Below is a listing of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation's endowed scholarships, this listing will be updated in the fall of 2011 for the 2012 application process.
New Scholarships in 2012
Glazer Family Jewish Studies Scholarships: Made possible through the generosity of the Glazer family 3 scholarships of $5,000 are offered to SAM undergraduates who are pursuing Jewish studies majors or minors, with preference to Indiana Univ. (Sigma Zeta) students.
Gary Gotlieb Scholarship: Created in memory of Gary Gotlieb (Texas '86), this $1000 scholarship is for members of the Sigma Theta chapter with financial need who are active in the chapter in the role of Social or Rush chair and have a 2.75 or higher GPA.
Dennis Paese Scholarship: Has been endowed by Foundation Director and Beta chapter advisor Dennis Paese (Cornell '73) for Cornell (Beta) chapter fratres with financial need.
Steve & Viviane Franklin Scholarship: Created by Foundation Director Steve Franklin (Houston '69) and his wife, this $500 scholarship will be awarded in 2012.
Chief Justice Norman M. Krivosha Scholarship: Endowed by Norman Krivosha (Nebraska '54) who retired from the bench as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nebraska, this $1000 scholarship is for members in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school.
GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY:
Samuel Miller Award : This award is made in memory of Samuel Miller, CCNY '12, longtime Chairman of the SAM Endowment Fund and President of the SAM Foundation.
Criteria: Fratres engaged in original projects and experiments in science, scholarship, medicine or the creative arts. Submit letter setting forth full details of the work being done or contemplated with supporting letters from supervisor, professor, or other expert, attesting to the quality, importance, validity and originality of the work in its field and how this grant would be used.
Open To: Graduate Students or alumni fratres
Amount: $3000
William Ober Memorial Scholarship (2 grants of $2,000 each): This award was endowed by the late William Ober, CCNY ’26, who was a trustee of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and a 3.5 GPA
Open To: Graduate Student fratres
Amount: 2@ $2000 each
Allan E. Miller Scholarship: is named for the late Fra Allan E. Miller, Michigan ’32.
Criteria: Based on financial need
Open To: Graduate student fratres in any academic field.
Amount: $500
Dr. Lewis A. Hare Scholarship: Fra Hare, Syracuse ’31, was a prominent Chicago internist. This award was endowed by his wife, Ruth, in his memory.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and good academic standing
Open To: Medical student with preference to Eta chapter.
Amount: $2000
Theda and Leonard Leventhal Scholarship: endowed by Fra Leonard Leventhal, Oklahoma ’47.
Criteria: Based on financial need
Open To: Graduate student fratres in good standing that are Boy Scouts with proven Star, Life or Eagle status.
Amount: $2000
GRADUATE STUDENTS OR UNDERGRADUATES:
Ira N. Lind Business Administration Scholarship: Ira Lind, CCNY '12, a manufacturer, was a Founder of Sigma Alpha Mu and Supreme Prior; he created this fund to be used to aid fratres interested in making a career in business.
Criteria: Based on need and academic achievement in one's major work.
Open To: Fratres in an undergraduate or graduate school of business.
Amount: $1500
Raymond C. and Helen Sandler Scholarship: This award is made in memory of former Foundation Trustee Raymond Sandler, Oklahoma '34 and his wife. Fra Sandler was a lawyer from Los Angeles, CA.
Criteria: Based on financial need, and a cumulative "B" average.
Open to: Upperclassmen or graduate students
Amount: $1000
Hanno D. Mott Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Hanno D. Mott, Cincinnati '55, a former Supreme Prior who now serves as President of the SAM Foundation and trustee of the Endowment Fund, is a lawyer in New York City.
Criteria: "C" average and also actively involved in Jewish service activities
Open To: Seniors intending to go to law school, or current law students
Amount:$1000
Harvey Weisblat Aviation Scholarship: This award is made by Fra Harv Weisblat, Texas '67, who is a retired Continental Airlines pilot.
Criteria: This is not a need-based scholarship, but need may be considered to determine a winner. Financial information must be included.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Students, good scholastic standing and academically studying aviation or demonstrably seeking an aviation career, such as flying, maintenance, airport or aviation management, flight operations, aeronautical engineering, aviation publishing, air traffic control or other aviation-related fields.
Amount: $3000
David D. Levinson Scholarship: This award was made possible by Mrs. Joan Kauff, daughter of David D. Levinson who was one of the eight Founders of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: Based on need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree. Preference given to those applicants who are challenged or disabled in some way. The nature of the disability is to be described and documentation included. Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Student frater other than freshmen
Amount: $1000
Gormin Family Scholarships (2 grants): This award is made by Gary P. Gormin, a past Supreme Prior and former Foundation trustee.
Criteria: demonstrated financial need with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent, preparing for a career in law, medicine, dentistry, business or psychology.
Open to: Sophomores and above or graduate student fratres.
Amount: 2 @ $1000 each
Robert E. Kauff Memorial Scholarship: This award is made possible by Mrs. Joan Kauff in memory of her son. She is the daughter of David Levinson, one of the eight founders of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: demonstrated need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree and preference to those who have physical challenges, learning disabilities, or other special needs. The nature of the disability is to be described and documentation included.
Open to: Undergraduate or graduate student members of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Amount: $1000
Warren and Esther Blumenfeld Humor Scholarship: This award was established by Fra Blumenfeld, Indiana ’55, who was an author and professor.
Criteria: the award is given for an original work of humor, written or performed—play, short story, poem, book, standup comedy or TV routine or sketch, song, advertising piece, commercial, film or other creative endeavor. Applicants should furnish the written work or, if applicable, a video portrayal. (If the applicant has been paid for the work, that is positive but by no means necessary.) Please attach a link to the work on the scholarship application, if applicable.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Students whether fratres or children or grandchildren of fratres.
Amount: $1000
Sam Fox Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Fox, Washington U. ’51.
Criteria: Proven financial need or merit, any academic major
Open To: Any undergraduate or graduate student frater with preference to Phi chapter
Amount: $500
Michael J. Weiss Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by Foundation Trustee Robert S. Weiss, Sigma Alpha ’77 in memory of his brother, Michael J. Weiss, Sigma Alpha ’78.
Criteria: Based on financial need with a 3.0 GPA or above
Open To: Any graduate or undergraduate frater
Amount: $1000
Albert J. Kauff Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by Mrs. Joan Kauff, daughter of David D. Levinson who was one of the eight Founders of Sigma Alpha Mu in memory of her husband.
Criteria: Based on need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree. Preference given to those applicants who are challenged or disabled in some way. The nature of the disability is to be described and documentation included. Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Student frater other than freshmen
Amount: $1000
Katch Family Scholarship: was endowed by Foundation Treasurer and Past Supreme Prior Ronald S. Katch, Rho ’54.
Criteria: Proven financial need, overall GPA of 2.5/4.0 or better and an accounting major.
Open To: Junior or Senior Undergraduates or Graduate Students
Amount: $1000
Seymour D. Weiss Engineering Scholarship: was endowed by Past Supreme Prior and Foundation director Seymour D. Weiss, Case Western Reserve ’56.
Criteria: “B” minimum grade point average.
Open To: Junior, Senior Undergraduates or Graduate Students with first preference to majors in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Mapping, or Environmental Engineering.
Amount: $1000
Wallach Associates, Inc. Scholarship: was endowed by Donald M. Wallach, Case Western Reserve ’56.
Criteria: Minimum “B” average and financial need limited to engineering, math, physics, operations research or computer science majors
Open To: initiated members in good standing
Amount: $500
Royal Flagg Jonas Scholarship: was endowed by Royal Flagg Jonas, Alabama/Miami ’47 is a past Supreme Prior and former Foundation director and Endowment Fund trustee.
Criteria: Student frater in good standing based on worth and need
Open To: Sophomores and higher and grad students.
Amount: $1000
Groot Gregory Scholarship
Criteria: Graduate or undergraduate fratres from any chapter
Open To: An optics or optical engineering major or graduate student or physics if no optics can be found.
Amount: $500
UNDERGRADUATES ONLY:
James C. Hammerstein Scholarships (2 grants): This award is made in memory of Jimmy Hammerstein, CCNY '19, the Fraternity's Executive Secretary for 28 years.
Criteria: Based primarily on need, but applicants must have a scholastic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a baccalaureate degree.
Open To: Undergraduate Fratres in good standing
Amount: 2 @ $2000 each
Nate Karchmer Scholarship: These awards are made in memory of Fra Nate Karchmer, Oklahoma '28, a pipe and steel broker who also was a Consul and Foundation trustee.
Criteria: Based primarily on need, but applicants should have a good academic average, one at least sufficient to earn a degree if maintained.
Open To: Juniors and Seniors Only in good standing
Amount: $2500
The Ben Savage Scholarship: This award is made in memory of Fra Ben Savage, Syracuse '20. Fra Savage was a long-time chapter advisor, Regional Governor and Consul and received the first Outstanding Advisor Award.
Criteria: Based primarily on need and fraternity interest, although academic average will be considered.
Open To: Undergraduate Fratres in good standing
Amount: $500
Martin E. Sherman Scholarship: This award is made in memory of Fra Martin E. Sherman, Missouri '58.
Criteria: Based on need and a "B" average is required.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres other than freshmen who are in good standing
Amount: $500
Sidney H. Guller Scholarship (two grants): These awards are made in the name of Past Supreme Prior Sid Guller, Washington U. `45, Chairman of the Sigma Alpha Mu Endowment Fund, a Foundation Director, and a past president of the N.I.C.
Criteria: Based on financial need; a cumulative "B" average is also required.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres other than freshmen who are in good standing
Amount; 2 @ $1000 each
Preston Robert Tisch Scholarship: This award is made in memory of Bob Tisch, Bucknell-Michigan `43, who is a former Postmaster General of the United States and co-chairman of Loew's Inc.
Criteria: Based primarily on need; a 2.5/4.0 average (or the equivalent) is required.
Open To: Sophomore, junior and senior fratres in good standing
Amount: $3000
Terry Semel Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Terry Semel, LIU '64, Foundation director and our 1992 Man of the Year who was co-chairman of Warner Brothers Studios and former CEO of Yahoo!
Criteria: Based on need and fraternity activity. Requires a "C" average.
Open To: Current and former Chapter Officers who are in good standing
Amount: $1000
Milken Family Scholarship: This award is made available through the generosity of Michael R. Milken, Berkeley '68.
Criteria: Based on need. An education major with a "B" average.
Open To: Sophomores or above who are in good standing
Amount :$1500
Bill Schwartz Scholarship (two grants): are in honor of the exemplary service of William P. Schwartz, executive director emeritus of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: Based on financial need and grades at 4-year degree-granting institutions. Application must be accompanied by a letter from the applicant, and also from the father, if he is living.
Open To: Daughters (natural or adopted) of fratres, including those of deceased fratres; or fratres returned to school to complete their undergraduate degree.
Amount: 2 @ $2000 each
Martin and Howard Miller Scholarship: This award is made by the contribution of Past Supreme Prior Howard Miller, Maryland '58, his late father, Martin K. Miller, Illinois '30, a past Supreme Exchequer.
Criteria: Based on need. Individual must currently or previously have exercised a leadership position in his chapter.
Open To: Sophomores or above who are in good standing
Amount: $1000
Sonia Brown Memorial Scholarship: This award is made in memory of the Sigma Alpha (Oklahoma) housemother for 22 years.
Criteria: Based on financial need and worth; academic average will be considered.
Open To: Sophomores or above in good standing
Amount :$500
Donald Stein Legacy Scholarship: This award is made possible by the contribution of Donald J. Stein, Purdue '53, a Foundation Director and board member of the Sigma Eta House Corporation.
Criteria: Based on financial need with a 2.25 minimum GPA
Open To: Sophomores or Juniors with preference to members of Big Ten SAM chapters and initiated sons of fratres who are in good standing.
Amount: $1000
Paul A. Pumpian Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by the late Paul Pumpian, Maryland ’48, a former Consumer Affairs Officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Criteria: Based on demonstrated need with a GPA of 3.0/4 or equivalent
Open To: any undergraduate frater in good standing
Amount: $2000
Karchmer Family Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by the Karchmer Family of Oklahoma.
Criteria: Based on need and fraternity involvement
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing of any chapter
Amount: $500
Manuel Leve Scholarship: Endowed by the Sigma Eta (Purdue) House Corporation in memory of Manuel Leve, Purdue ’28, its long-time chairman, for his contributions to the Fraternity.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, fraternity interest and 3.0 GPA
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing, sophomore and above
Amount: $500
Honigberg Scholarship, endowed by Fra Joel D. Honigberg, Sigma Eta/Phi ’47.
Criteria: 3.5/4.0 GPA, but need and motivation will be considered for those applicants with less than 3.5
Open To: Undergraduate junior or senior fratres majoring in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biogenetics, engineering physics, nuclear physics, biophysics, astronomy, geology or mathematics, who are planning on attending graduate school in their major field.
Amount: $500
September 11 Scholarship: was created by the Trustees of the SAM Foundation in memory of those fratres who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Criteria: Based on worth and need
Open To: Any undergraduate frater
Amount: $500
Michael Karl Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by the Gamma Pi alumni in memory of Michael L. Karl, Gamma Pi ’92, who died of cancer at age 24.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, acceptable GPA and commitment to chapter
Open To: Sophomores or above, with preference to Gamma Pi chapter.
Amount: $500
Weiss Brothers Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Robert S. Weiss, Oklahoma ’77, who is a Foundation Trustee.
Criteria: Financial need and worth
Open To: Daughters of fratres who are undergraduates at a 4-year college or university.
Amount: $1000
Marc P. Schwartz Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Marc Schwartz, USC ’90.
Criteria: Financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0 in any major; preference to Mu Theta chapter
Open To: Any undergraduate
Amount: $1000
S. David Coleman Scholarship: is in memory of Judge S. David Coleman, Utah/Harvard ’21, by his Los Angeles fratres.
Criteria: Based on need with a “B” GPA.
Open To: Preference to California fratres who are sophomores and above.
Amount: $500
Grace Bender Scholarship: was endowed by Sigma Alpha Mu alumni in honor of the late Grace Bender, SAM’s longtime bookkeeper and office manager.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, 2.5/4.0 GPA
Open To: Any undergraduate frater, sophomore or above
Amount: $500
Benjamin P. Goldman Scholarship: is in memory of Past Supreme Prior Goldman, Cornell ’14.
Criteria: “B” average and show evidence of leadership and oratorical ability and need.
Open To: Graduating seniors accepted to an accredited law school.
Amount: $500
Leslie and Bobbi Raffel Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Leslie J. Raffel, Purdue ’63.
Criteria: Engineering student in good academic standing.
Open To: Any undergraduate frater, sophomore or above
Amount: $2000
Jack and Sara Freeman Scholarship: is in memory of Past Supreme Prior Jack Freeman, Washington ’31.
Criteria: “B” average or better and financial need.
Open To: Sophomores or above undergraduates
Amount: $500
John C. Ale Scholarship: was endowed by Past Supreme Recorder John C. Ale, Virginia ’76.
Criteria: Financial Need
Open To: Undergraduates with preference to students at schools in the South and Southwest.
Amount: $500
Margolis-Epps Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Nathan Margolis, North Texas ’75.
Criteria: “C” average and demonstrated financial need.
Open To: Full-time undergraduate frater who is active in his chapter.
Amount: $1000
James E. and Elsie B. Rasbold Scholarship: was endowed by Fra J. Charles Rasbold, Case Western Reserve ’83, in memory of his parents.
Criteria: Engineering, Science and Mathematics major, academic achievement will be considered as may chapter activity.
Open To: Undergraduate Fraters, sophomores or above.
Amount: $1000
Judy Schwartz Scholarship: in memory of Judy Schwartz, wife of Executive Director Emeritus Bill Schwartz.
Criteria: Based on need and worth, and academic average will be considered.
Open To: Sophomores or above.
Amount: $1000
Deana and Gerald Stempler Scholarship: endowed by the Stempler Family Foundation.
Criteria: frater in good standing with accredited institution and with the Fraternity.
Open To: Sophomores or above.
Amount: $1000
Joseph Dave Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by the family of the late Joseph Dave, Cincinnati ’23, a trustee of the SAM Foundation and Certificate of Merit winner.
Criteria: Civil Engineering major
Open To: Juniors or Seniors
Amount: $1000
Robert Traum Scholarship: endowed by Robert Traum, LIU ’66.
Criteria: Any major with a C+ average or better.
Open To: sophomores or above
Amount: $1000
James R. Favor Scholarships: endowed by James R. Favor who is the insurance agent for the Fraternity’s liability insurance. Two awards, one to honor Bill Schwartz and Aaron Girson, Foundation Executive VP and one to honor Past Supreme Prior Dave Phillips and Consul member Andrew Dunsky for their service to Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: Vice Prior or Risk Manager of chapter that has not had a risk violation in the past year with demonstrated risk management initiative and a 3.0 GPA.
Open To: member in good standing
Amount: 2 @ $2000 each
Joseph Weinberg Scholarship: endowed by the late Joseph Weinberg, Rutgers ’38.
Criteria: demonstrated financial need and “B” average with preference to Sigma Delta chapter.
Open To: sophomores and above.
Amount: $500
Ronald Shlensky Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by Herbert Jablin, Purdue ’56, in memory of a fellow Sigma Eta frater.
Criteria: a deserving frater with a “B” GPA
Open To: any undergraduate frater, sophomores and above
Amount: $1000
Leonard H. Smith Memorial Scholarship: was endowed in honor of Leonard H. Smith, Mu Theta ’48, a founding member of his chapter, by his son, Dr. Robert A. Smith, Mu Theta ’70 and his fellow Mu Theta fraters.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore and above, with preference to Mu Theta.
Kenneth & Madeline Wolf Scholarship: was endowed by Kenneth S. Wolf, Omicron ’65, who was a Regional Governor, Supreme Recorder and Foundation trustee.
Criteria: to pursue a graduate degree in the Fall with high academic qualifications and involved in campus activities.
Open To: Undergraduate Senior with preference to Omicron chapter.
Amount: $1000
Bora Laskin Scholarship: was endowed by ΣAM Foundation of Canada in memory of outstanding Canadian brother Bora Laskin (Toronto ’35)
Criteria: Financial need, good academic and fraternity standing, campus activities may be taken into account.
Open To: Preference to second year or above undergraduate Canadian frater attending either a Canadian or U.S. school.
Amount: $1000
Pauline & Albert Pattenick Scholarship: was endowed by ΣAM Foundation of Canada in memory of outstanding Canadian brother Bora Laskin (Toronto ’40) and his wife.
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree.
Open To: Preference to second year or above undergraduate Canadian frater attending either a Canadian or U.S. school
Amount:$1000
Samuel Gotfrid Scholarship: was endowed by ΣAM Foundation of Canada in memory of outstanding Canadian brother Samuel Gotfrid (Toronto ’29)
Criteria: Financial need, good academic record and good standing in the Fraternity; activities may be taken into account.
Open To: Preference to second year or above undergraduate Canadian frater attending either a Canadian or U.S. school.
Amount: $1000
Harold R. Stiefel Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by the fratres of the Bucknell chapter in memory of Harold Stiefel (Bucknell ’46) for his 3 decades of work as their advisor.
Criteria: Financial need, acceptable GPA, service to Fraternity, service to University
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Phi chapter.
Amount: $500
Paul and Margie Alperson Scholarship: has been endowed by Paul Alperson (Nebraska ‘54 ) in memory of his parents
Criteria: Good academic record and in good standing with the Fraternity
Open To: Major or Minor in Jewish studies
Amount: $500
Ben Anderson Scholarship: was endowed by the Sigma Omega chapter (NC State) in memory of Ben Anderson and his dedication to the Fraternity and the chapter.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, minimum GPA of 2.7, chapter leadership and commitment
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to Sigma Omega chapter.
Amount: $1500
Robert S. Elster Memorial Scholarship: has been endowed in memory of Robert S Elster, (Buffalo ’25) by his daughter Elizabeth and son in law Douglas Goldstein (NC State ’81)
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.8, exhibits leadership and dedication toward providing outstanding community service to his local community.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, preference to Sigma Omega and Sigma Iota Chapters
Amount: $1000
Richie and Kevin Williamson Scholarship: Created in honor of ΣAM’s 75th Anniversary
Criteria: GPA of at least 3.0 demonstrating financial need and participating in at least 2 non-fraternal activities.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres.
Amount: $1000
In addition to the general scholarships available, you may apply for the scholarships below restricted to your chapter.
ETA (Syracuse):
Marshall M. Gelfand Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, 2.5 GPA, Business/Management students with an accounting major.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to Eta chapter.
Amount: $500
Walter Rose Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated qualities of leadership and loyalty to Sigma
Alpha Mu and Alma Mater
Open To: Undergraduate fratres of Eta, in good standing.
Amount: $1000
THETA (Univ. Penn):
Theta Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, chapter leadership & commitment, 3.0 GPA or above
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Theta chapter.
Amount: $1000
Max M. Epstein Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA and a Wharton School student.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters that are sophomores or juniors with preference to Theta chapter.
Amount: $1000
RHO(Illinois):
Private Family Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, overall GPA of 2.0 or better; but
GPA of applicant’s computer science classes must be 3.0 or better
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, planning a career in or related to computers or computer science, in good standing
with Rho chapter
Amount: $1000
David S. Rice Scholarship
Criteria: Accounting major with Jewish activity and involvement
Open To: Sophomores and above in good standing with Fraternity; preference to Gamma Epsilon and Rho chapters.
Amount: $1000
PHI(Washington U):
Louis & Fannie Guller Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, 2.4/4.0 minimum GPA or equi- valent, in good standing with Fraternity and University.
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above, of Phi chapter.
Amount: $1000
I.E. Millstone Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and merit
Open To: Undergraduate frater of Phi Chapter in good standing.
Amount: $1000
SIGMA BETA (Ohio Ste):
Anna Gans Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree, financial need, Fraternity or campus activity may be considered.
Open To: Frater in good standing of Sigma Beta chapter.
Amount: $500
Fritz & Anna Gans Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree, financial need, Fraternity or campus activity may be considered.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres in good standing of Sigma Beta chapter.
Amount: $1500
Irwin D. & Etta C. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more, financial need, demonstrated leadership and outstanding participation in the chapter
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Beta chapter.
Amount: $500
Walter H. Phillips Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to Sigma Beta chapter.
Amount: $1000
Morris & Fannie Skilken Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average of at least 2.5, financial need, Fraternity or campus activity may be considered
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Beta chapter.
Amount: $500
Joel Beren Community Service Scholarship
Criteria: Exemplary service and displayed leadership capabilities through involvement in Jewish community or Hillel in Columbus. Minimum GPA of “C.”
Open To: Undergraduate fraters sophomores, juniors or seniors.
Amount: $500
Bradley R. Kastan Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated outstanding Interfraternity Council involvement
and consideration of need, but secondary to the first criteria.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters, sophomores and above
Amount: $500
Gary Shapiro (Sigma Beta ’86) Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and in good standing, member of the Sigma Beta chapter
Open To: Undergraduate fratres
Amount: $500
SIGMA GAMMA:
Joan & Jack Wallick Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, Jewish Studies major
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to Sigma Gamma chapter.
Amount: $500
Steven Dachinger Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, frater who exhibits an understanding of
brotherhood and family and exemplifies the spirit and purpose of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing with Sigma Gamma..
Amount: $1000
SIGMA DELTA:
Harold Brandman Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher, proven financial need, any academic major
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above (preference to Sigma Delta)
Amount: $1000
Felix Jager Scholarship
Criteria: Liberal Arts major, financial need
Open To: Senior status (graduating in 2011) with preference to Sigma Delta chapter.
Amount: $500
David Lloyd Kreeger Scholarship
Criteria: Scholastic achievement, financial need, a record of achievement that demonstrates future promise
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Delta Chapter.
Amount:$500
Joseph Weinberg Scholarship
Criteria: demonstrated financial need and a “B” average.
Open To: sophomores and above with preference to Sigma Delta chapter.
Amount: $500
SIGMA ZETA:
Hurst Family Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need and worth with a 2.75 GPA or above. Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above, involved in Jewish Activities and/or study, with preference to Sigma Zeta chapter.
Amount: $1000
Remak-Rosenberg Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, good character, leadership abilities, (if already a student) a 3.0 or better GPA.
Open To: Jewish undergraduate frater
Amount: $500
Sigma Zeta Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative “B” average, demonstrated leadership or outstanding participation in chapter or campus affairs, financial need(relative to other applicants).
Open To: Undergraduate or graduate fratres of Sigma Zeta chapter who are in good standing.
Amount: $1500
SIGMA THETA:
James & Rosalie Alexander Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative “B” average.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres in good standing with Sigma Theta Chapter.
Amount: $500
Patricia & Barry Epstein Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to earn a degree,financial need.
Open To: Frater in good standing of Sigma Theta chapter.
Amount: $1000
Jeff Levy-Sigma Theta Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to earn a degree,athletic activity (intramural or varsity), financial need.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomore or above, with first preference to Sigma Theta chapter.
Amount: $500
SIGMA IOTA:
Robert S. Elster Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.8, exhibits leadership and dedication toward providing outstanding community service to his local community.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, preference to Sigma Iota and Sigma Omega Chapters.
Amount: $1000
Sidney Bielfield Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative “B” average, demonstrated leadership or outstanding participation in chapter or campus affairs, demonstrated financial need.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, with preference to Sigma Iota chapter.
Amount: $500
SIGMA SIGMA:
L & S Milken Scholarship
Criteria: 3.25 cumulative GPA, demonstrated need
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomore or above (preference to business major) and preference to Sigma Sigma.
Amount: $1500
Andrew Shapiro Scholarship
Criteria: Accomplishment in Alumni Relations (state what he has accomplished or set in motion in terms of alumni relations).
Open To: Sigma Sigma Alumni Recorder who is in good standing with the Fraternity and the University.
Amount: $500
Dr. Vincent Contreras Leadership Scholarship
Criteria: attended the SAM Leadership Conference and Chapter Leaders Day either immediately preceding or during their term of office
Open To: Prior of chapter with preference shown to Sigma Sigma, Gamma Theta and Delta Upsilon chapters.
Amount: $500
L. Mark Newman Family Foundation Scholarships (4 grants)
Criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA, financial need, significant Fraternity activity.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters, sophomores and above, with preference to Mu Chi. (Gamma Theta, Gamma Rho and Sigma Sigma chapters if Mu Chi is dormant).
Amount: 4 @ $1000 each
MU GAMMA:
Mu Gamma 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, scholastic achievement, and
demonstrated leadership or outstanding participation in the Mu Gamma chapter.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters of Mu Gamma chapter.
Amount: $1000
Jerry Silver Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated leadership or outstanding participation in
chapter or campus affairs, scholastic achievement, financial need relative to other applicants.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters of Mu Gamma chapter
Amount: $1000
MU THETA:
Leonard H. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore and above, with preference to Mu Theta.
Amount: $1000
Harry and Harriet Stone Scholarship
Criteria: Graduate or undergraduate fratres in good standing
Open To: Fratres of the Mu Theta chapter, preference for Cinematic Arts major, (if none then no preference for major) and chapter officers (with need secondary to service), preference for living in the chapter house. Secondary preference to graduate students in Cinematic arts.
Amount: $500
MU LAMBDA:
Stanley Heller and David N. Heller Scholarship
Criteria: Financial needs, GPA of at least 2.5 in good standing with the Fraternity
Open To: Undergraduate fratres from the Mu Lambda chapter
Amount: $500
MU RHO:
Bernard R. Goodman Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated active interest in the Fraternity, demonstrated financial need, “B” average or equivalent.
Open To: Undergraduate frater with junior status with preference to Mu Rho chapter.
Amount: $500
MU PSI:
“Mom’ Keene Scholarship
Criteria: In good standing of the Mu Psi chapter, living in (or has lived in for at least 1 year) the Fraternity house with a 3.0 GPA
Open To: Undergraduate frater from Mu Psi chapter
Amount: $1000
Jerry Miller Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated significant academic achievement and contribution to the Mu Psi chapter.
Open To: Undergraduate frater who has been a member of the
Fraternity for at least one year, and a member in good standing with Mu Psi chapter and who must be residing in the fraternity house.
Amount: $1000
BETA OMEGA:
William Gilliam Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and 3.0/4.0 GPA.
Open To: Junior or Senior from Beta Omega chapter.
Amount: $1000
GAMMA EPSILON:
David S. Rice Scholarship
Criteria: Accounting major with Jewish activity and involvement.
Open To: Sophomores and above in good standing with Fraternity; preference to Gamma Epsilon and Rho chapters.
Amount: $1000
GAMMA THETA:
Dr. Vincent Contreras Leadership Scholarship
Criteria: attended the SAM Leadership Conference and Chapter Leaders Day either immediately preceding or during their term of office.
Open To: Prior of chapter with preference to Sigma Sigma,Gamma Theta and Delta Upsilon chapters.
Amount: $500
L. Mark Newman Family Foundation Scholarships (4 grants)
Criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA, financial need, significant Fraternity activity.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters, sophomores or above, with preference
to Gamma Theta, Gamma Rho or Sigma Sigma chapters.
Amount: 4 @ $1000 each
GAMMA RHO:
L. Mark Newman Family Foundation Scholarships (4 grants)
Criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA, financial need, significant Fraternity activity.
Open To: Undergraduate fraters, sophomores or above, with preference to Gamma Theta, Gamma Rho or Sigma Sigma chapters.
Amount: 4 @ $1000 each
DELTA UPSILON:
Dr. Vincent Contreras Leadership Scholarship
Criteria: attended the SAM Leadership Conference and Chapter Leaders Day either immediately preceding or during their term of office.
Open To: Prior of chapter with preference shown to Sigma Sigma, Gamma Theta and Delta Upsilon chapters.
Amount: $500