ALPHA PHI CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
ALPHA PHI CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Programs
    • Mandated Programs
    • Omega University
    • Scholarship
    • Fatherhood Initiative
    • Omega Lamplighters
  • Brothers
    • Undergraduates
    • Governance
    • Resources
    • Membership Info
    • Chapter Calendar
    • Pay Invoice
    • Hall of Fame
    • Omega Fraternal Assn
    • OSBF
    • The Bloodline
    • Chapter Committees
  • Donate
    • Donations
    • $100K for 100 Years
  • Events
    • Schedule of Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • Media
    • Centennial Celebration
  • More
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Programs
      • Mandated Programs
      • Omega University
      • Scholarship
      • Fatherhood Initiative
      • Omega Lamplighters
    • Brothers
      • Undergraduates
      • Governance
      • Resources
      • Membership Info
      • Chapter Calendar
      • Pay Invoice
      • Hall of Fame
      • Omega Fraternal Assn
      • OSBF
      • The Bloodline
      • Chapter Committees
    • Donate
      • Donations
      • $100K for 100 Years
    • Events
      • Schedule of Events
      • Photo Gallery
      • Media
      • Centennial Celebration
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Programs
    • Mandated Programs
    • Omega University
    • Scholarship
    • Fatherhood Initiative
    • Omega Lamplighters
  • Brothers
    • Undergraduates
    • Governance
    • Resources
    • Membership Info
    • Chapter Calendar
    • Pay Invoice
    • Hall of Fame
    • Omega Fraternal Assn
    • OSBF
    • The Bloodline
    • Chapter Committees
  • Donate
    • Donations
    • $100K for 100 Years
  • Events
    • Schedule of Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • Media
    • Centennial Celebration

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account

iNTERNATIONAL Achievement Week HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2023

 

ELIGIBILITY & RULES

The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity.

The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.


Email to:

dhudson@bhm.k12.al.us


Mail to:

Alpha Phi Chapter

Attn: Essay Contest

864 8th Street West

Birmingham, Alabama 35204

 

SUBMISSION PROCESS

All submissions will be reviewed by your local Chapter (determined by your high school/home address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 20, 2023.   Do not change or shorten the Essay Topic.

 

RATING CRITERIA

All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following criteria.  Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:

1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)


2023 Essay Title:

With Politics gaining the bulk of discussion, what can the younger generation do to ensure that elected leaders understand the impact of gaining their vote?

Download Application

Download PDF

alpha phi chapter of omega psi phi, fraternity, inc. annual scholarship competition

CONTEST IS CLOSED.

The contest deadline closed at 6:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP

The Founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized the importance of the intellect in all matters pertaining to the advancement of humankind.  As such, they made Scholarship the foremost of the Fraternity’s four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.  Scholarship is a major and long-standing component of this organization.  


The Scholarships are based on students' essays and interviews.  The students earning the highest scores will be the recipients of the scholarships.  Presentation of these awards will be made at the student's Honors and Awards Day Programs or a separate program sponsored by the chapter.

HOW TO ENTER

1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

FY23 Scholarship Info (pdf)Download

2. write your essay

Your first year in college is a major life change.  It presents new experiences like meeting new people, managing your time, and living away from home.  

The essay topic is "What are the three greatest challenges you think you may encounter during your freshman year of college? 


The essay should conform to the following:

  • Applicant's name, school, and essay topic should be typed at the top of each page.
  • Essay should be no more than two doubled spaced pages (8 1/2 x 11), using a 12 point font, with one-inch margins addressing the essay topic.




3. submit your essay

Mail to: 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Phi Chapter

Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 1741

Birmingham AL 35201


Fax to:

Attn: Darrell Hudson, Sr.

(205) 231-0217


Email to:

dhudson@bhm.k12.al.us




ELIGIBILITY

Scholarship contestants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (copy of transcript to verify)
  2. Must have a counselor's or principal's recommendation (signature to be secured on the application)
  3. Must provide proof of acceptance to college in order for scholarships to be awarded.
  4. Must Include copy of ACT/SAT Scores




Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. awards 15 scholarships to the Birmingham City Schools

Read about it

Copyright © 2023 ALPHA PHI CHAPTER, An Unincorporated Association of OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder