Scholarships and Grants

Memorial Scholarships

To honor the memory and lifelong impact of our fallen brothers by investing in future leaders who embody scholarship, service, brotherhood, and community uplift.

Creating a memorial scholarship turns remembrance into something lasting and useful. It honors their legacy while helping future students grow through the same values and opportunities that shaped them.

Some of the strongest reasons to create these scholarships are:

  • Preserve LegacyA scholarship keeps a brother’s name, story, and impact alive beyond memorial services or anniversaries.
  • Reflect ValuesA memorial scholarship turns fraternities principals of brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, service, and culture into action.
  • Create PurposeFamilies, co-workers, line-brothers, and alumni often find meaning in building something positive that continues helping others. Memorial funds often reconnect alumni and chapters around a shared mission, increasing mentorship, networking, and philanthropy.
  • Inspire RecipientsScholarship recipients usually learn about the brother they are honoring. That connection can motivate them to lead, serve, and represent the fraternity well.
  • Build LegacyUnlike one-time tributes, endowed or recurring scholarships through annual fundraising or donations.

Memorial Scholarship will follow the same process of a Named Scholarship.

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Named & Chapter Scholarships

The Lambda Theta Phi Foundation establishment of the Foundation-Managed Named and Chapter Scholarships to support students pursuing higher education and leadership development.

This framework provides alumni, chapters, families, and corporate partners with a clear, compliant, and scalable pathway to invest in education and leadership training while keeping all philanthropic funds internal to the Lambda Theta Phi Foundation.

Through Foundation-managed scholarships, donors can:

  • Create lasting educational impact
  • Honor individual, chapter, or family legacies
  • Strengthen the national Latino leadership pipeline supported by Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

By centralizing funds within the Lambda Theta Phi Foundation, this framework ensures:

  • Long-term sustainability
  • National consistency
  • Reduced administrative burden
  • Meaningful, measurable impact

The Foundation welcomes collaboration with chapters and donors to build scholarship legacies that reflect shared values and long-term vision.

Purpose of Named Scholarships & Chapter Scholarships

The purpose of establishing Foundation-managed Named and/or Chapter Scholarships is to:

  • Increase access to higher education for Latino students with demonstrated academic potential and financial need
  • Support student persistence and completion, not just enrollment
  • Strengthen the national Latino leadership pipeline through education and leadership development
  • Provide alumni and chapters with a trusted, tax-deductible philanthropic vehicle
  • Centralize governance, compliance, and stewardship within the Lambda Theta Phi Foundation

All scholarship recipient(s) are recommended by the individual or entity that created the scholarship or may elect to run by a Foundation-led review process. All recipient(s) shall be awarded considering the following factors:

  • Academic achievement
  • Leadership involvement
  • Community engagement

Final selection of authority rests solely with the Foundation to ensure IRS compliance and mission alignment.

Scholarship Structures

Named Scholarship

Annual Scholarship (One-Time)
Minimum Commitment: $1,250
  • Funds one or more scholarships awarded in a single academic year
  • Renewable annually
  • Funds are held and disbursed by the Foundation
  • Up to $1,000 scholarship available (two maximum recipients) can be distributed per $1,250 raised. Remaining funds will be applied to ongoing and operational costs.
  • The donation must be paid within 12-months of making a pledge and will be awarded the year following the completion of the donation. Cycle is from April through March, so awardees can be announced in May.

 

Multi-Year Scholarship (Continuous)
Minimal Commitment: $5,000
  • Principal is invested by the Foundation
  • Scholarships are funded through annual earnings
  • Provides predictable, multi-year recipient support
  • Allows donors to plan long-term impact
  • Recognition maintained throughout the pledge period
  • The donation must be raised within 24-months of making a pledge.
  • Past the $5,000 threshold, the scholarship will be able to distribute 4% of the total fund each year.

 

Chapter Scholarships (Continuous)
Minimum Commitment: $12,500
  • Principal is invested by the Foundation
  • Scholarships are funded through annual earnings
  • Creates a permanent scholarship awarded in perpetuity
  • Endowment minimums and spending are governed by Foundation investment and spending policies.
  • Funds remain internal, portable, and nationally consistent
  • Reduces administrative burden and compliance risk for chapters.
  • This model allows chapters to build long-term scholarship legacy while benefiting from centralized governance and fiduciary oversight.
  • Past the chapter scholarship threshold will be able to distribute 4% of the total fund each year.

All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Leadership Grants

The Lambda Theta Phi Foundation issues leadership grants to undergraduate students attending leadership development conferences, workshops, and retreats.

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The Lambda Theta Phi Foundation is pleased to provide leadership grants to students attending the Lambda Theta Phi National Convention in Charlotte, NC.

Who

Leadership grants are available to active undergraduate students that plan to attend the National Convention in Charlotte, NC in July 2026. The Foundation will select one active undergraduate from each National Region of Lambda Theta Phi.

What

Leadership grants provides funding to develop skills, support emerging leaders, and strengthen organizational capacity across nonprofit, education, and professional sectors. Please keep in mind that leadership grants are not transferable. The Foundation has authority to retrack any grant due to unforeseeable circumstances.

The leadership grant covers the undergraduate registration cost of the attendee (value of $400, plus fees).

 
 

 

When

The application process starts on May 26th – June 5th. Interested undergraduates have a small window to make their intent known and submit required information for consideration. If you have any questions, you can send them to .  Awardees will be announced days after the deadline. If an awardee has already paid for their convention registration, the awardee will be refunded their registration.

Where

The National Convention of Lambda Theta Phi will be held in Charlotte, NC during July 8 – 12, 2026.

Why

Lambda Theta Phi Foundation seeks to enhance the skills and competencies of current and future leaders.

 

 

How

To be considered, please complete the following before June 5th, 2026, EST.

  1. Ensure your information is updated in LambdaNet.
  2. Undergraduate members must have been initiated more than a full semester, not applicable to recent members.
  3. Undergraduates must submit an interest email to your Sector Leadership with a short paragraph on why you should be considered based on academic and leadership abilities.
  4. Sector Leadership (One representative per Sector) must send an email to with a statement of support for up to 2 nominees with a rationale based on academic and leadership abilities.
  5. Foundation will review nominations and make final determinations.

Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

The Lambda Theta Phi Foundation is committed to expanding access to higher education and empowering students to become leaders in their communities. Through our scholarship and grants programs, we provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.

Our scholarship and grants initiatives help reduce financial barriers so that talented and dedicated students can pursue their educational goals, create lasting impact, and assist in their leadership development.

By supporting the Lambda Theta Phi Foundation Scholarship and Grant Fund, you help create opportunities for students to pursue their dreams and build a brighter future for their communities.

Ways to Support

  • Make a one-time or recurring donation
  • Sponsor a named scholarship
  • Partner with the Foundation as a corporate supporter
  • Encourage students to apply and share the opportunity

Together, we can empower the next generation of leaders through education.

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About the Scholarship and Grant Program

The Lambda Theta Phi Foundation Scholarship and Grant Program support students seeking leadership development and pursuing higher education at accredited institutions in the United States. Scholarships and Grants are awarded annually to deserving students who demonstrate:

  • Leadership Potential
  • Commitment to Community Service
  • Academic Excellence
  • Dedication to Personal and Professional Growth

Our scholarships and grants are designed to assist students at various stages of their academic journey, including undergraduate and graduate study. By investing in education and leadership development, the Foundation helps cultivate future leaders who will positively influence their communities and professions.

Eligibility Requirements

While specific requirements may vary by scholarship and grants, applicants generally must:

  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrate academic achievement through a strong academic record
  • Exhibit leadership and involvement in campus or community activities
  • Submit all required application materials before the deadline

Additional criteria such as geographic location, field of study, or community involvement may apply to certain scholarships and grants.

Application Process

The scholarship and grant application process is designed to be straightforward and accessible to students nationwide.

Step 1 – Submit an Online Application

Complete the official scholarship application through the Foundation’s portal.

Step 2 – Provide Supporting Materials

Applicants may be required to submit supporting materials such as:

Academic transcripts

Resume or list of activities

Letters of recommendation

Personal statement or essay

Step 3 – Application Review

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee based on academic achievement, leadership, community engagement, and overall merit.

Step 4 – Award Notification

Selected recipients will be notified and recognized as Lambda Theta Phi Foundation Scholars.

Applications for the upcoming scholarship and grant cycle will open soon.

Interested students should check back regularly for updates on application dates, eligibility requirements, and available scholarship and grant opportunities.

About Us

Since its founding in 1998, the Foundation has awarded numerous scholarships to Brothers and Chapters across the nation. We have also hosted and participated in an abundant number of socio-cultural programming that benefits our Brotherhood and local communities.

Meet The Team

Meet the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our fraternity foundation—the Board Members. Committed to the values and vision that define our fraternity, these leaders bring a wealth of expertise and passion to guide the foundation’s mission. 

Scholarships

Our fraternity foundation is the driving force behind transformative initiatives that shape futures and uplift communities. Through impactful scholarship programs, we empower our members to pursue academic excellence, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. 

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