2026 NPHC at Columbia SC Scholarship Application

2026 National Pan Hellenic Council at Columbia SC Scholarship Application
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was established on May 10, 1930 and is currently comprised of nine international Greek letter sororities and fraternities (D9): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

A local NPHC was chartered in Columbia, SC on June 8, 1960. The member organizations have a strong focus on community service and uplift.

For that reason, we awarding college scholarships to high school seniors in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield or Newberry County School Districts and collegiate scholarships to D9 collegiate members from Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, Morris College, Newberry College, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), or Voorhees University.
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2026 NPHC at Columbia SC - Scholarship Application for High School Senior
Below are the scholarship criteria:
- Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year college/university in the fall of 2025 and possess qualities of leadership, scholarship, dependability and service.
- Applicant must be attending a public high school in Richland County, Lexington County, Fairfield County, or Newberry County.
- Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must upload a completed application and an official transcript to the NPHC at Columbia, SC application form.
- Applicant must upload a School Letter of Recommendation from a guidance counselor/director or one of your present/former high school teachers. Recommendation letter should include: length of time working with student, insight to student’s character, scholastic achievement, testament to student’s community service involvement, etc. Recommendation letter must be signed and submitted on official school letterhead. NOTE: All recommendation letters must be included with your scholarship application.
- Applicant must upload a Community Letter of Recommendation from a person in the community that can verify a minimum of 3 months continuous community service in the current school year (i.e. your pastor, Sunday school teacher, former/present employer or mentor). Recommendation letter must be signed and submitted on letterhead. Recommendation letter should include: length of time working with student, insight to student’s character, testament to student’s community service involvement, etc. NOTE: All recommendation letters must be included with your scholarship application.
- All requested items must be included in order for the applicant’s scholarship packet to be considered complete. This scholarship application must be submitted to the NPHC at Columbia, SC no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
- Applicant Information
  
  This section should contain the applicant's information
- Applicant's Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Applicant Mailing Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Email Address
  example@example.com
- Preferred Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Parent / Guardian Information
  
  This section should contain the applicant's parent / guardian information
- MotherFatherOther
- If Parent / Guardian is 'Other', please specify:
- Parent / Guardian #1 - Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Parent / Guardian #1 - Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Parent / Guardian #1 - Email
  example@example.com
- MotherFatherOther
- If Parent / Guardian is 'Other', please specify:
- Parent / Guardian #2 - Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Parent / Guardian #2 - Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Parent / Guardian #2 - Email
  example@example.com
- Education
  
  This section should contain your education information.
- Name of Applicant's High School
- School District Name
- Current GPA (4.0 scale)
- Current SC UGP GPA
- Name of Guidance Counselor
  
  First NameLast Name
- College/University Plan to Attend
- College/University City and State
- YesNo
- Anticipated Major
- Activities and Leadership
  
  Please list extracurricular, volunteer, and work activities. Use only the space available to provide details of your activities and accomplishments. All school and program acronyms and abbreviations should be spelled out completely to ensure information is transferred accurately.
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (if present, select today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (if present, select today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (if present, select today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- If you need to list more than 3 activities, please provide (1) Activity Type, (2) Activity Name, (3) Activity Description, (4) Activity Start Date, (5) Activity End Date (if present use today's date), and (5) Leadership positions held and honors received.
- Supporting Documents Upload
  
  Please upload all three (3) supporting documents: unofficial transcript, educator letter of recommendation, and community service letter of recommendation.
- Unofficial Transcript
  
  Please upload your unofficial transcript verifying that the applicant has a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. All files should be in PDF format.
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- Letter of Recommendation - School (Guidance Counselor, Teacher, etc.)
  
  Please upload your required School Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. All files should be in PDF format.
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- Letter of Recommendation - Community Service
  
  Please upload your required Community Service Letter of Recommendation. All files should be in PDF format.
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2025 NPHC at Columbia SC - Scholarship Application for D9 Collegiate Member
Below are the scholarship criteria:
- Applicant must be a college student and member of an NPHC-member organization attending a four-year college/university in the Spring of 2026 and possess qualities of leadership, scholarship, dependability and service. Eligible colleges/universities include Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, Morris College, Newberry College, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), and Voorhees University.
- Applicant must have a cumulative college undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must upload a completed application and an official transcript via the NPHC at Columbia, SC application form.
- Applicant must upload one letter of recommendation from a person in the community that can verify a minimum of 3 months continuous community service in the current school year above and beyond service initiatives implemented by the undergraduate chapter of membership (i.e. non-profit organization volunteer coordinator, etc.). Recommendation letters should include: length of time working with student, insight to student’s character, testament to student’s community service involvement, etc. Recommendation letters must be signed and submitted on official letterhead. NOTE: All recommendation letters must be included with your scholarship application.
- Applicant must upload one letter of recommendation from the chapter’s Graduate Advisor that provides detailed information on the applicant’s character, leadership skills, and involvement in the applicant’s respective organization. Recommendation letters must be signed and submitted on official letterhead. NOTE: All recommendation letters must be included with your scholarship application.
- All requested items must be included in order for the applicant’s scholarship packet to be considered complete. This scholarship application must be submitted to the NPHC at Columbia, SC no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
- Applicant Information
  
  This section should contain the applicant's information
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Mailing Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Email Address
  example@example.com
- Preferred Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Organization Information
  
  This section should contain the applicant's fraternity/sorority information.
- Fraternity/Sorority Organization
- Chapter Name (no abbreviations)
- Initiation Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Chapter Offices Held (Please include dates served for each chapter office)
- Other Fraternity/Sorority Offices Held Outside Of The Chapter (ie. National, Regional). Please include dates served with each office
- Membership Verification
  
  This section should contain the Graduate Advisor's information.
- Graduate Advisor's Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Graduate Advisor's Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Graduate Advisor's Email Address
  example@example.com
- Education
  
  This section should contain your education information.
- College / University
- Major
- Minor
- Current Classification
- Current GPA
- Expected Graduation Date (If exact date is unknown, please select the 1st day of the expected month & year)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activities & Leadership
  
  Please list extracurricular, volunteer, and work activities outside of your fraternity/sorority. Use only the space available to provide details of your activities and accomplishments. All school and program acronyms and abbreviations should be spelled out completely to ensure information is transferred accurately.
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (If present use today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (If present use today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- Activity Type
- Activity Name
- Activity Description
- Activity Start Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Activity End Date (If present use today's date)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Please list leadership positions held and honors received below:
- If you need to list more than 3 activities, please provide (1) Activity Type, (2) Activity Name, (3) Activity Description, (4) Activity Start Date, (5) Activity End Date (if present use today's date), and (5) Leadership positions held and honors received.
- Transcript
  
  Please submit an OFFICIAL transcipt from your college/university and have it sent to: columbiascnphcscholarship@gmail.com
- Letter of Recommendation - Graduate Advisor
  
  Please upload your required Graduate Advisor Letter of Recommendation. All files should be in PDF format.
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- Letter of Recommendation - Community Service
  
  Please upload your required Community Service Letter of Recommendation. All files should be in PDF format.
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Scholarship Application Announcements
Scholarship awards will be announced via email by the beginning of May 2026.

Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the NPHC Scholarship Recognition Program, which will be held in mid-to-end May 2026. Program details will be included in the scholarship award email announcement.

Scholarship awards checks are made payable to the student and are dispersed upon submission of proof of college enrollment by the student and/or official (sealed) transcripts.
Certification
I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting nonfactual information will automatically disqualify me from consideration for the scholarship.
I understand that scholarship awards will be announced via email by the end of April 2026. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the NPHC Scholarship Recognition Program, which will be held in May 2026. Program details will be included in the scholarship award email announcement.
I understand that scholarship award checks are made payable and dispersed to the student.
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2026 National Pan Hellenic Council at Columbia SC Scholarship Application

2026 NPHC at Columbia SC - Scholarship Application for High School Senior

Applicant Information

Parent / Guardian Information

Education

Activities and Leadership

Supporting Documents Upload

2025 NPHC at Columbia SC - Scholarship Application for D9 Collegiate Member

Applicant Information

Organization Information

Membership Verification

Education

Activities & Leadership

Scholarship Application Announcements

Certification