Jason C. Eckles

PURPOSE: This scholarship represents the efforts of the National Iota Foundation to assist members of Iota Phi Theta at

chapter(s) in the Eastern Region with continuation of their undergraduate studies. The Eastern Region recognized the

works of Brother Jason C Eckles as he exemplified the principles of Iota during his undergraduate years. This scholarship

award is among the first monetary assistance offered for the Eastern Region.


  National Iota Foundation Jason C Eckles 

 Scholarship Description

Brother Eckles was a dedicated undergraduate whose collegiate career consisted of balance which showed itself from fraternal through social life. Brother Eckles exemplified the qualities and characteristics of education excellence, civic engagement, and camaraderie throughout his collegiate career.

The Jason C Eckles Eastern Regional Scholarship honors undergraduate members of Iota Phi Theta who are dedicated to the personification of fraternity principles. Each year, the selected outstanding applicants receive a scholarship of $500 to help fund their education.

The scholarship is open to undergraduate members of Iota Phi Theta who are registered with an undergraduate chapter in the Eastern Region. Nominations for this award may be submitted by the student as a self-nomination with the inclusion of an essay on how you have exemplified the qualities of education excellence, civic engagement, and camaraderie throughout your collegiate career.

The National Iota Foundation has as its core precept to enhance and further education of African American and minority youth. The NIF is honoring our commitment to helping outstanding minority students who come from diverse backgrounds realize their maximum potential. The scholarship offer is based on the concept of a well-rounded undergraduate brother in need of monetary assistance for educational purposes.

Jason C. Eckles Scholarship 

LEVEL OF AWARDS: The NIF’s Jason C Eckles Eastern Regional scholarship is $500 per academic year towards tuition or the purchase of textbooks. 


Program Operation: The National Iota Foundation will allow the scholarship winner to apply for future scholarships no sooner than 6 months after award selection, provided the student maintains a 2.7 GPA at the time of re-application and IF FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.

METHOD OF ACTION: All items must be completed for your application to be considered. The completed application must be received at the email address listed below by 1 April 2021. Please send the completed application along with your essay, copy of Student ID, Address to College/University, and an official copy of your transcript(s) to:

Nation Iota Foundation Jason C Eckles Eastern Regional Scholarship Application
EMAIL TO: secretaryiotaeast@gmail.com
ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1st.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. Be a member of Iota Phi Theta in good standing and attended a college or university for one (1) full semester prior to selection.

B. Be a recognized member of a financial undergraduate chapter at time of application.

C. Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States. Applicant must include either a college transcript OR, certified letter from the Bursars office attesting to current enrollment at college/university.

D. Have an accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 OR BETTER on a 4.0 scale. Must provide proof of GPA from official school transcript.

E. A typed one page, 12 point font essay describing how you have exemplified the qualities of educational excellence, civil engagement, and camaraderie throughout your collegiate career.

STEP 1

Jason C Eckles Eastern Regional Scholarship Application
Complete Application.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Jason C Eckles Eastern Regional Scholarship Application

IMPORTANT: PLEASE TYPE WHEN COMPLETING THIS FORM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED.
INDICATE “N/A” IF AN ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE.

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STEP 2

 Photo copy of your membership card -OR- Fraternity Member ID number.
 Proof of Enrollment for the current semester in which the application is submitted.
 Copy of transcripts for proof of GPA requirements.
 Written essay on the topic as indicated on application.

Submit Application  Documents 

ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

Address: 1600 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
scholarship@tnif.org 
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