The Zeta Xi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in association with the Dr. Alexander Brown Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are providing scholarships that range from $1,000 - $2,000 to students currently enrolled in high schools in the Greater Fort Bend/Houston Area. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving graduating male students who exemplify the highest level of scholarship, community service, and leadership as they pursue their aspirations for higher education. Application requirements are given below.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (Failure to complete all required information will result in a disqualification):  

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1. Graduating male students who attend school in the Greater Fort Bend/Houston Area. 
 

2. Completed scholarship application  
 

3. Official copy of applicant’s high school transcript  
 

4. Applicant must possess a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  
 

5. Applicant must demonstrate a spirit of excellence in scholarship and community involvement: 

• A minimum of 20 documented community service hours on official letterhead, including virtual service hours, is acceptable (e.g. church nursery, nursing home, public library, tutoring)  
   

6. A total of two (2) letters of recommendation from one of the following:  

● Teacher or Counselor Reference on school letterhead  

● Employer or Community Service Representative on professional letterhead  

● No recommendation letters from family members  
 

7. Address only one of the following questions in essay format (500 – 750 word limit; must be typed; Times New Roman; 12pt font; double-spaced) 

• What is brotherhood? How have you demonstrated this principle in your life and community?  

• Define scholarship. How can receiving this scholarship impact your life?  

• Describe the importance of public service in society. What was the role you played in a recent community service project?  
   

To be eligible for consideration for a 2025 scholarship award, a completed application must be scanned and emailed to ZXSscholarship1914@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, April 15th by 11:59 pm.

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Finalists will be notified on Wednesday, April 23rd via email for interviews to take place on Saturday, May 3rd.

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Scholarship winners will be notified on Tuesday, May 6th and turn in required documents by Tuesday, May 20th.

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Scholarship winners will be recognized and receive their award at the annual Fort Bend Sigmas Sneakerball on Saturday, June 21st at the Stafford Center from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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Scholarship packets with missing items will be disqualified from candidacy.

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For questions, email ZXSscholarship1914@gmail.com.