2026 Stanley Muller Scholarship Program for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Stanley T. Muller Scholarship Application
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.

GAMMA DELTA SIGMA CHAPTER

STANLEY T. MULLER SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000 one-time award)

OUR HISTORY
Phi Beta Sigma, Incorporated (ΦΒΣ) 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 Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated will provide scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic school-year to deserving high school graduating seniors who demonstrate academic and community services excellence.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Stanley T. Muller Scholarship, the student must:
- Be a United States citizen (subject to verification)
- Currently enrolled in high school.
- Parent/Legal Guardian and/or Student must be a resident of following counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole or Lake County.
- Be a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time accredited post secondary 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 and will be required before funds will be disbursed.

APPLICATION
Interested students must complete the scholarship application along with the following:
- A minimum of 500-words or more typed essay (see essay topic on application).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (must be from a teacher, counselor, or school official).
- Official transcript of grades (2.75 GPA or higher required).
- Community Service (minimum of 30 hours) - Must produce signed letters from organization/church affiliation on official letterhead or ensure that HS transcript has community service hours listed.
This application can also be found on the Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated’s website: www.orlandosigmas.org

Applicants must submit an official transcript using one of the following methods:

• Upload an official transcript directly within the scholarship application portal, or
• Mail an official transcript to the chapter USPS mailbox.

If submitting by mail, the transcript must be postmarked no later than April 12, 2026 and sent to:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter
P.O. Box 551126
Orlando, Florida 32855-1126

Applications submitted after this date April 12, 2026 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time will not be considered!

Chair: Bro. Victor Louis

All information received is considered confidential and will be reviewed only by the members of The Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Scholarship Committee.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS
The Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Scholarship Committee may select successful scholarship award recipients based on the following criteria:

●       Based on need

●       Academic Excellence

●       Community Service/Involvement

● Extra-Curricular Activities

●       Essay Evaluation

The committee will notify all candidates of their status by April 30, 2025.

PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

If approved by the high school administrator, the Stanley T Muller Scholarship award certificate may be presented at the recipient’s high school awards or honors ceremony in Spring 2026.

Upon verification of full-time enrollment at an approved accredited postsecondary institution, the scholarship funds will be issued directly to the student recipient.

The Stanley T Muller Scholarship is a one-time award in the amount of $2,000 and is not renewable.

STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT OBLIGATIONS
Scholarship recipients are expected to be in attendance at the Getting In Good Trouble Awards Luncheon (June 12, 2026) to formally receive recognition of their award.

Recipients must promptly notify the Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Scholarship Committee of any changes to their mailing address, contact information, school enrollment status, or any other information relevant to the scholarship award.

Failure to notify the Scholarship Committee in a timely manner of such changes may result in the delay or forfeiture of scholarship funds.

For any questions concerning the scholarship, please contact The Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated at StanleyTMullerScholarship@gmail.com.

Applicant Information (Confidential)
Name*

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Student Phone Number*
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High School*
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Chapter Member Name*
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Parent (s) and/or Guardian (s) Name*

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Parent's Phone Number*
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Recommendation Letters & Transcripts

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Recommendation #1 (from a teacher, counselor, or school official)*

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Recommendation #2 (from a teacher, counselor, or school official)*

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School & Community Activities
Activities*
Using the space, list extracurricular, community and religious activities in which you have participated during the last four years. List activities in order of importance to you.
Community Service (minimum of 30 hours) - Must produce signed letters from organization/church affiliation on official letterhead or Your High School Transcript that lists your community service hours.

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Using the space, please list your paid and/or volunteer work experience during the past four years beginning with your most recent position. Organization and industry with number of years active in positions/jobs held. (You may attach a separate sheet if necessary)
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College & Universities
College & Universities*
Using the space, list the colleges or universities to which you have applied to or expect to attend after graduation. Please indicate the status of your application (APPLIED, ADMITTED, or COMMITTED) for each college/university that you have listed. (You may attach a separate sheet if necessary)
SAT Scores (Evidence based reading and writing and Math), enter N/A if not applicable.)*
ACT Scores (English, Math, and Reading), enter N/A if not applicable.)*
Additional Post Secondary Education Admissions/Interests

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Essay Question
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1914 at Howard University, is built upon the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. The Fraternity encourages young leaders to pursue academic excellence, uplift their communities, and lead with integrity.

Brother John Lewis once said, “We were committed to the way of peace, the way of non-violence, the way of love, the way of life as the way of living.”

In today’s world, young leaders are faced with challenges such as division, bullying, social injustice, and negativity both in person and online.

Reflect on this quote and explain what it means to you. How can you, as a student and future leader, promote peace, kindness, and unity in your school and community? Describe at least two specific actions you have taken or plan to take to fight against hate and encourage love for others.

Minimum: 500 words
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