
2012-2013 Academic Year Scholarship and Fellowship Applications Now Avaliable!
November 15, 2011
Undergraduate, Graduate Fellowship and Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available!
Helpful Hints Before You Begin the Online Scholarship Application Process
Before you begin any scholarship application, you will need:
· A minimum 3.0 GPA.
· To be in good standing with your chapter or alumnae organization (alumnae dues must be paid).
· Personal Information; including 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 (for GPA).
· 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.
· A current résumé and/or information regarding your recent employment within the past 5 years (Alumnae Continuing Education only).
Attention alumnae applicants!
Question
"If I'm an alumna, should I apply for a Graduate Fellowship or an Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship?"
Answer
Apply for a Graduate Fellowship if BOTH of the following apply:
1. You have graduated within the last four years
2. You are enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program.
Apply for an ACE Scholarship if ANY of the following apply:
1. You have been out of undergraduate school for more than two academic years
2. You going to school part-time
3. You are attending a career institute or a vocational/technical school.
If you qualify for both, apply for the Graduate Fellowship.
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE (completed, submitted application in its entirety - including completed recommendation and community service verifications) is FEBRUARY 15, 2012.
Helpful Hints Before You Begin the Online Arrowmont Scholarship Application Process
Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft Scholarships
Personal Information; including 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.
Pi Beta Phi Foundation Announces 2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients
May 19, 2011
Pi Beta Phi Foundation is pleased to announce that 108 Pi Phis will receive scholarship and fellowship awards for the 2011-2012 academic year. These women display outstanding academic achievement and excellent service to Pi Beta Phi, their campus and the community. A total of $229,100 in scholarships and fellowships will be awarded, the largest amount in Foundation history. Please click here for a listing of the 2011-2012 Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients.
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.