GENERAL INFORMATION
The Omega/DMM Scholarship is specifically designed to support African American young men who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in college and pursuing an undergraduate degree. Delta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (DMM) offers these scholarships to help Black men in their academic pursuits while addressing disparities in educational access and achievement. The scholarships are merit and need-based. Since the inception of the program, DMM has awarded over $700,000 in scholarships to deserving African American students from metro Atlanta.
- Application Period: March 7, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
- Scholarship awards will be notified via email during the week of May 17, 2025.
- Scholarship amount: $5,000 (this is expected to be applied toward tuition, room, board, books, and living expenses).
- This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity (applicants and recipients can reapply in future years).
- If awarded, attendance at DMM's annual scholarship brunch is required to receive your award. This year's brunch is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10 AM to Noon (location TBD).
- If awarded, recipients agree to have a DMM representative follow-up periodically throughout the award's school year to monitor the awardee's scholastic experience.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- African American males only.
- Must be either:
- A spring 2025 graduating high school senior who has been accepted, full-time, to an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. for the fall of 2025 OR
- Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system (or equivalent on an alternative system)
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be a U.S. citizen and resident of Georgia from the metro Atlanta area.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Completion of the online application in full. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and not be considered.
- High school or college transcript.
- College acceptance letter (HS seniors only; this must be received before issuing any scholarship).
- Two letters of recommendation from a teacher/administrator and/or community leader attesting to your academic achievement, leadership, and character.
- An essay not to exceed 500 words on the following topic: how do you anticipate leveraging your educational experience to uplift the African American community?
To aid in our assessment of need, we recommend uploading a PDF of your most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA), though this is not required.
Once you submit your application, you'll receive a copy via email. Please email scholarshipdmm@gmail.com if you have any questions or need any assistance.