2024-2025 Rev. R. A. Abercrombie Scholarship

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.

THETA DELTA SIGMA CHAPTER

REV. RA ABERCROMBIE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Our History

Phi Beta Sigma ( was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914 by three young African-American male students. The founders A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would exemplify the ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.

The PROGRAM

The Theta Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated will provide scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic school year to deserving high school graduating seniors who demonstrate academic and community service excellence.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student must:
- Be a United States citizen (subject to verification) Currently enrolled in high school.
- Be a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time accredited postsecondary institution.
* *Approved accredited institutions are defined as Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary two- or four- year colleges or universities, vocational, or technical schools in the United States. Proof of enrollment is a condition of eligibility for a scholarship award.

APPLICATION

Interested students must complete the scholarship application along with the following:
- A 500-word maximum typed essay (see essay topic on application
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (must be from a teacher, counselor, Minister or Community Leader, or school official).
- Official transcript required.
- Acceptance letter from college of choice (if possible)
- Community Service - Produce a signed letter from the organization/church affiliation on an official letterhead with contact information.
The application and all required supporting documents (transcript, letters of recommendation and essay) must be submitted by March 28, 2025. Applications submitted after this date WILL NOT be considered.

All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Committee.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS

The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Committee may select successful scholarship award recipients based on the following criteria:
- Based on need
- Academic Excellence
- Community Service/Involvement Extra-Curricular
- Essay Evaluation
The committee will notify all candidates of their status no later than April 18, 2025. All decisions are final and NOT subject to reevaluation by any member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Should a discrepancy occur or any questions arise, please email the committee board POC below with any questions, comments, or concerns.

PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The scholarship award certificate will be awarded in May at the NPHC scholarship ceremony. Funds will be forwarded to college of choice by August 2025, after verification of enrollment.

STUDENT AWARD OBLIGATIONS

Award recipients are required to notify the Theta Delta Sigma Chapter Scholarship Committee of any change of address, changes in school enrollment, or of any other relevant information pertaining to the scholarship awarded. Failure to notify the scholarship committee in a timely manner of any of these changes may result in the forfeiture or delay of an award.

For any questions concerning the scholarship, please contact ReShun Johnson at thetadeltasigmaeducation2023@gmail.com

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

Theta Delta Sigma Chapter

2025 Rev RA Abercrombie Scholarship Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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ARE YOU RELATED TO A MEMBER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC THETA DELTA SIGMA CHAPTER IF YES LIST MEMBERS NAME
PARENTSGUARDIAN NAME (S)*
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SCHOOL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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USING THE SPACE BELOW LIST EXTRACURRICULAR COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS LIST ACTIVITIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE TO YOU YOU MAY USE A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY*
LIST LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD DURING HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDE DATES OF PARTICIPATION*
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USING THE SPACE BELOW PLEASE LIST YOUR PAID AND OR VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS BEGINNING WITH YOUR MOST RECENT POSITION YOU MAY USE A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY*
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USING THE SPACE BELOW, LIST THE COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES TO WHICH YOU HAVE APPLIED OR EXPECT TO ATTEND AFTER GRADUATION AND INDICATE THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION AS REQUESTED BELOW FOR EACH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT YOU HAVE LISTED. (YOU MAY USE A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY*

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PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1914 ON THE IDEALS OF BROTHERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE. IN NO MORE THAT 500 WORDS, PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR CAREER GOALS, HOW CAN THIS AWARD HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS, AND WHY SHOULD YOU RECEIVE THIS AWARD?
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Theta Delta Sigma Chapter

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Killeen, Texas 76549-0004
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