STEVEN TATE SCHOLARSHIP

Bro. Steven Tate was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in the Fall of 2013. He loved his fraternity, serving as the Chapter Treasurer, and supported all of the community service projects and events hosted by our Chapter, as well as with our constitutionally bound sister organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Steven was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2017. As he battled through treatment, he continued to serve and participate in many of the events. Steven lost his battle to cancer on September 5th, 2018. For his dedication to serve his community, the Brothers of the Theta Gamma Sigma Chapter offer this scholarship in his name.

For 2023, we will offer one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2000

Eligibility & Requirements:

The request for the Steven Tate Scholarship may be granted to an applicant(s) who meets all the following common criteria:

  • Candidates must be an underrepresented minority high school graduating student attending a four (4) year college or university in the next school year.
  • Candidates are required to have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Official sealed transcripts are required)
  • Candidates must currently reside in the greater Sacramento area
  • Candidates are required to write a 1-page essay on the following topic:

Explain how your experience volunteering in community service has shaped your perspective on humanity.
 Elaborate on how these experiences have influenced your future ambitions and career choice.

Essays must be written single-spaced in 12-point, Times New Roman Font 

  • Candidates are required to have at least two letters of recommendations
  • Candidates are required to submit the application by the due date and adhere to all the listed requirements
  • Candidates volunteered a minimum of 50 hours of community service. Candidates are required to provide a letter from the community service leader proving and confirming hours served.

The deadline for applications for the Steven Tate Scholarship is Saturday, May 13, 2023.
It is important to read the application requirements and provide the necessary documents for the scholarship.

Click here to download the application