Helpful Hints Before You Begin the Online Scholarship Application Process
October 30, 2009

Before you begin any scholarship application, you will need:

Undergraduate, Graduate and Alumnae Continuing Education Scholarships

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA
  • To be in good standing with your chapter or alumnae club (alumnae dues must be paid)
  • Personal Information; including social security number, permanent and school addresses, initiation date and a listing of all Pi Phi, campus activities and community organizations you are involved in
  • A copy of your most recent transcript in a version that can be easily uploaded. We recommend you allow enough time to scan a copy if your college/university does not have a digital copy available.
  • Financial Information; including the names and amounts of any grants, loans, debts, scholarships and awards. You will need to provide information regarding your income, as well as your parent’s income.
  • FAFSA Estimated Family Contribution Amount. This information is available on your Student Aid Report.
  • Contact information for THREE recommendations; one from a Pi Beta Phi member, and two from faculty members, administrators, professionals or employers.  
  • Contact information for any community service organization you are involved in for verification of your participation (Undergraduate Scholarships only)
  • A current résumé and/or information regarding your recent employment within the past 5 years (Alumnae Continuing Education only) 
Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft Scholarships
  • Personal Information; including social security number, permanent address, phone number and email address
  • A copy of the class schedule for class preferences. A class schedule may be obtained from Arrowmont
  • Contact information for THREE recommendations

To begin applying, click here.



Online Scholarship Application FAQs
October 30, 2009

Q: Am I required to fill out the scholarship applications online?

A: Yes. Pi Beta Phi Foundation is continuously looking to improve and meet the needs of our members. Online applications allow applicants to easily enter information, track and confirm the application status, and save money on printing and postage needs. 
 
Q: Is my information secure?
 
A: We understand that you will be providing sensitive information. Our vendor partner, Scholar Select, uses SSL encryption and their site is secured by digicert ®, an industry leader in Web site security. Your information comes to Pi Beta Phi Foundation only; no other third party has access to your information, except by court order.   For more information about ScholarSelect’s privacy policy, please visit their Web site at www.scholarselect.com; for more information about the Foundation’s privacy policy click here.
 
Q: What are the requirements to be eligible to receive a Foundation Scholarship?
 
A: The Foundation is pleased to offer undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) scholarships and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts scholarships. Each application has differing qualifications, and we encourage you to read the Description and Requirements before beginning any scholarship application. Simply click on the links provided to learn more about the scholarships. 
 
Q: I’m having technical difficulties. Whom should I contact?
 
A: We recommend you first check your computer and internet connection for any faults or errors. ScholarSelect has a help feature which you may access from their Web site to help you trouble shoot any specific problems or error messages you are receiving. If you continue to have problems, please contact the Foundation and we will do our best to resolve the issue.
 
Q: My recommendation/community service verification form has not been received by the person who is making a recommendation on my behalf.
 
A: First, have this person check any spam or junk mail folders. Next, you can log back in your application and check to ensure you have entered the email address correctly. You will also have the option to resend the request from that page.
 
Q: I already submitted my application, but I have other information I want to change or add.
You can amend and resubmit any application prior to 11:59 p.m. PST on February 15, 2010. Simply login to www.scholarselect.com with your username and password to view and update your application. Be sure to save and submit any changes you make.
 
 
Q: How do I know my application, recommendations or community service verifications have been received?
 
A: The online process will provide you several steps along the way to ensure your application, including recommendations or community service verifications, has been received. You will receive an email confirming a request for a recommendation or community service verification has been sent. You will receive another email when that person successfully submits his/her recommendation or verification. Finally, you will receive an email confirmation when you submit your completed application to the Foundation. 
 
Q: What if the people I’ve asked for recommendations or verifications from have not responded? 
 
A: It is your responsibility to allow yourself enough time to ensure you can collect all the recommendations and verifications you need to submit a completed application. We recommend you start early, send your contact an email or call them to let them know they will be receiving an emailed request for a recommendation or verification from Pi Beta Phi Foundation and check your application status periodically to ensure they have provided your recommendation or community service verification. If you have allowed enough time, you can always provide additional names/emails to provide the necessary recommendations and verifications.   The Foundation cannot assist with getting your recommendations or community service verifications, and your application will be disqualified if you do not have all the required recommendations and verifications.


Pi Beta Phi Foundation Announces 2009-2010 Scholarship Recipients
April 20, 2009

The Pi Beta Phi Foundation Trustees are pleased to announce that 71 Pi Phis will receive $121,800 in scholarship and fellowship awards for the 2009-2010 academic year.  These women display outstanding academic achievement and excellent service to Pi Beta Phi, their campus and community.

Educational financial assistance is one of the Foundation's promises for the future and is available to qualified collegians and alumnae.  It is only with your, our donors', continued support that we are able to keep this promise.

Please click HERE for a listing of the 2009-2010 Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients.

Scholarship applications for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available on our Web site this fall.  Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than February15, 2010.