Ohio Chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Scholarship Programs
Scholarship
is a core value of Phi Kappa Psi, and every Phi
Psi strives to achieve in the area of academia.
Ohio Theta holds every brother to high academic
standards, and offers incentives to those whose
scholarly achievements deserve reward. Phi Kappa
Psi won the Ashland University IFC award for
Best Scholarship Program for the 2008-2009
school year.
Ohio Theta
Scholarship Programs
Jerry and
Terrie Dunlap Service Award - $2,000 Award
The Jerry & Terry Dunlap
Service Award is a gift given in the honor of
Brother Jerry Dunlap and his wife Terrie, who
have distinguished themselves as leaders and
philanthropists through a life of service to
numerous groups and organizations. They took the
ideals and values of the Fraternity and applied
them to every aspect of their life, truly living
for The Great Joy of Serving Others. Jerry and
Terry together founded Camp Nuhop, a camp that
serves children with special needs. Brother
Dunlap was a member of the local fraternity, Phi
Sigma Chi, and then a Founding Father of the
Ohio Theta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, on April
16th, 1966. Brother Dunlap was a dedicated
friend, mentor, and alumnus who served on the
Ohio Theta House Corporation for 42 years until
his passing in 2008.
The Jerry &
Terrie Dunlap Service Award is a $2,000 award
given to an undergraduate Brother of the Ohio
Theta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi who has provided
meritorious service to people, to the community,
or to specific organizations. While candidates
must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8, the
emphasis of this award is placed on service to
campus, college community and hometown
organizations. The award must be used for
academic purposes and is contingent upon the
full time enrollment status of the winner.
Applicants must be in good standing with Ashland
University and the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Helen
B. Smith Leadership Award - $1,000 Award
The Helen B. Smith Leadership
Award is a gift given in the honor of Ms. Helen
B. Smith who was a caring and loving figure to
the brothers of Phi Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Psi.
Showing the wisdom of Solomon, this grand lady
soothed wounded hearts, shared Christian
principles, and saw to it that the brotherhood
was reminded how a gentleman should act. Without
Mom's willingness to give up her Ashland College
housemother seniority in 1962 and move to
Clarement Avenue, Ashland College would never
have allowed housing at the 502 Clarement Phi
Sigma Chi residence. Were it not for her
financial help from time to time to meet
homeowner obligations, and her ability to serve
as our college goodwill ambassador when needed,
our Fraternity would not have survived. She
served as housemother from 1962-1972.
The Helen B. Smith Leadership
Award is a $1,000 award given to an
undergraduate Brother of the Ohio Theta Chapter
of Phi Kappa Psi who has demonstrated moral
character and outstanding leadership skills
through formal and/or informal roles. While
candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at
least 2.8, the emphasis of this award is placed
on leadership within the Chapter, campus
community, and Ashland or hometown community.
The award must be used for academic purposes and
is contingent upon the full time enrollment
status of the winner. Applicants must be in good
standing with Ashland University and the Phi
Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Ohio Theta
Scholarship Incentive Program
Established in the fall of
2009, the Ohio Theta Scholarship Incentive
Program provides a rebate of $25 off semester
dues to any brother who achieves at least a 3.5
GPA, and $50 off semester dues to any brother
who achieves at least a 3.75 GPA in the previous
semester. Brothers who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA
in the previous semester will receive a
scholarship equal to 100% of their chapter dues
for the semester. As further incentive for all brothers
to improve academically, an additional $50 award
is made available to the brother who posts the
greatest improvement in their GPA each semester.
National Scholarship
Programs
Through the generous
donations of both undergraduate and alumni
brothers, The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa
Psi Fraternity is the largest endowment fund of
any Intercollegiate Fraternity or Sorority in
the United States, with assets expected to
exceed $40 million in 2010. This endowment fund
allows the
Phi Kappa Psi Foundation to provide in excess of
$250,000 in scholarships to undergraduate Phi
Psis every year. Below is a list of just some of
the scholarships available to brothers of Ohio
Theta.
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Ralph D.
Daniel Leadership Award - $4,000
Award
The Ralph D.
Daniel Leadership Award recognizes a
member who has made outstanding
leadership contributions to his
chapter, campus and community. A
minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
is required to apply, but the
applicant's leadership
accomplishments are the primary
factors in the award. Leadership
outside the chapter setting is most
important.
The $4,000
award is named in honor of Executive
Director Emeritus Ralph D. "Dud"
Daniel, Arizona 47, who served the
Fraternity between 1948 and 1979 in
many capacities, including Executive
Director and President of the
Foundation. Dud, affectionately
known as Mr. Phi Psi, continues to
serve the Fraternity as its most
recognized and beloved diplomat in
Interfraternity circles.
Solon E.
Summerfield Scholarship Program - up
to 28 Annual Awards of up to $3,000
The Solon E.
Summerfield Scholarship Program
provides up to twenty-five (25)
$1,000 scholarships to
undergraduates. The primary
selection criteria are academic
standing and leadership and service
to their chapter, campus and
community. Emphasis is placed on
chapter leadership. A cumulative GPA
of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required
to apply.
In addition,
three brothers are selected as
Outstanding Solon E. Summerfield
Scholars. First prize is $3,000,
first runner-up receives $2,500 and
the second runner-up receives an
award of $2,000.
Solon E.
Summerfield, Kansas 1899, was a
prominent New York businessman and
philanthropist whose commitment to
academic achievement and leadership
is carried on by both the University
of Kansas and the Foundation.
Ernest H.
Garbe Award - Two $2,500 Awards
The Ernest H.
Garbe Awards were created to honor
Ernie Garbe, Columbia 40. The two
(2) $2,500 awards recognize graduate
or undergraduate students majoring
in journalism or communications
(including advertising and
broadcasting). A cumulative GPA of
2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is
required.
Brother Garbe
was a founder of the New York City
Alumni Association.
Winston R.
Win Tate Award - Two $2,500 Awards
The two (2)
Winston R. Win Tate Awards of
$2,500 each recognize graduate or
undergraduate students in business,
with preference given to those
studying economics, accounting or
finance. A cumulative GPA of 2.75
(on a 4.0 scale) or higher is
required.
Win Tate,
Kansas 18, made his fortune in
banking and provided generous
bequests to the Foundation and to
Kansas Alpha at his death.
Watkins
Christian Scholar Award - $2,500
Award
The Watkins
Christian Scholar Award provides
$2,500 to a graduate or
undergraduate Phi Psi who inspires
his peers to fulfill all aspects of
the Phi Psi Creed by demonstrating
the character of Jesus Christ and is
committed (no matter their chosen
major; business, engineering,
biology, etc.) to advancing the
Gospel within their chosen vocation
(i.e. doctor, lawyer, manager,
business owner, etc.
In honor of
his father and grandfather, a triple
legacy Brother endowed the annual
scholarship named for Brother John
Watkins, Jr., Miami 79. Brother
Watkins was instrumental in
articulating that the pursuit of God
was important and relevant within
the Fraternity, particularly during
his undergraduate years.
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Founders Fellowships -
Six $4,000 Awards
Founders Fellowships for
graduate study provide
up to six $4,000 awards
for members who are in
graduate school now or
who will enter graduate
school next fall.
Academic standing,
leadership and character
are primary
considerations for the
awards. A cumulative GPA
of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
is required to apply.
Philip M. Cornelius
Award - $1,500 Award
The Philip M. Cornelius
Scholarship was created
by the children of
Philip M. Cornelius,
Indiana 25. Brother
Cornelius served as
Fraternity President
from 1970 to 1972 and
was a member of the
Ancient Order of the
S.C.
First awarded in 1993, a
$1,500 scholarship is
given to an
undergraduate Phi Psi
with financial need, at
least a 2.75 GPA and
demonstrated moral
character and leadership
skills.
Ben King Award - $1,000
Award
The Ben King Award is a
$1,000 scholarship to an
undergraduate who is
majoring in engineering
(or a related field) and
is working to support
himself while in
college. The award
recognizes an
outstanding brother in
need of financial
assistance who
demonstrates academic
excellence, leadership
skills and strong
character. A cumulative
GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0
scale) is required to
apply.
This award honors Ben
King, Brooklyn Poly
1906, an engineer and
former president of
Chrysler
Corporation-United
Kingdom.
Ruddick C. Lawrence
Awards - Two
$2,500 Awards
The Ruddick C. Lawrence
Awards for public
service are two $2,500
scholarships awarded to
undergraduate members
who have provided
meritorious service to
people or organizations
outside Phi Kappa Psi.
While candidates must
have a cumulative GPA of
at least 3.0 (on a 4.0
scale), emphasis is
placed on service to
campus, college
community and hometown
organizations.
The award honors Ruddick
C. Lawrence, Washington
31, a member of the
Ancient Order of the
S.C., who distinguished
himself as a leader and
philanthropist through
his service to numerous
organizations throughout
his life.
Mary Pickford-Rogers
Memorial Award - $1,500
Award
The Mary Pickford-Rogers
Memorial Scholarship is
intended to support the
studies of Phi Psis
majoring in performing
arts, whether as
undergraduate or
graduate students. The
$1,500 scholarship is
presented through the
generosity of her
husband, Charles "Buddy"
Rogers, Kansas 23, who
was an accomplished
actor and musician.
The qualifying fields of
study include theatre
and film (writing,
directing or acting),
vocal and instrumental
music, opera, ballet,
modern dance and other
related subjects.
Telecommunications and
journalism students are
also eligible, as are
applicants in the fine
arts (painting,
sculpture, etc.). A
cumulative GPA of 2.75
(on a 4.0 scale) is
required to apply.
The William R. Walker
Award - $2,500 Award
The William R. Walker
Award of $2,500
recognizes a graduate or
undergraduate student in
business, real estate,
housing or land use,
public policy and urban
planning, or a law
student with the intent
to practice real estate
law. A cumulative GPA of
2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or
higher is required.
Brother Walker, Southern
Cal 27, was a Founding
Father of the chapter at
the University of
Southern California as
well as a successful
real estate developer
and businessman. |
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