Mid-Hudson Ques
UPSILON TAU CHAPTER
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT MARCH 28, 2025
2025 Upsilon Tau Foundation Scholarship
Upsilon Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. works in conjunction with the Upsilon Tau Foundation to identify and award eligible scholarship applicants. The organizations provide annual scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors. Scholarships are not restricted to particular majors of study and are open to all graduating high school students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or 85. Foundation scholarships are merit based, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
Description and Requirements
1. Awards ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded to graduating high school seniors selected by the scholarship committee. Applicants must be attending high school in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster or Sullivan counties.
2. The announcement of scholarship winners may be made at your local high school awards ceremony or a private reception (TBD). Please verify with your college/career representative to verify date and time for your awards night.
3. Each applicant must provide the following before being considered:
(a) Completed the scholarship application
(b) Copy of official high school transcript
(c) Two letters of recommendation from school, church, or community representative.
(d) Documentation of active involvement in community service and/or extracurricular.activities, such as social clubs, civic groups, sports, or vocational activities not necessarily directly related to school functions.
(e) Submit a video essay on: “What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such?"
(f) Applicants should submit one 3–5-minute YouTube video which includes a 1-2-minute video bio, and 2–3 minute video essay.
(g) Include a senior picture with the application.
(h) Inquiries should be directed to upsilontaufoundation@gmail.com by March 28, 2025
Scholarship awards:
Note: All scholarships are awarded in June
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The David S. Bagley, Sr. Memorial scholarship ($1000) offered by members of Upsilon Tau awarded to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited 4 year college or university. (Purple)
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Applications are available by contacting your guidance counselor and/or online at midhudsonques.com
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Incomplete applications will not be considered. (Please review application)
How can I help?
In recent years, Upsilon Tau has been fortunate to increase the amount of the scholarship because of excellent fundraising years. We owe that to you for your support at our various fundraising events. As our application pool shows, there are many deserving students that need scholarships to help pay for their college education, and it is our hope to increase our fundraising dollars to expand our reach.
Please donate to Upsilon Tau Chapter's scholarship program (Upsilon Tau Foundation) to help deserving youth secure a better future.
Donate Now.
We sincerely thank you for your gift to the Upsilon Tau Chapter. Your financial help will serve towards the Chapter's annual Feeding Program, Mentoring and Scholarships. Our important pursuits are only possible through help like yours.
