Scholarships offered via the Bloomsburg University Foundation (BUF)
BELOW ARE THE CRITERIA FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIPS VIA BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION.
An Active Delta Pi Brother in good standing with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher
a. Consideration is given for participation & leadership in fraternity and academic effort
Any active student of Bloomsburg University designated by the Delta Pi / Sigma Alumni Association Foundation
Eligible candidates may apply for both scholarships
1. Delta Pi Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Chuck Ranck #11, a Founding Brother.
Funded by DPSPAA via our endowment with the Bloomsburg Foundation.
Recipient selected by The DPSPAA Board of Directors.
Typical award of $3,500.
2. Bill Welk #681 Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2012 in the memory of Bill Welk, who unexpectedly passed away at the age of 24. Bill served as Sage.
Funded by the Welk family via our endowment with the Bloomsburg Foundation.
Recipient selected by the DPSPAA Board of Directors.
Typical award of $1,500.
Note: Driven by shifting perceptions and policies of the Greek community at Bloomsburg University, the DPSPAA no longer actively funds our endowment with The Bloomsburg University Foundation. Rather, we are strategically directing new donations dollars to our own 501.c3, “The Delta Pi / Sigma Pi Scholarship Foundation” as detailed on the next pages.
HOW TO APPLY FOR B.U.F. SCHOLARSHIPS
The DPSPAA & Bill Welk scholarship application process opens typically in early January, closing in early March via Bloomsburg University Foundation website. https://bloomu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search
Your Sage will share the timing and application process with the Brotherhood.
Scholarship recipients are notified in the late 2nd quarter of each year.
“Check presentation” ceremony is held each Fall at BU / DPSPAA Homecoming.
Pick the scholarship that you would like to fund and denominations that fit any budget.
