Phi Sigma Kappa

Alumni Scholarships/Award Request Form

"To Stimulate Scholarship"
our second cardinal principle

Which Scholarship / Award are you applying for?

We offer multiple awards tailored to different needs. Please carefully review the complete list of options below and select the award that best suits you. It's important to note that the options may change periodically, so we recommend checking back regularly. When applying for any "Dr. Anthony Fusaro" awards, please remember not to apply for more than one. Simply apply for the award that offers the highest amount, and if someone else receives it, you will automatically be considered for the lesser amount. Before submitting your application, ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood all the details provided.
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Am I eligible? What is the approx date you initiated/became a member? (previously initiated member) * +

DR. ANTHONY FUSARO - Scholarship Awards

FOR INITIATED MEMBERS ONLY

Alumni Association / Dr. Anthony Fusaro Scholarship Program - multiple people can apply)

Which organization is sponsoring the PSK Alumni / Dr. Anthony Fusaro scholarship program?

The Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Association of Northern Illinois University is offering academic scholarships in honor of Brother Dr. Anthony Fusaro. Dr. Fusaro, a distinguished member of our fraternity, served as the local chapter advisor, National Grand President, and National Foundation President, and holds key positions within Phi Sigma Kappa to this day. He also contributed significantly to the NIU community as a Political Science professor, department chairman, and associate provost. Dr. Fusaro currently resides in Lakeland, FL after his retirement.

Who is eligible to receive the PSK Alumni Association / Dr. Anthony Fusaro scholarships?

There are three types of scholarships available, namely the Academic Excellence Award and the Director's Performance Award. To be eligible for the Academic Excellence Awards, the following criteria must be met:

Must be an initiated member in good standing during the semester the award is earned.
Must have enrolled/completed at least 12 hours at NIU for the semester.
Must have lived inside the chapter house during the semester when the grades are evaluated.

To qualify for the Director's Performance Award, the following requirements apply:

Must be an initiated member in good standing
Must have enrolled/completed at least 12 hours at NIU for the semester.
REMOVED -- Must have lived inside the chapter house during the semester when the grades are evaluated.
REMOVED -- Must have received at least two consecutive Academic Excellence Awards (Note: Most Improved award recipients are not eligible if their semester grade is below the 3.0 threshold).
REMOVED -- The Director's Scholarship will be continuously granted as long as the member maintains the requirement of receiving an Academic Excellence Award consecutively. The cumulative amount will increase based on the number of consecutive semesters (e.g., two consecutive semesters = $50, three consecutive semesters = $100, four consecutive semesters = $150, etc.). This amount is in addition to the Academic Excellence Award (highest active GPA included).

Conditions under which a scholarship will not be awarded:

If the member is not up-to-date on their financial obligations to the Alumni Association and the Active Chapter, including OMEGA financial balances.
If the member fails to uphold the other two Cardinal Principles of Phi Sigma Kappa, namely, To Promote Brotherhood and To Develop Character, as determined by the Active Chapter and/or the Alumni Association.

Who decides on the scholarships?

The PSK Alumni Scholarship Chairman, with the assistance of the Local Chapter Scholarship Chairman, compiles the scholarship awards, which are then submitted to the PSK Alumni Board of Directors for a final vote.

What are the scholarship amounts?

Academic Excellence Awards (for those who lived "in-house" during the award semester):

GPA Ranges & Amounts:
- 4.00 = $500
- 3.75 TO 3.99 = $400
- 3.50 to 3.74 = $300
- 3.25 to 3.49 = $200
- 3.00 to 3.24 = $150

What are the requirements for scholarship recipients?

Academic performance is the primary criterion for selecting successful candidates. However, if a recipient has demonstrated behavior contrary to the values of the active chapter or the Alumni Organization, they will be disqualified from receiving the stipend. This includes instances of past debt and property damage. All final decisions are made by the Alumni Association. Any appeals should be made in writing to the Alumni Scholarship Chairman within the semester the award is given at Scholarship@pskaaniu.org.

Herb Eldean Scholarship

Supplemental Questions

Are you an active member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity?
Would you consider yourself to have an entrepreneurial spirit? Explain.

Select next at the bottom to get more information on this easy scholarship for just being a Phi Sig

Out of House Scholarship

Supplemental Questions

Were you a member the entire previous semester (i.e., you did not initiate in the semester you are requesting an award?
Will you or are you not living in the house this current semester (i.e., you have been a member for at least one FULL semester and also living outside the fraternity house)

multiple people can apply

Select next at the bottom to get more information on this scholarship

CAMPUS WIDE POSITION SCHOLARSHIP

Campus-Wide Position Scholarship Program

Who is sponsoring this scholarship program?

The Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Association of Northern Illinois University is awarding this scholarship to promote and encourage involvement on campus

Who’s eligible for receiving these scholarships?

Must have been an initiated member at the beginning of the year the award was earned. Must serve in the position for the full year term (two semesters) and be recognized as having served in that role by the faculty advisor for that organization for the previous year (not currently in that role). Must be elected into this position. Must be an executive board member (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Trustee) of the qualified Student Government Association recognized organization unless otherwise noted below. Qualified organizations/positions are listed below. The award amount is $200 per member.

Student Government Association Executive Officer (President, VP, Treasurer, Trustee) - usually August through May
Student Government Association Director - usually August through April
Student Government Association Senator - usually September through April
Interfraternity Council Officer (President or Vice President) - usually November through November
Campus Activities Board (President or Vice President) - usually August through April
NIU Foundation Board (student representative) - usually August through April

multiple people can apply

When will all the winners be announced?

When all records including eligible members' transcripts have been received, the Alumni Board Scholarship Chairman will compile a list that will be voted on by the Alumni Board. After the vote, the Alumni Scholarship Chairman will inform the local chapter of the awardees. At that point, the monies will be deposited into an account or issued a credit to RB&D (if applicable) and the recipient(s) will either be provided a check or have funds deposited into their bursar's account. Plaques may be handed out to the winners at an appropriate date.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Questions may be addressed in writing only to the Alumni Board Scholarship Chairman at Scholarship@PSKaaNIU.org or call 815-977-7560 ext 13.

The Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Association of NIU reserves the right to modify any terms, any requirements, or any options of this program at any time, without notice.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS -------- [NOT FUNDED BY THE PHI SIGMA KAPPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NIU]

Other Scholarships / Awards Program

Please continue to be directed to the other Scholarships/Awards we offer.

General Information

Welcome to the Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Pentaton Alumni Association's Scholarship Request Form.

In order to receive scholarship money from the PSK Alumni Association, you MUST submit this request no later than February 15 (for the previous Fall Semester) and June 15 (for the previous Spring Semester). If you miss these deadlines you will NOT be eligible to receive any funds. Any questions please first {click here to read the rules} then email the Alumni Scholarship Chairman at Scholarship@PSKaaNIU.org

IMPORTANT: You will be required to provide a verified copy of your transcript. At some point, after filling out this request you will be notified of how to provide a copy of your transcript.

REMINDER / IMPORTANT: This form is used ONLY for PSK Alumni Association of NIU Scholarships/Awards. Please note that some scholarships and awards are NOT provided by the PSK Alumni Association. You will be redirected when appropriate.

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