The contest deadline will close at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 31, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP
The Founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized the importance of the intellect in all matters pertaining to the advancement of humankind. As such, they made Scholarship the foremost of the Fraternity’s four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Scholarship is a major and long-standing component of this organization.
The Scholarships are based on students’ essays and interviews. The students earning the highest scores will be the recipients of the scholarships. Presentation of these awards will be made at the student’s Honors and Awards Day Programs or a separate program sponsored by the chapter.
HOW TO ENTER
1. complete the application
2. write your essay
Your first year in college is a major life change. It presents new experiences like meeting new people, managing your time, and living away from home. The essay topic is “What are the three greatest challenges you think you may encounter during your freshman year of college?
The essay should conform to the following:
Applicant’s name, school, and essay topic should be typed at the top of each page.
- Essay should be no more than two doubled spaced pages (8 1/2 x 11), using a 12 point font, with one-inch margins addressing the essay topic.
3. submit your essay
Mail to:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Phi Chapter
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1741
Birmingham AL 35201
Fax to:
Attn: Darrell Hudson, Sr.
(205) 231-0217
Email to:
dhudson@bhm.k12.al.us
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarship contestants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (copy of transcript to verify)
- Must have a counselor’s or principal’s recommendation (signature to be secured on the application)
- Must provide proof of acceptance to college in order for scholarships to be awarded.
- Must Include copy of ACT/SAT Scores
Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. awards 15 scholarships to the Birmingham City Schools