V. PERSONAL ESSAYS (200 - 500 word essay)

• Do you believe that there are achievement and technical skill gaps between economically disadvantaged students, students of color, and their peers? If yes, what can be done to reduce this gap? If no, why do you believe there is no gap?"

• Describe your most interesting STEM class or project and explain why it was the most interesting to you. What did you learn?

understand that withholding information requested on this form or knowingly giving false information may result in my ineligibility for financial assistance from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Mu Chapter. I certify that the statements I have made on this application are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also grant permission for Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to publish myname, picture, amount of award, and personal biographical information in conjunction with annual reports filed by the Fraternity. (Please sign and date below):