All Grant amounts are subject to change annually.
If you have any questions regarding any of the grants listed below, please email the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation at foundation@alphachirho.org.
The Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation offers grants for Chapter specific projects:
Chapter Grants
Chapters in good standing may request up to $2,000 annually to support initiatives that cultivate academic excellence and/or leadership development. In most cases, the maximum amount of a single grant will be $1,000.
Strong consideration will be given to grants focused on the following areas:
- Digital Learning and Technology. Includes academic subscriptions, e-textbook credits, accessing open education resources, and software licenses for academic tools. The grant application should indicate how the purchase will be made available to the entire chapter.
- Chapter Development. Includes educational speakers, programming, wellness initiatives, community service, and other activities aligned with academic excellence or leadership development. This fund may also be used to support programming for the broader University (e.g. programs hosted by fraternity and sorority life offices or Interfraternity Councils), if the Alpha Chi Rho chapter plays a substantive role in planning, execution, and participation.
- Supporting Academic Spaces. Supports the enhancement of study or quiet space for members. Eligible expenses include printers, projectors, WiFi extenders, furniture supporting study spaces, and related supplies.
College Libraries
When a Chapter’s grade point average (GPA) exceeds the All Men’s GPA for an academic year, the college library will be presented with a check for $100; for two consecutive years, a check for $200; for three or more consecutive years, a check for $300.
Individual Grants
Brothers and postulants with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 may apply for a grant to support their individual academic development. In most cases, the maximum amount an individual can receive in an academic year is $300.
Strong consideration will be given to grants focused on the following areas:
- Initiation fees for college educational honor societies. Documentation must include verification of initiation and proof of payment.
- Career preparation. Reimburses costs associated with graduate placement exams (e.g. GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT), certification, licensure, or preparatory courses.
- Experiential learning. Supports hands-on academic experiences such as an internship, ROTC equipment, capstone project, or senior thesis.
Outstretched Hand Emergency Fund Grant
The fund provides financial relief to undergraduate Brothers in good standing who are experiencing financial distress due to natural disasters, medical events, or other dire circumstances. Grants from the fund are limited to covering only the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, transportation, utilities, educational expenses, and/or medical care. Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity fees, dues and obligations are not eligible for grants from the Fund. Applicants must be active undergraduate Brothers in good standing with the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and initiated for at least one year.
Grant amounts vary depending on the need and available funding. The maximum grant considered is $1,000. Eligible members may only receive one Outstretched Hand grant during their lifetime. It typically takes 1-2 weeks for payments to be disbursed to recipients; alternative arrangements can be discussed for emergency situations.
As this fund is relatively new, funding is limited. The website will be updated when funding is depleted for the calendar year.
1. Natural disasters are defined as sudden and terrible events in nature (e.g. hurricane, tornado, flood).
2. Medical events are defined as:
- Critical illnesses (e.g., cancer, heart attack, stroke, organ transplant, coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, kidney failure, loss of hearing, loss of vision, loss of speech, paralysis, coma, etc.), terminal illnesses (a disease or condition that cannot be cured) or a life-threatening accident.
- The medical event must impact the member or an immediate family member (i.e., parent/guardian, sibling, spouse, child).
- All medical events must be verified in writing by a medical provider
3. Educational expenses are defined as:
- Tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, as well as books, supplies, and equipment required for the course of study at the educational institution.
4. Other dire circumstances are defined as:
- Circumstances that are life-threatening (seriously dangerous and could result in death) or that have resulted in loss of life of an immediate family member.
- Circumstances that cause the member to have monthly expenses for basic necessities only (food, clothing, shelter, transportation, utilities, and/or medical care) that exceed the member’s monthly income.
- For an application to be considered under other dire circumstances, the member must have also exhausted all other financial assistance options (insurance, family loans, personal bank loans, etc.)
- Securing a plane ticket to see a family member who had a life-threatening accident.
- Purchasing textbooks and school supplies after the loss of a parent, affecting family income.
- Replacing a laptop after a house flood destroyed all personal belongings.
- Providing a one-time rent payment due to loss of income.
Examples of situations that are not eligible for grants from the Outstretched Hand fund:
- Elective medical procedures
- Personal, family or marital conflicts, including divorce, separation or child support
- Legal expenses
Your application will be reviewed by the Foundation staff and members of the Programs & Services Committee. Details of your grant application, including whether you receive funding, will not be shared with Chapter members or other individuals. As a reminder, you are only eligible for one Outstretched Hand Grant during your lifetime.