Sigma Alpha Mu Jewish Endeavors Initiative
New Grant Program from the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
Loyal fratres and friends of Sigma Alpha Mu have created the Jewish Endeavors Initiative to provide chapters and members with funding for activities that promote Jewish life on campus, educate students on Jewish matters, and foster an understanding of Jewish issues. Grants are available to Sigma Alpha Mu Chapters/Colonies, undergraduate members of Sigma Alpha Mu, and to campus organizations partnering with Sigma Alpha Mu Chapters/Colonies. Any chapter/colony that is interested in promoting Jewish life on campus and increasing understanding the heritage of our Founders is encouraged to apply.
Grants from Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s Jewish Endeavors Fund can support: Shabbat dinners/observances, holiday celebrations, educational programs for students, charitable and community service projects for Jewish causes, and scholarships for students to attend educational programs or conferences sponsored by Jewish organizations.
The maximum grant to a Chapter/Colony is $500 and the maximum scholarship to an individual is $250.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation will only fund programs that support leadership development, furtherance of religion, community service and scholarship. By applying for a grant you agree to use any funds received for programs consistent with these purposes.
Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the funds available are limited. The on-line grant application is available at: https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/2346-sigma-alpha-mu-jewish-endeavors-initiative
The lead gift to create this endowment was provided by Fra Barry Epstein. Fra Epstein is an alumnus of Sigma Eta chapter at Purdue and serves as a Director of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation.
Interested in Some of the Programs that our Chapters have Supported?
Here's a link to one program our our Univ. of Southern California (Mu Theta) chapter worked on.
Other chapters that have received grants include Texas A&M (Gamma Kappa), Univ. of Florida (Gamma Tau), Arizona (Beta Gamma) and Geneseo (Epsilon Epsilon).