OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC

MU BETACHAPTER, ARLINGTON, TX

DR. ERNEST E. JUST SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES & APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

$200 Paid upon proof of enrollment in a University of Texas at Arlington

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Has a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Must not be a previous recipient of the Dr. Ernest E. Just Scholarship Award
  • Must be a non-Greek, African American student at the University of Texas at Arlington
  • Must be a U. S. citizen
  • Must be available for a personal or phone interview with the selection committee if needed
  • Application and required documents received by November 20 (postmarked)

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

  • Official application form (completed)
  • Official transcript (MUST include the school’s seal)
  • Proof of Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • One recommendation letter (one from advisor, teacher or employer)
  • One-page, type-written, double-spaced essay entitled

“Overcoming obstacles facedby non-traditional students”

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Completed application package must be received by November 20 (postmarked), unless otherwise extended.

WHERE TO MAIL APPLICATIONS:

Scholarship Committee

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – MU BETA Chapter

P. O. Box19348

Arlington, TX 76019

Deadline November 20 (postmarked)

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.

MU BETA CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name______

Street Address______

City/State/Zip______S. S. No. ______

Home Phone No.______

Major______

Classification______Cumulative G.P.A.* ______

Are You a United States Citizen? ______Yes ______No

Are you a non-Greek, non-traditional African American student as defined by the University of Texas at Arlington? ______Yes ______No

Community Service and/or Extra-Curricular Activities (Include organizations, dates, and positions held. Attach additional sheets, if necessary):

Employment History (Include dates and positions held):

FAMILY INFORMATION

Total Number in Family______Ages of Children in Family______

*Please attach official transcript (MUST include the school’s seal) from the University of Texas at Arlington

FINANCIAL AID OFFERED OR RECEIVED (IF APPLICABLE)

Grants: $ Amount______Organization ______

Loans: $ Amount______Organization ______

Scholarships: $ Amount______Organization ______

Work Study: $ Amount______UTA Department ______

I affirm that the information submitted in support of this application is true and correct. I fully understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Mu Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. of any change in my status that affects my eligibility for the scholarship. If I receive an award from the Mu Beta Chapter, I understand that I am responsible for providing proof of my enrollment at a college or university to the Mu Beta Chapter on or before the first day of the fall semester in the academic year the scholarship is awarded. The Mu Beta Chapter also has my permission to publicize that I am an Omega Psi Phi scholarship recipient.

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Applicant’s Signature Date Parent(s) SignatureDate

(If under 18 years of age)

Return Application on or before November 20 (postmarked) to:

Scholarship Committee

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mu Beta Chapter

P. O. Box19348

Arlington, TX 76019

Do not write below this line

Approved: _____Committee Chairperson ______

Denied* : _____Date ______

*State reason(s) for denial: