Established 2002

KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA – THETA CHI ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2002
The Kappa Sigma Kappa-Theta Chi Alumni Scholarship is available through the University of Central Missouri Foundation for an active, initiated member in good standing of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. This scholarship is made possible by way of a gift from alumni and friends of Psi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Kappa Fraternity and the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Central Missouri. BACKGROUND:
Epsilon Phi chapter of Theta Chi at UCM did not just come into being, and our past bears remembering. Originally our chapter was known as Beta Beta Beta or the Tri Betas for short. It was founded October 19, 1946. It was composed of World War II veterans. Our first sponsors were C.A. Burmeister and E.F. Low. Our first fraternity house was at 218 Tyler. The next year, the Tri Betas associated with Kappa Sigma Kappa, and were installed upon UCM in April of 1947. The brothers were referred to as Kappas. Kappa Sigma Kappa was a southern fraternity that was founded on the Virginia Military Institute campus in 1867 and was one of three original fraternities on that campus known as the VMI Triad members. Kappa Sigma Kappa was once a strong national fraternity with approximately 90 members. During the late 1940’s about one-half of those chapters split with the national and joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity which was one of the three VMI Triad members. Psi chapter, which was the UCM chapter, stayed with the old national.
CRITERIA:
To apply, a student must:
a.be a full-time student in good academic standing at UCM;
b.be pursing a recognized and accepted major at UCM;
c.be an active, initiated member in good standing according to the bylaws of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of
Theta Chi Fraternity;
d.have a GPA that exceeds the corresponding semester’s All Men’s GPA at UCM as published by the
Office of Campus Activities;
e.demonstrate active involvement in the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity as well as in campus
activities outside of Greek life;
f.show promise of leadership.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The recipient(s) of the Kappa Sigma Kappa-Theta Chi Alumni Scholarship will be recommended by a
Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of ten (10) members. The seven voting members shall include the Chair and six (6) members from the Kappa Sigma Kappa –Theta Chi Alumni Scholarship Committee. In addition, serving as ex-officio members shall be the Epsilon Phi Chapter President, the UCM faculty advisor for Epsilon Phi Chapter, and the Alumni Corporation President. Recipient(s) shall be approved by the UCM Scholarships and Awards Officer.
2. The application must be delivered or postmarked by March 1. Recipient(s) shall be announced by May
15 of any given year.
3. The Selection Committee, with the approval of the donor and the Executive Director of the Foundation,
will annually establish the number and award amount. If adequate funding is not available, the Selection Committee may exercise the option of making no selection.
11/08 Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Residence and Greek Life ▪ University of Central Missouri ▪ Ellis Hall L23 ▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Application for the
KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA – THETA CHI ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name ___________________________________________ UCM student ID# ____________________________
2. Permanent address _____________________________________________________________________________
street
____________________________ ________________ _________________ ______________________________ city state zip code county
3. High school attended _______________________ ___________________ ______________ __________________ name of school city state county
4. Phone Number (___________) ________________________ Campus phone _____________________________
5. Local or campus address ________________________________________________________________________
6. E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________________
7. Major __________________________________________ Minor _____________________________________
8. Cumulative GPA _________________________________ GPA in major _______________________________
9. Estimated date of graduation ___________ __________
month year
10. Are you an active, initiated member in good standing of Theta Chi Fraternity? ____ yes ____ no
11. Attach a list of campus and community organizations to which you belong. List leadership roles when applicable.
12. Attach a brief statement of your professional goals as they relate to this scholarship. Be sure to include your plans
and aspirations for the future.
13. Attach a current transcript. An unofficial transcript may be printed (free of charge) from the student portal
at https:///portal.
REFERENCES: Do not list family members.
1. Name ______________________________________ ____ Relationship ________________________________ Phone Number __________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________
2. Name ______________________________________ ____ Relationship ________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________
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Kappa Sigma Kappa-Theta Chi Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship Application
UNDERSTANDING OF ACCEPTANCE:
If I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, I understand that I must meet the criteria as outlined in this application at the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship is to be applied to my student account.
If my status should change before/during the academic year, I understand that I must notify the Department
to which this application has been submitted. I further understand that a change in my status may affect my eligibility and the application of the scholarship to my student account.
__________________________________________________ _________________________________ Signature Date
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Residence and Greek Life ▪ University of Central Missouri ▪ Ellis Hall L23 ▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093
11/08
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