Recent studies show fraternities are an accelerator for success both in college and beyond. Studies also show that fraternities create lifelong connections to one’s campus, and friends and fraternity members experience stronger mental health than their peers. Despite these benefits, from time to time our members may experience financial hardship that impacts their ability to remain active and engaged.
To help alleviate that hardship, the Beta Theta Pi Foundation offers chapters a limited opportunity to nominate collegiate members for scholarships who are considering or were granted temporarily inactive (TIA) status.
The Foundation hopes that offering $250 scholarships to those in need will significantly reduce the number of temporarily inactive Betas, allowing them to fully enjoy the benefits of membership. Those nominated will be asked to submit a brief application to receive a $250 scholarship, which will be issued via direct check to the recipient.
Chapter officers, please submit this form to nominate a collegian from your chapter whose membership might remain “active” (not on TIA) if they were to receive a $250 scholarship.
Note: Nomination does not guarantee that the member(s) you identify will receive the assistance. Still, the Foundation will ensure that those you nominate are aware of this opportunity. Nominees must be submitted individually; however, a link will be provided on the confirmation page to submit an additional name or two.
Which chapters are eligible for TIA Affordability Scholarships?
All undergraduate chapters of Beta Theta Pi
Who is an eligible scholarship recipient?
Any initiated collegiate member who has expressed a desire to use Temporary Inactive – Financial Hardship status at the discretion of the chapter may be selected for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients must remain “active” (not on TIA) if they receive a $250 scholarship.
How much is the TIA Affordability Scholarship? How many individuals may receive the scholarship each semester
Each chapter may award up to three $250 scholarships per semester. Chapters may not award more than three scholarships or appoint more than three members to TIA financial hardship status per semester. Each chapter is capped at three, combined, per semester.
When can scholarships be awarded?
The TIA Affordability Scholarship program opens each fall on August 1. Nominations will be accepted until September 30, the deadline for fall applicants to apply and roster adjustments to be made on MyBeta. All scholarship checks will be mailed directly to award recipients no later than October 15.
What if I have additional questions?
Contact Director of Advancement Jackson Chambers, Utah ’12, with questions about the program or Direct of Development Laura Lednik with questions about submitting recipient information.
