Award Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
The applicant must:
- Be a male with a 2.5 or higher GPA
- Be a member of a church and involved in church activities
- Be accepted at an accredited 4-year institution of higher learning
- Be involved in extra-curricular school activities or organized youth activities
Essay Requirement:
The application must be submitted with a minimum 250-word essay (typed and double-spaced) addressing the following topic: “How Has Social Media Impacted Today’s Youth and What Influence Does It Have on Their Future?”
Background:
The Founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized the importance of the intellect in all matters pertaining to the advancement of humankind. As such, they made Scholarship the foremost of the Fraternity’s four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Scholarship is no side issue – it is an integral and deep-rooted component of this organization. Every Member, Chapter, and District of the Fraternity is dedicated to Scholarship. Thus, this Scholarship was formed in memory of an outstanding, dedicated member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Mr. Michael Murrell. Michael was also a committed entrepreneur and community leader who knew the importance of obtaining a college degree.