Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation
Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation
Inspiring Impactful Change
Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation's mission is to uplift and empower marginalized communities through education, health initiatives, scholarships and community development. Our strategic goals include promoting educational equity, improving health outcomes, fostering diversity and inclusion, empowering women, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Scholarship Application opens January 27, 2025
It is Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation's desire to continue to support young ladies that are graduating high school seniors by removing financial barriers to higher education.
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Eligibility
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Applicants for awards must be an incoming freshman student at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in the United States. They must be planning to enroll in full-time, undergraduate courses of study. The minimum cumulative G.P.A. for a scholarship award is 2.5. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic and personal merit, as well as demonstrated involvement within their respective community.
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Application Procedure and Time Period
Interested applicants may apply by completing the online scholarship application. Application must be received by March 15, 2025, 11:59pm.. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified and not considered. All applicants are required to attend the Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony on May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm. Awards will be given upon proof of Financial Enrollment.
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About
Making Change Possible
Founded in 2022, Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation has made tremendous impact thanks to the help of members and volunteers in the community. The core of our work lies in the continuous passion and dedication we bring to the range of projects we take part in. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Foundation Initiatives
1. Operation Big Book Bag:
Operation Big Book Bag is a program focused on providing educational materials, equipment, and school supplies to school-aged children who are educationally at-risk, residing in local homeless shelters and extended-care hospitals and facilities. Through this program, chapters and members of Epsilon Chi Sigma collect and donate essential educational resources to improve the educational outcomes for these vulnerable children.
2. Women's Wellness Initiative:
The Women's Wellness Initiative aims to address health issues that disproportionately affect women, specifically women of color. This initiative was developed after Epsilon Chi Sigma Sorority's participation in the United Nations/March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness panel in New York. The program focuses on promoting awareness and prevention of Breast Cancer, Intimate and Domestic Violence, Heart Health, Diabetes Health, Mental Health, and other issues targeting women. The initiative empowers women to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and emotional health, while also promoting equitable representation of African American women in health studies.
3. Swim 1922:
Swim 1922 is an initiative that seeks to strengthen USA Swimming's commitment to diversity and inclusion by breaking down barriers created by a lack of access and exposure to swimming. The program aims to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates among underrepresented communities by expanding our footprint in the local community through educational programs and outreach efforts.
4. Annual Youth Symposium:
The Annual Youth Symposium is an event designed to be relevant in the lives of our youth.This program aims to improve educational and behavioral outcomes among young individuals by providing them with the necessary resources and support.
Initiatives Continued
5. Community Scholarships:
It is Epsilon Chi Sigma’s desire to continue to support young ladies that are graduating high school seniors by removing financial barriers to higher education.
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6. Project Cradle Care:
Project Cradle Care is a vital program conducted by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, which aims to raise awareness of the disparate and inequitable maternal and infant health outcomes experienced by Black women. Through community outreach, advocacy, education, and implicit bias training, the program seeks to mitigate outcome and life-course disparities faced by Black women and infants.
Education
The initiatives implemented by Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation offer several benefits to the community. These include improved educational outcomes, better behavioral outcomes among at-risk youth, highly anticipated annual events supported by local communities, and the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity within our society.
In the News
Scholarship and Service
We were able to give over $5,000 (including a matching donation) in scholarships to College Bound Seniors in the community.
Epsilon Chi Sigma Foundation: Dedication and Service with Proven Impact
Our Golf Tournament was a huge success. We were able to raise a little over $9,000.00. We missed our $10,000 goal but with additional pledges and donations we are hoping to reach it by the end of the year.
How Volunteering in the Community Can Make a World of Difference
Our community service efforts impacted, youth and their families. Some of our activities include: March of Dimes Walk, St. Judes Walk, Soles for Little Souls, Women's Wellness Initiative, Operation Big Book Bag (Bookhouse Jamboree), The Youth Symposium, Project Cradle Care, and many more.
Our goal is to have an even greater impact in the community.
Your donation will be utilized to cover direct expenses associated with each program, such as scholarships, educational resources, equipment, outreach materials, training sessions, and event logistics. The funds received will enable us to reach a wider audience and ensure the success and impact of each program.