The Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation offers student loans and scholarships.
All scholarship amounts are subject to change annually.
The use of Generative AIs to generate content for an Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation scholarship application is not permitted.
Starting to Prepare Your Scholarship Application?
Read this helpful advice from National Scholarship Officer and Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation Scholarship Committee member, Michael Chiulli (Phi Zeta Chi, 1987):
Resident Scholarships
April 1st is the deadline for all completed Scholarship applications. Note: In order to receive a scholarship, applicants must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year. Answers to all questions are required. The use of Generative AIs to generate contact for an Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation scholarship application is not permitted.
Undergraduates
PAUL K. ADDAMS, RICHARD V. OLSON, JAMES MCFADDEN, JOHN C. ENK, DONALD F. JONES, WESTON DANGLER, & PATRICK MCGOEY SCHOLARSHIPS
Competitive grants of $4,000, $3,000, $2,000, and $1000 are granted to full-time resident/undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of a 2.9.
PAUL K. ADDAMS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $4,000
Brother Addams graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1929. For more than four decades, he was active in the Brotherhood serving as National President and Executive Director of the Fraternity and then as Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for 14 years. In 1980, he received the Fraternity Executives Association Distinguished Service award for his contributions in connecting college administrators and fraternal organizations. In 1988, he received the North American Interfraternity Conference Gold Meal, the highest honor in the Greek world.
The Paul K. Addams Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded for Academic Achievement, Leadership in Chapter and College and a significant commitment to Community Service.
RICHARD V. OLSON UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000
Brother Olson graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1954 and went on to Rutgers University as a graduate student where he joined the Beta Phi Chapter. He returned to WPI as an Assistant Professor in 1962 and served on that faculty for 21 years. He was one of Alpha Chi Rho’s most popular Scholarship Advisors.
The scholarship recognizes a member for his Academic Achievement in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering.
JAMES McFADDEN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Brother McFadden is a graduate of Columbia University Class of 1919 and had a successful railroad freight routing business. His contribution for the scholarship awards an undergraduate for his strong Academic Achievement, Leadership in Chapter and College and significant contributions to Community Service.
JOHN C. ENK UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Brother Enk graduated from Rutgers University in 1913 and received his Master’s degree from Columbia University. He was an administrator in the New Brunswick, New Jersey Schools for over 40 years.
The Enk scholarship is granted to an undergraduate with documented Academic Achievement, Leadership in his Chapter and College and a commitment to Community Service.
DONALD F. JONES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Don Jones served the Fraternity and Foundation in numerous capacities including Chairman of the Educational Foundation, President of the Fraternity and Chair of the National Finance Committee during the time that the National Headquarters was purchased. After Don’s untimely passing in 2004, his wife, Nancy, and son, Matt, created two scholarships in Don’s name to continue his legacy.
The Donald F. Jones Undergraduate Scholarship is also based on exemplary Leadership in the Chapter and commitment to the local Community.
WESTON L. DANGLER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Brother Dangler, a 1943 graduate of Rutgers University and member of the Beta Phi Chapter, served as the National Treasurer of Alpha Chi Rho in 1972, National Secretary of Alpha Chi Rho from 1973 to 1986, and as Executive Director Emeritus of the Foundation.
This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time enrolled undergraduate Brother based on financial need, strong academic achievement and commitment to the Fraternity’s founding principles of character, honor and integrity.
PATRICK “PATCH” McGOEY MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
Patrick McGoey, age 19, beloved son of past National Staff member & National Chaplain Dr. Shane McGoey, PhD, Phi Pi Chi ’88, passed away on May 27, 2022. An exceptional hockey player and teammate, he touched many during his time as a member of the various hockey families.
In honor of Patrick, this scholarship supports resident Brothers who are engaged in intercollegiate, or club athletics and are also high academic achievers.
Application for Undergraduate Scholarships
DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST
Answers to all questions are required.
**All grant and scholarship amounts are subject to change on an annual basis**
Undergraduates
CHARLES W. COUGHLAN SCHOLARSHIP
One competitive grant of $500 is given to a newly initiated Brother who has achieved the highest academic average for the year. It is due to the National Headquarters by April 1st of each year.
Undergraduates
ROBERT B. STEWART UNDERGRADUATE MAN OF THE YEAR
This is a $1,500 Scholarship. Each chapter is permitted only one nomination. It is due to National Headquarters by April 1st of each year.
This is a $1,500 scholarship. Each chapter is permitted only one nomination. The application cannot be submitted by the nominee, it must be submitted by another Brother in the Chapter (i.e. John Smith fills out the application for John Doe). It is due to National Headquarters by April 1st of each year. You are not required to use this format. You may submit an application using the questions below as guidelines. We encourage you to take your time, write well and include as much information as possible. If for some reason you cannot submit the form online or upload a file, you can send the application to AXPEF – R.B. Stewart Award, 109 Oxford Way, Neptune, NJ 07753.
1. As a scholar, he has accomplished the following?
2. His contributions to our college have included?
3. His service to our community has consisted of?
4. His contributions to our Fraternity are?
5. He has exemplified Brotherhood by?
Remember, this Brother should be in good standing with both his Chapter and the National Fraternity.
Graduate Scholarships
April 1st is the deadline for all completed Scholarship applications. Note: In order to receive a scholarship, applicants must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year. Answers to all questions are required. The use of Generative AIs to generate contact for an Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation scholarship application is not permitted.
Graduates
“CURLY” WALDEN, F. PRESCOTT HAMMOND, STANLEY G. BEDFORD & DONALD F. JONES SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships of $3,000 are granted to full-time students attending graduate school.
WILBUR M. “CURLY” WALDEN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000
Wilbur M. “Curly” Walden devoted 55 years to the Fraternity, 30 years as the National Secretary (now known as the CEO), and 20 years as Foundation Manager. Funds for this scholarship were given personally by Curly and others in his name.
This scholarship is need-based and the recipient must have high Academic Achievement.
F. PRESCOTT HAMMOND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000
F. Prescott Hammond, a member of a New York Law Firm, a graduate of Columbia University in 1922 and Columbia Law School, left his entire residuary estate to the Foundation, having served as Chairman during its early years. His bequest enabled the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation to become one of the largest Fraternity Foundations at that time.
The criteria for this scholarship includes high Academic Achievement, Leadership in Chapter and College, and significant Community Service.
STANLEY G. BEDFORD GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000
Stanley G. Bedford graduated from Columbia University in 1941, served in the US Navy in World War II and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1948. Until his death in 1999, he was active in the Brotherhood serving as Editor of the Garnet & White, President of the Fraternity, and President and Chairman of the Board of the Foundation. He practiced law until he went on the bench in 1971 where he remained Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court until his retirement in 1986. This scholarship was established by his wife, Ruth, in his memory. Mrs. Ruth Bedford is a young 99 years old and still assists as the Foundation’s Student Loan Manager.
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate Brother for his strong Academic Achievement, Leadership in Chapter and College and commitment to Community Service.
DONALD F. JONES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP- $3,000
Don Jones served the Fraternity and Foundation in numerous capacities including Chairman of the Educational Foundation, President of the Fraternity and Chair of the National Finance Committee during the time that the National Headquarters was purchased. After Don’s untimely passing in 2004, his wife, Nancy, and son, Matt, created two scholarships in Don’s name to continue his legacy.
The Donald F. Jones Graduate Scholarship is given to a Brother in good standing who is pursuing graduate studies in Pharma Science or Engineering and is based on past Leadership in his Chapter and local Community. Special consideration is also given to a Purdue student for this scholarship.
Application for Graduate Scholarships
DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST
Answers to all questions are required.
**All grant and scholarship amounts are subject to change on an annual basis**
Chapter Specific Scholarships
April 1st is the deadline for all completed Scholarship applications. Note: In order to receive a scholarship, applicants must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year. Answers to all questions are required. The use of Generative AIs to generate contact for an Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation scholarship application is not permitted.
Undergraduates
JAMES W. RAPPAPORT, FRED SANFILIPPO SCHOLARSHIPS
UPENN (Phi Phi) Brothers only. Competitive scholarships are granted to full-time students of the University of Pennsylvania.
Undergraduates
COLIN “THE GRUDGE” ROCHESTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
New York Institute of Technology (Eta Chi Phi) Brothers only. Competitive scholarships are granted to full-time students of the New York Institute of Technology.
Undergraduates
LAMBDA CHI PHI LEGECY SCHOLARSHIP
Drexel University (Lambda Chi Phi) Brothers only. Competitive scholarships are granted to full-time students of Drexel University.
Loans
Interested in Applying for a Student Loan?
Read this helpful advice from Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation Programs and Services Committee member, Shyam K. Sriram, Ph.D. (Alpha Phi, 2002):
Undergraduates
Undergraduate students who have completed two academic years of a 4+ year program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent where a different grading system is used, may borrow up to $7,000. Loan applications will not be considered during the final term (semester, quarter, etc.) of a student’s academic program with the exception of accepted graduate students in the final term of their undergraduate program.
When funds permit, the committee may consider exceptions to the 3.0 GPA requirement if:
- The applicant demonstrates an extraordinary or emergent need for financial assistance
- The applicant has demonstrated steady academic improvement and has achieved a 3.0 GPA or better in each of his last two semesters
Graduates
Full-time and part-time students enrolled in a graduate program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent when a different grading system is used, may borrow up to $7,000. Graduate students are eligible to apply for a loan once they have been accepted into their graduate program and no sooner than the final term (semester, quarter. etc.) of their undergraduate program. Undergraduate GPA will be used for graduate students who have not yet completed their first term.
Undergraduate and graduate loans are considered independently with respect to the $7,000 funding limit; a graduate student who received $7,000 in undergraduate loans may also apply for up to $7,000 in graduate loans.