Lawrence D. Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Program

Name: Lawrence D. Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Program – Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation

Award Amount: Varies (examples show $1,000 to $5,000+ per award)

Information and Eligibility:
The Lawrence D. Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Program, administered by the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, offers over 140 scholarships annually for undergraduates, graduates, non-members, and legacy children/grand-children of fraternity alumni. Awards support educational pursuits across a wide range of majors and institutions, with many scholarships based on financial need. Applicants may include members of the fraternity, alumni legacies, and in some cases students with interest in Jewish leadership or participation in youth organizations.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Legacy/Relationship: Some awards are open to children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Sigma Alpha Mu alumni or “daughters of fratres.”
• Academic Level: Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time in accredited programs.
• Enrollment and Admission: Applicants must plan to or be attending a college/university; some awards are for high school seniors entering college.
• Financial Need: The majority of these scholarships are awarded with financial need as a factor.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application form during the submission period each year (open around November).
• Official or unofficial transcript showing academic performance and current/enrolled status.
• Résumé or summary of extracurricular, leadership, community involvement, and academic goals.
• Depending on the specific sub-award: letters of recommendation, legacy verification, or membership/affiliation forms.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and potential for success in chosen degree program.
• Leadership and community involvement consistent with the fraternity’s values of constructive citizenship and scholarship.
• Demonstrated financial need (for many of the awards) and fit with the specific scholarship’s eligibility criteria.

Additional Details:

• Applications are posted each year in November and recipients are typically announced in May.
• A wide variety of specific awards under this program cover different majors, populations (members, non-members, legacy), and institutions.

Deadline:

• November

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