Scholarships

On November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, seven young educators organized Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a historically black collegiate organization. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education. Our chapter has a history of providing positive and proactive community outreach with a commitment to promoting the greater good in education and leadership development.

Beta Kappa Sigma Chapter scholarships are open to those who will be enrolled in a community college, four-year university, graduate school, vocational/technical school, or a certification program. The scholarship award (various denominations) will be made available for use for help with the college/university expenses.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicant must reside or attend school in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Applicant must have a minimum unweighted GPA of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Applicant must provide a current and up-to-date transcript/academic record.
Applicant must provide an acceptance letter or verification of enrollment from the community college, four-year university, vocational/technical school, or certification program that you attend or plan on attending for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applicant must select at least one of the topics provided and write an essay not to exceed 500 words. Please note that your essay carries great weight when evaluating your application.
1. How have you epitomized “greater service” in your life?
2. How has the place where you've grown up impacted who you are today?
3. What particular accomplishment in your life has given you the greatest satisfaction? Why?
4. How does social media influence our youth today?
5. What is the greatest obstacle you’ve had to overcome? What did you learn from overcoming that obstacle?
6. How have you contributed to the community, and what motivates you to do so?
7. Write a letter to yourself ten years from now. What hopes, advice, or goals do you want to share with your future self?
Applicant must submit at least one (1) but no more than three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from a community leader, teacher, professor, employer, coach, administrator, principal, religious leader, or guidance counselor.
Applicant must complete the application in its entirety, including the requested documentation. The application should be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm EST on April 14, 2025, to be considered for this scholarship.

If you have questions about our Scholarships, please contact us at tampasgrhos1stantibasileus@gmail.com

BKS Scholarship Application

First name

Last name

Address

Phone Number

Preferred Pronoun

Are you/will you be the first person in your family to graduate from high school?

Birthday

Race

Gender

Are you/will you be the first person in your family to graduate from college?

Current School

Current Unweighted GPA

Additional Schools Attended (Name, Years Attended, Year Graduated, GPA, Degree Received)

List all awards received.

List all honors received.

List all extracurricular activities, to include name of organization(s), date(s) of participation, purpose of organization, and leadership positions held.

List all civic, community, or other volunteer activities that you have participated in, to include name of organization, nature of service, total hours volunteered, and date(s) of service.

What community college, four-year university, vocational, technical, or certificate school program do you attend/plan to attend?

What major will you choose/have you chosen?

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