Question 1

Maria Arena Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Funded by the Delta Zeta (Stevens Institute of Technology) Housing Corporation this scholarship is restricted to women majoring in engineering and the sciences. It was the first Foundation scholarship to be endowed by a housing corporation, and was established in memory of Maria Arena, an alumna of the Delta Zeta Chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology. The scholarship is awarded to the most qualified applicant based on academic achievement in the area of engineering, as well as service to sorority, campus and community.

Question 2

Helen Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by Rachel and Valerie Berkowitz in memory of their mother, Helen Berkowitz. This scholarship was created to ensure Helen's memory and love for education, the Fraternity, and her beloved Nu Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania where she served as chapter advisor for many years, would live on. It is awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement and contribution to sorority and community activities.

Question 3

Marcie Berson Service Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by Marcie Sabrin Berson, Beta Chapter at Tufts University, this scholarship supports sisters who have true financial need, demonstrate strong academic achievement and are committed to service through volunteering, strong chapter participation or high levels of involvement in their campus community.

Question 4

Beta Alpha Nicole Schiffman Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by the Beta Alpha (University of Maryland) House Corporation and sisters wishing to honor the memory of collegian Nicole Schiffman, this scholarship is presented to a Beta Alpha member who demonstrates commitment to the Fraternity and its core values above and beyond the norm based on service to sorority, community, campus and Greek life.

Question 5

Ariel Rose Black Theta Iota Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by the Theta Iota chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma in memory of their beloved sister, Ariel Rose Black. Ariel was dedicated, hardworking, and aimed high in all that she did. Ariel served her chapter as the scholarship chair, transforming the role of excellence in scholarship within her chapter. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a sister of the Theta Iota chapter who emulates Ariel's commitment to all facets of her life including scholarship, chapter contributions and involvement in her community.

Question 6

Veachey R. Bloom Book Award

Accepted Answer

Established by Past Grand Archon Veachey R. Bloom (Xi Chapter at Temple University), this award is presented to a Phi Sigma Sigma pursuing a degree in business or a related field with preference given to Human Resources majors. The award is based on service to the community and campus, service to sorority and Greek life.

Question 7

Bertha and Mac Bodian Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by Carol Schwartz (Zeta Chapter at University of California- Los Angeles) in loving memory of her mother and father, Bertha and Mac Bodian, who strongly believed in academics and in Phi Sigma Sigma. This scholarship is awarded to a sister who has shown exemplary service and leadership in Phi Sigma Sigma and on her campus. In addition, this woman must exhibit high academic achievement.

Question 8

Jackie Brown Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established to reflect values and characteristics of beloved Iota Nu sister, Jackie Brown. The scholarship is awarded to a sister pursuing her educational goals based on her service to sorority, as well as her service to her campus and community.

Question 9

Nicole Marie Hodgins Cagle Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

This scholarship honors the memory of Epsilon Phi chapter sister Nicole Hodgins Cagle, and is available to undergraduate and graduate sisters. This fund was established to remember an Epsilon Phi Chapter founder, Nicole Marie Hodgins Cagle and to celebrate the Epsilon Phi chapter’s 25th anniversary. Selection of scholarship recipients will be based equally on chapter involvement, campus involvement, community involvement and grade point average, with preference given to Epsilon Phi sisters.

Question 10

Centennial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

The Centennial Scholarship was established by the Centennial Club donors in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Phi Sigma Sigma as a lasting and generous scholarship that will be awarded annually to a deserving sister so that she may achieve her educational dreams. It is awarded to the Phi Sigma Sigma sister who has demonstrated an "above and beyond" commitment to the Fraternity. The annual recipient is selected based equally on the sister's chapter, campus and community involvement, as well as her outstanding academic achievement.

Question 11

Charlie and Chris Senseney Scholarship

Accepted Answer

The Charlie and Chris Senseney Scholarship was established in honor of Charlie and Chris Senseney.

This scholarship will be awarded to sisters who are aiming towards a career in public service including law, government service or criminal justice – fields that were close to both Chris and Charlie’s hearts. This award will be available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Question 12

Erin Dagenais Memorial Book Award

Accepted Answer

The Erin Dagenais Memorial Book Award has been established by Theta Iota Chapter, University of Michigan – Flint to honor chapter sister Erin, who passed away in 2016. This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students, based on service in the sorority, service in Greek life, service in the community, service on campus and GPA.

Question 13

Cristina El Shahawi Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

This scholarship honors the memory of Epsilon Kappa chapter sister Cristina El Shahawi who passed away in a car accident in 2013. During her time as a collegian, Cristina served as membership recruitment chairman (MRC). Her fun, laidback and easy going personality was a joy to be around. This scholarship honors her legacy and the impact she left on so many.

Question 14

Michelle Stacey Friedman Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established in memory of a Michelle, a founding sister of the Epsilon Theta Chapter at Montclair State (NJ), who had an unyielding love for her sorority, sisters and Greek life. The Michelle Stacey Friedman Scholarship was funded by her friends, sisters and family, and is presented to the sister who has shown exemplary service and leadership in Phi Sigma Sigma, on her campus and in the community.

Question 15

Jeanine Jacobs Goldberg Scholarship

Accepted Answer

When Past Grand Archon Jeanine Jacobs Goldberg (Nu Chapter at University of Pennsylvania) retired from Supreme Council in 1985, Phi Sigma Sigma established this scholarship in honor of her outstanding service and never-ending dedication to the Fraternity. This scholarship is awarded to a sister who is pursuing a post-graduate degree, with preference to those pursuing a law degree, and who exhibits high academic achievement and unselfish dedicated service to Phi Sigma Sigma.

Question 16

Nereyda Iniquez Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

This scholarship was created by the sisters of the Theta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma in order to celebrate their sister, Nereyda "Neddie" Iniguez's life. Neddie passed away at the age of 21 after a long bout with leukemia. Despite being diagnosed with this disease, Neddie's positivity, vibrant personality, and love of life was contagious. Collegians and graduates attending school full-time are eligible and the scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of contribution to the sorority.

Question 17

Josette George Kaufman Scholarship for Panhellenic Leaders

Accepted Answer

Established in memory of Past Grand Archon and NPC Delegate, Josette George Kaufman (Beta Psi at University of Florida). Through her dedication and involvement in the Fraternity, the interfraternal community, and her local community, Josette was a true servant leader - a sister who put the needs of others first and helped people develop and perform to their fullest potential. This scholarship was created to support collegiate and alumnae students who embody Josette's spirit and will be awarded based on involvement in the Panhellenic community as well as service to Phi Sigma Sigma and the local community.

Question 18

Mamie Klein Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established in honor of the late Mamie Shulkin Klein (Pi Chapter at Syracuse University), past Executive Secretary and Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation President. Through her dedication and active participation in the Fraternity, Mamie Klein exemplified the true Phi Sigma Sigma - a sister who gives of herself, to her chapter, and to the sorority. Collegians and graduates attending school full-time are eligible and the scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of contribution to the sorority.

Question 19

Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established to honor the memories of our beloved sisters who have entered Chapter Eternal. This scholarship can be awarded to graduate or undergraduate members who demonstrate a consistent commitment to Phi Sigma Sigma’s values as shown through participation in their collegiate chapter, volunteering (with Phi Sigma Sigma or elsewhere) and other activities they have taken part in since joining our organization.

Question 20

Los Angeles County Alumnae Book Award

Accepted Answer

Established by the Los Angeles County Alumnae Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. This book award will be given annually to a sister who has shown outstanding leadership to the sorority and campus as well as service to her community. Preference will be giving to a sister who is a resident of or attending a school in Los Angeles County.

Question 21

Arthur and Clarisse Markowitz Book Award

Accepted Answer

The Markowitz Book Award was originally established by Past Grand Archon Clarisse Harrison Markowitz (Pi Chapter at Syracuse University) in memory of her husband, Arthur Markowitz. In 1994, the award became the Arthur and Clarisse Markowitz Book Award to honor both Clarisse and Arthur Markowitz. All sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma attending, or who will be attending, an accredited law school in the fall are eligible for this scholarship, which is awarded largely on the basis of contribution to sorority and community.

Question 22

Danielle Nguyen Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Danielle graduated with a degree in social work from Western Illinois University, and planned to work with abused women. To honor her, the sisters of Epsilon Psi established the scholarship to be awarded specifically to a Phi Sigma Sigma pursuing a career in social work. The scholarship is based on service to the community and campus, service to sorority and Greek life.

Question 23

Lindsey Orser Delta Delta Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by the Delta Delta Chapter at Linfield College wishing to honor the memory of alumna Lindsey Orser. Lindsey was a beautiful young woman who would light up a room with her presence, personality and smile. Throughout her short life, she touched many people's lives, was compassionate for and loved others unconditionally. Lindsey was a friend to all. Preference will be given to a Delta Delta sister for this scholarship. This scholarship is presented to a member who demonstrates commitment to the Fraternity and its values above and beyond the norm based on service to sorority, community, campus and academics.

Question 24

Past Grand Archons' Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established upon Past Grand Archon's Judith Howard Distler's retirement from Supreme Council, this scholarship is awarded to juniors, seniors and post-graduate degree candidates and is based on continuing leadership and devotion to Phi Sigma Sigma. Judith Howard Distler is a member of the Zeta Chapter at University of California-Los Angeles. Recipients are recognized for exemplifying the ideals associated with our Past Grand Archons.

Question 25

Beverly L. Richman, MD Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by Beverly L. (Prutkin) Richman, MD, Eta Chapter at University of Michigan, this scholarship is to enable others to pursue the career that she and her family have loved so much. She says that medicine is in her DNA as she can count 17 physicians in her extended family including her parents, one of her sons, and herself. Notably, Dr. Richman was one of two women in her class at the New York Medical College in 1960. Her career includes faculty at Georgetown University of Medicine and many years at Beth Israel Medical Center (NYC) including the Chief of Medical Services for the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. This scholarship was established to financially assist a Phi Sigma Sigma graduate student who is pursuing a career to become a physician.

Question 26

Erin Michelle Say Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

The sisters of Delta Chi established this Foundation scholarship in memory of their sister, Erin Michelle Say, who was a communications major at Shippensburg University. The scholarship is awarded to a sister pursuing her educational goals based on academic excellence, as well as service to sorority, campus and community.

Question 27

Allison Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Allison Beth Schmidt served as archon of Delta Eta Chapter at the University of Delaware in 1991-92. The alumnae and collegians of Delta Eta endowed a Foundation scholarship in Allison's memory to ensure her legacy would carry on. This is awarded to a sister pursuing her educational goals based on service to sorority, campus and community.

Question 28

Dakota Everett Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established in memory of Dakota Everett Schmidt, son of MacKenzie Schmidt, Theta Upsilon Chapter at the University of La Verne, and all babies who have passed away too soon. This scholarship is awarded to sisters who are aiming towards a career in health and human services, including medical, nursing, health sciences, psychology, sociology and anthropology with an emphasis on women’s health in the area of neonatal and pregnancy loss.

Question 29

Sunshine State Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Funded by the South Florida Alumnae Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma, the scholarship supports a Phi Sigma Sigma attending school in the state of Florida. This is the first Foundation scholarship endowed by an alumnae chapter.

Question 30

Theta Centennial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

The Theta Centennial Scholarship was established by Theta Chapter alumnae to celebrate the chapter’s Centennial and support the perpetuity of Theta Chapter. This award is presented to collegiate members in good standing of Theta Chapter who are current juniors, as defined by the University of Illinois, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If no juniors apply, sophomores will be considered; if no sophomores are eligible, freshmen may be considered. Selection is based on the member’s service to the sorority, Greek life, or campus. Preference is given to collegians who have served or are serving on the Chapter Executive Board.

Question 31

Laura Treanor Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by sisters of the Kappa Chapter at George Washington University in loving memory of their sister, Laura Treanor, this scholarship is awarded based primarily on commitment to campus, sorority and academic achievement. Kappa sisters who are collegians or who are attending graduate school full time are eligible for this scholarship.

Question 32

Katie Vashon Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by the Zeta Zeta Chapter Quinnipiac University in loving memory of their sister Katie Vashon, this scholarship is awarded to a sister of the Zeta Zeta Chapter. Katie exemplified what it truly means to be a sister. She was a dedicated member of the chapter who worked hard to give back to the community. Katie also excelled in academics. Because Katie had great balance between dedication to the chapter, campus, and community, the recipient must show exemplary service in these areas.

Question 33

Dr. Helen Vassallo Gamma Iota Scholarship

Accepted Answer

In honor of their long time Faculty Advisor, Dr. Helen Vassallo, the collegiate and alumnae sisters at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have established the Dr. Helen Vassallo Gamma Iota Scholarship. It is awarded to the Gamma Iota sister who has demonstrated an "above and beyond" commitment to the Fraternity and its core values. The annual recipient is selected based equally on the sister's chapter, campus and community involvement, as well as her outstanding academic achievement.

Question 34

Kristina Witten Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Kristina Witten was a loved alumnae member of the Epsilon Chi Chapter at Indiana University Southeast who passed away on July 5, 2010 as a result of Cystic Fibrosis. She loved life and she showed it by getting out in the world and experiencing it. Kristina's death brought great sadness to those who knew her. For the sisters of the Kentuckiana Alumnae Chapter, and all who supported their efforts, establishing Kristina's scholarship helped turn that sadness into joy as Kristina's story teaches others not only about Cystic Fibrosis but about living every moment as if it were your last. Collegians and graduate students pursuing a career in the medical field are eligible for this scholarship which is awarded on academic achievement and community service.

Question 35

Ali Ward Delta Iota Memorial Scholarship

Accepted Answer

Established by the sisters of the Delta Iota Chapter at Central Michigan University in loving memory of their sister, Ali Ward. Funding for this scholarship has been provided by the sisters of the Delta Iota Chapter and Ali's parents, Tom and Carol. As a only child, Ali loved every aspect of Greek life, but especially finding "Forever Sisters". She was a radiant soul, who touched so many lives in a positive way. This scholarship will be awarded based on service to Phi Sigma Sigma, campus and community.

Question 36

Chapter Educational Funds

MAKING A DIFFERENCE NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS, BOOK AWARDS & CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL FUNDS