SPEF - Annual Scholarship Form

The Sigma Pi Educational Foundation seeks to recognize undergraduate and graduate brothers who have maintained strong academic performance, shown exceptional values-based leadership and who demonstrate a financial need. These scholarships recognize recipients for their efforts and hard work as both leaders and scholars on their campus, in their community and in their personal lives.

The Sigma Pi Educational Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships ranging from $500 - $2,000 toward educational expenses. The generous contributions of alumni and friends to the various funds make these awards possible. All applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The Scholarship Committee evaluates each applicant based on:
- Sigma Pi Leadership and Honors
- Campus and Community Involvement and Employment
- Academic Achievement (cumulative GPA)
- Quality of the Applicant's Essay
- Financial Need
- Substance of Chapter Advisor, Professors’ and/or Alumni Recommendations
Your application will only be considered if it contains all of the following:
- Completed answers to all applicable questions in the space provided.
- A cover letter describing up to three activities from the last year in which you demonstrated leadership, philanthropy, and/or Chapter/Campus involvement-in-action. Explain in detail what you did, what was accomplished and how your action made a difference. The letter must not exceed two pages.
- Current transcript from your college or university.
- Professional high-quality Headshot.
- One letter of recommendation. The letters must be written by individuals who can attest to the activities described in your cover letter.
Please be sure to proofread your entire application to avoid mistakes and pay close attention to proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at scholarship@sigmapi.org.

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Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Scholarship Application
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List your current and past campus and community activity involvement noting any leadership roles within the various organizations:
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Recommendations and Files

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Acknowledgement of Taxability

Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Scholarship Application
Sigma Pi Educational Foundation (“SPEF”) may grant a Scholarship, Fellowship, or qualified Chapter Educational Fund (“CEF”) Disbursement to be used to further educational pursuits. The taxability of these monies depends on how the disbursement amount is used. Qualified scholarships, fellowships, or CEF Disbursements are not taxed when used by the recipient for qualified tuition and related expenses. Since disbursements may be used for these purposes, the IRS does not require SPEF to withhold taxes, send a Form W-2, or send a Form 1099-MISC at the end of the calendar year.

If the Disbursement is sent directly to the University’s Bursar’s Office, no further action will need to be taken, as receipt by the University is a qualified disbursement. If the Disbursement was sent directly but made payable to the University for the benefit of the named recipient, then the check will need to be delivered to the Bursar’s office for proper application to an account. However, if the disbursement was made payable directly to the recipient, then the recipient should be aware that to avoid income tax liability, it is important to use these monies for qualified tuition and related expenses. Generally, this means tuition and fees required to enroll or attend a college or university, or fees, books, supplies, or equipment required for courses at that school.

Note that use of the award for non-qualified types of expenses, such as room and board, travel costs, or other living expenses will change this scholarship (or at least the portion related to these non-qualified expenses) from non-taxable to taxable. In addition, if the University directly or indirectly pays any other expenses related to this award on the recipients behalf (such as rent, transportation, or other living expenses), these would be considered taxable (but not reportable by SPEF).

By signing below, you acknowledge your understanding of the tax information listed above.
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