SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant shall be an active member in good standing and currently enrolled at the time the
   scholarship is awarded at the National Convention.
2. The applicant shall be a student at a two-year or four-year college which has an active Gamma Beta
   Phi Chapter in good standing on the State and National levels of Gamma Beta Phi.
3. The scholarship shall be awarded without preference to race, sex, or location or size of college, and
   without preference to part-time or full-time students.
4. A typed essay (double spaced, maximum length of two pages) must accompany the application and
   contain the following information:
   • Why do you think you deserve this scholarship? You may include information such as financial
     need, outstanding qualities, or dedication to the organization. 
   •  How will you use your Gamma Beta Phi experience after you graduate? 
   •  What does Gamma Beta Phi mean to you? 
   •  Any other information you believe is important. 
5. In an outline form, complete on a separate sheet the following requirements: 
   •  Describe involvement in Gamma Beta Phi on the local, state and national levels. 
   •  Describe the honors you have received from Gamma Beta Phi and/or other organizations. 
6. Two letters of recommendation must accompany the application. (At least one of these letters should be written by a Chapter or State Advisor or President.)
7. Applicants must submit one copy of the application materials to National Headquarters ON or
   BEFORE March 1st.  In the event of a tie, the winner is to be decided based on demonstrated financial need. Please supply information on the types and amounts of financial aid received in the previous 12 months, or other pertinent information.