Omicron Phi ChapterOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.2026 Scholarship Application
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  • Omicron Phi ChapterOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.2026 Scholarship Application

  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
    $2000.00 Scholarship

  • Dear Applicant:

  • The founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., recognized the importance of the intellect in all matters pertaining to the advancement of mankind. As such, they made scholarship the foremost of the fraternity's four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Scholarship is no side issue – it is an integral and deep-rooted component of this organization. Every member, chapter, and district of the fraternity is dedicated to scholarship. This scholarship is not needs-based and is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of financial need.

  • Scholarship Qualifications

  • Candidates must:
    • Be a male high school senior who is enrolled full time and attends a public high school in Richland One, Richland Two, Lexington One, Lexington Two, Lexington Three, Lexington Four, Lexington/Richland Five, or Fairfield County Schools
    • Be a graduate during the 2025-2026 academic school year and provides proof of enrollment in a two-or four-year accredited institution of higher learning
    • Demonstrate character that aligns with and represents the Fraternity's Four Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift
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  • Applicant Information

    Application Must Be Submitted Online

    Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

  • Expected Graduation Date:
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Essay - 100 Points

  • Essay Theme: "Reflect on a challenge you have faced that helped shape your character or worldview. How did you approach this obstacle, what did it teach you about resilience, and how will those lessons influence the way you pursue personal and academic success in college?"

  • Scholarship Scoring Rubric

  • Length of Essay

  • 500 Words - APA Format to include a title page, running header, and work cited page
    • Development of Topic/Thesis Statement - Topic is well developed and covers major points, supplying enough information for understanding (30 possible points)
    • Progression - Composition progresses from beginning to end in a logical flow of information (20 possible points)
    • Readability - Concise prose that sticks to the point and does not ramble; holds reader's attention (25 possible points)
    • Grammar - Subject and verb agreement, proper tense, correct sentence structure, paragraphing including transitional phrases (15 possible points)
    • Spelling (5 possible points)
    • Punctuation (5 possible points)
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  • Community - Leadership - Character (100 points)

  • Resume

    • Awards, Honors, and Accomplishments (25 points)
    • Community Service Hours (must be documented) (40 points)
    • Demonstrated Leadership (25 points)
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    • Three (3) Letters of Reference from: (7 total points)
      • A Member of Omega Psi Phi (3 points)
      • A Community Member (2 points)
      • A Teacher/Administrator/Counselor (2 points)
    • Alumni of 6th District Boys Camp (3 points)
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  • Transcript

    • Copy of High School Transcript with Principal or Principal Designee's Signature
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  • Legacy (20 bonus points)

    • Father or Grandfather member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
    • Member must be in good financial standing at the local, district, and international level
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  • Completed application with all required information must be submitted by 11:59 pm on May 15, 2026.

    Applications that do not have all the required information or uploaded after the deadline will not be considered.

    For any questions contact: Mr. Kerry L. Abel, Scholarship Chairperson at OmicronPhiScholarshipChair@gmail.com or 803-518-4386.

  • Submit Completed Application Here: (This is where the link should go for them to upload completed application and the link should send application directly to my email above)
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