2025 Midwest Marchdown Scholarship in Honor of Bro. Timothy F. Rowles II

Timothy F. Rowles II, a brother of the Alpha Eta Chapter, was born November 8th, 1992 in Springfield Illinois. He attended Harris-Stowe State University and majored in Urban Affairs. Bro. Rowles was an impactful young man who exemplified brotherhood to the highest degree. A fun-loving, charismatic, kind hearted human being who deeply valued the power of education. Our dearly departed brother passed peacefully in his sleep in February of 2017. Since his passing, the men of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated deemed it fit to establish a scholarship in his namesake.  

Since 1981, the Midwest Marchdown has served as a scholarship step show competition that celebrates the traditions of historically Black-Greek letter organizations and collegiate scholarship. Proceeds from this annual event help fund scholarships for deserving students from the St. Louis area, as well as funding for the two winning organizations. Throughout the years, the Midwest Marchdown Scholarship Step Show has awarded over $35,000 in scholarship funds and over $130,000 in prize money to the winning organizations.

Founded on Tuesday, December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is the oldest Greek-letter organization for African-American collegiate males. The Midwest Marchdown exemplifies the Fraternity’s aims; Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love For All Mankind, while providing the St. Louis Metropolitan area with an evening of family entertainment and supporting the academic aspirations of the college-bound youth.

 

Application Deadline
Sunday, October 1, 2025, 11:59:59PM - CST

Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words. You should address: 

1. What has been the most impactful lesson (either inside or outside the clasroom) while being in college/univeristy?

2. What do you plan to do post-graduation, both short-term and long-tem? 

3. How will receiving the Timothy F. Rowles II scholarship assist you in reaching your short-term and long-term goals?

1. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
2. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. If any question does not apply to you, please write N/A in the space.
4. The Scholarship winners will be formally announced at Alpha Eta’s Midwest Marchdown Scholarship Step Show, Friday, October 17th, 2025.

NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of full-time enrollment. 

Criteria:

1. Applicant must attend an accredited four year univeristy/college. 
2. Applicant must be a incoming senior with full-time student enrollment during the 2025-2026 academic year.
3. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
4. Applicant must attend Midwest Marchdown Scholarship Stepshow. 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by email at ah1942@gmail.com 

 

Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated