Scholarships and Programs
The Delta Chi Foundation encourages all alumni to show their support for the Fraternity’s programs. Delta Chi needs financial support for its educational programming that makes an impact on our members and chapters. Your financial assistance will have a profound impact upon the success and stability of our undergraduate chapters. We thank you for your time and support.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Washburn Scholarship is awarded annually to the brothers who best exemplify what it means to be a Delta Chi. Community involvement, work responsibilities, Chapter involvement as well as current grades and financial situations are all considered in the evaluation process.
Scholarship:
There are two awards available, comprised of one $1,000.00 scholarship and one $500.00 scholarship made out to both the student and the university/college and a plaque to remember it by.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student
- Member in good standing with Delta Chi
- Brother must be an “active” member of his Chapter
The Duane and Mary Meyer Scholarship recognizes an undergraduate’s or graduate’s commitment and service to academics, community, and Fraternity.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate student.
- Merit of academic achievement
- Proven service to the Fraternity
- Outstanding service to the community
- Financial need
Application Procedure:
- Submit copy of unofficial transcript
- Write a letter not to exceed two pages detailing why you are deserving of the scholarship highlighting the four items listed above.
- Submit online application by April 30th.
This scholarship was endowed by an anonymous donor who generously gave to the Delta Chi Foundation. This scholarship recognizes the superior accomplishments of a Delta Chi member who successfully completed his undergraduate degree and went on to pursue further education.
Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded annually. The recipient receives a certificate in recognition of this honor and a monetary reward.
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in a master’s degree program or higher with at least one semester completed.
- Must be a member of Delta Chi
- Must be in the top 5% of their class
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program in medicine, business, engineering or sciences
- Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.50 or better
- Must have served as an elected officer of his undergraduate chapter
- Must have been involved in other extracurricular activities as an undergraduate
Application Procedure:
- Submit proof of graduate enrollment
- Submit undergraduate transcript
- Submit master’s/PhD transcript
- Provide a short statement as to why he should receive the scholarship
- Must submit three letters of recommendation. Recommendations from undergraduate brothers will not be accepted.
- Include a head and shoulders photo
The 1890 Society Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded annually each fall to freshmen and sophomore brothers who have contributed to their chapter, community, and university while maintaining a good standing with their chapter. This scholarship is funded by the Foundation and the contributions of undergraduate members who joined the 1890 Society.
Scholarship:
A minimum of $500 will be offered to one or multiple applicants.
Eligibility:
- You must be a freshman or sophomore
- You must be an active member
You must have a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale - You must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) and provide an unofficial transcript
- You must provide a personal statement of at least 250 words and not exceeding one page detailing why you are a desirable candidate for this scholarship. Please also include how you instill Delta Chi’s values into your life and an explanation of your contributions to your chapter, community, and university.
Application Procedure:
- The application for this scholarship opens on September 13th. Submit online application by October 18th.
This scholarship will be available in 2026!
The Former First Lady Jo Lynn Mancuso Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to Delta Chi undergraduates with a financial need and who are part of a single-parent household. The Former First Lady Jo Lynn Mancuso Memorial Scholarship is named in memory of Jo Lynn Mancuso, beloved wife of Former “AA” Chuck Mancuso and supporter of Delta Chi and its impact on undergraduates. This scholarship is made possible by the generous support of the Mancuso family.
Eligibility:
- Must be an active Delta Chi member
- Must be an undergraduate
- Must be in good standing with the chapter
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must be a part of a single-parent household
- Must be employed – this can be verified by a short message from your employer. Please do not provide sensitive information such as a pay stub.
- Must demonstrate financial need. Financial need is calculated by subtracting the expected family contribution (EFC) from the cost of attendance (COA).
- Must provide a description of your community involvement that is independent of Delta Chi.
- Must provide a description of your student organization involvement that is independent of Delta Chi.
This scholarship is intended to help Delta Chi undergraduate members with a financial need located in Region II.
Eligibility:
- Must be in good standing with the chapter
- Must be an active member
- Must be an undergraduate
- Must demonstrate financial need. Financial need is calculated by subtracting the expected family contribution (EFC) from the cost of attendance (COA).
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding Delta Chi brothers in Region VIII. It will be awarded twice annually in May and December.
Eligibility:
- Must be in good standing
- Must provide an endorsement by the ABT President and / or “BB”
- Must provide an essay demonstrating why you are deserving of the scholarship
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Raymond D. Galbreth supported Delta Chi for more than thirty years as a volunteer and as the Fraternity’s longest-serving full-time Executive Director. His passion was to empower our members to become better professional and societal leaders. The success of Delta Chi depends on the knowledge and commitment of its leaders as well as their adherence to the fundamental values of our Fraternity.
In recognition of Raymond D. Galbreth’s vision, his friends and colleagues established an endowment fund at The Delta Chi Educational Foundation in 2012 to increase the capacity of existing leadership development programs and to support future initiatives.
The purpose of the Account is to provide for financial assistance to the Delta Chi Fraternity to support the educational purposes of the Fraternity’s programs. Examples include, but are not limited to, the Leadership Consultant program, “A”s’ Academy, Emerging Leaders Academy, Undergraduate Inter-Fraternity Institute (UIFI), and other educational programs of the Fraternity.
The Delta Chi Fraternity may apply to the Delta Chi Educational Foundation for grants subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Foundation.
Those interested in making a donation to support the Raymond D. Galbreth Leadership Fund, use the link below. (Please indicate that your gift is for this Fund within the “donor designation section”) or by mailing a check to: The Delta Chi Educational Foundation, 3845 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (in memo section of check please indicate that your contribution is for this Fund).
CSA GOALS
TYPES OF SUPPORT
SPECIFIC MOTIVATIONAL AWARDS
WHAT CAN A CSA DO?
- CSA’s can provide monetary awards and recognition for academic achievement.
- They can provide grants to cover the educational portion of travel and accommodation expenses incurred when attending approved programs.
- They can provide scholarships to members as approved by the ABT and DCEF.
- They can provide an opportunity to award graduate students educational grants.
- They can consider other awards, scholarships, and grants.
Examples of Academic Based Scholarships include:
- Most improved GPA
- Top 5 members with highest GPA’s living in the Chapter House
- All members with a GPA of 3.0 or better
Examples of Leadership training (may include registration and travel)
- Over the years the IRS has modified and adopted different rules regarding the educational percentage of many of the normal routine fraternal programs. It is in your best interest to have our attorney advise you before you commit funds for any program or leadership seminar. Some programs may be ruled 100% educational and therefore a scholarship could cover 100% of the associated costs, while others will only have a percentage of the costs available.
All programs and seminars must be approved by our attorney for the properly approved educational percentage before any scholarship can be given out.
Alumni Chapters and or associations, and even Regions have the ability to create a CSA. Several chapters and colonies use their CSAs to their fullest. Each chapter’s ABT or Housing Corporation can use its CSA differently.
A tax-favored “bricks and mortar” program approved by the IRS to benefit fraternity housing. A convenient way to collect tax deductible contributions to offset building and maintenance expenses associated with the educational areas of a fraternity house. All costs associated with the “educational component”of the building can qualify for grants.
ECHI Accounts are beneficial to chapters in various stages of of building.
Chapters and colonies can utilize an ECHI account for the construction of a house’s educational areas. The account can also be used for several types of renovation projects.
- Chapters with a house that have no plans to remodel or renovate can utilize an ECHI account to set aside funds for the future needs.
- Chapters can utilize this program to reduce their mortgage balance faster with tax-deductible donations.
- Chapters and colonies who need an educational library, computer room or to remodel bedroom space for studying will find this account most beneficial.
- Chapters needing to upgrade or install fire safety systems and /or internet wiring can utilize an ECHI account.
Typical Costs Reimbursed via ECHI Housing Account Grants:
Study rooms, libraries, computer rooms, drafting and educational work rooms, leadership training rooms, and educational storage rooms in the fraternity house, as well as a percentage of the design and construction costs for those areas.
ECHI Agreement:
Please contact the Delta Chi Foundation office to learn more about establishing an ECHI account.
These include bequests, estate planning, gifts, and wills.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
- Planned Giving Comparative Overview
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