As a part of our mission – to promote the intellectual development of the members of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity – the Pi Beta Phi Foundation offers numerous scholarship opportunities each year. Tuition costs outpace inflation, placing a heavy financial burden on today’s students. The financial assistance offered by the Foundation plays a key role in the ability of many Pi Phis to achieve their dreams of completing their formal education.

Undergraduate Scholarships – Ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, undergraduate scholarships fall into two basic areas, indicating the primary selection criteria:

  • Financial Need – Funded through Friendship Fund gifts as well as a number of endowed scholarships. In addition to financial need, the following criteria apply:
    • Undergraduate Pi Beta Phi member in good standing
    • Enrolled full-time for the entire academic year of the scholarship award
    • 3.0 minimum GPA (70% for Canadian students), unless otherwise noted
    • A record of service to Pi Phi, campus and community
    • Some endowed scholarships specify additional qualification criteria such as chapter, residence and academic major requirements
  • Community Service – Sign of the Arrow Melissa Scholarship – Endowed by the Sign of the Arrow/St. Louis Alumnae Club, this scholarship award can be as high as $10,000, depending on the recipient’s community service. In addition to community service, the following criteria apply:
    • Senior class standing during the year of the award (Apply as a junior)
    • Minimum 3.1 cumulative GPA
    • Enrolled full-time for the entire academic year of the scholarship award
    • Documented community service

Graduate Fellowships - Based foremost on financial need, graduate fellowship awards range from $2,000 - $6,500. Submit only one application to be considered for all graduate fellowships. In addition to financial need, the following criteria apply:

  • Graduation no more than 4 academic years prior to application year
  • 3.0 Undergraduate/Graduate GPA (unless otherwise noted)
  • Record of service to Pi Phi, campus and community
  • Full-time enrollment in graduate-level program at an accredited institution
  • Dues-paying alumna member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity

Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarships – Based on financial need, ACE scholarships are expected to range from $1,200 to $1,800. Submit one application for all ACE scholarships. In addition to financial need, the following criteria apply:

  • Out of school more than two academic years prior to application year
  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate/graduate GPA, unless otherwise noted
  • A record of service to Pi Phi, campus and community
  • A career-enhancing course of study at a qualified institution (see application)
  • Dues-paying alumna member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity

Arrowmont Scholarships - Pi Beta Phi Foundation offers scholarships to both members and nonmembers to help supplement the costs of attending classes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Submit one application to be considered for all Arrowmont scholarships. Financial need is taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.

Click here for a complete listing of Foundation scholarships and fellowships.

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