Current Member Scholarships

Beta Sigma Psi – Epsilon Chapter and its alumni donors offer almost $20,000 annually in scholarships for incoming freshmen and current members!

Apply for Epsilon’s scholarships online with our universal application here.

*Apply for the National Fraternity scholarships here.

Fall Scholarships

Lynn A. Anderson Beta Sigma Psi Leadership Scholarship – $2,500 – Due by Oct. 1st, 2022

Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity is honored to acknowledge Lynn A. Anderson and Diane E. Anderson as they have graciously established the Lynn A. Anderson Beta Sigma Psi Leadership Scholarship. Lynn A. Anderson is a dedicated, passionate member and supporter of Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity. Lynn had a rewarding undergraduate experience at Iowa State University and wishes to provide financial assistance for undergraduate members of his fraternity. Recipients shall have demonstrated leadership through active participation in Beta Sigma Psi, campus or community organizations and other activities while maintaining a 2.75 GPA or better.
• Must be a junior or senior (based on years attended) to apply.
• 2.75 GPA required.
• Must exhibit strong leadership in fraternity, club, or community.

Doug McKechnie E-353 Scholarship – $300 – Due by Oct. 1st, 2022

Doug Graduated from ISU in 1979, and lives in Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Must be a junior or senior (based on years attended) to apply.
• Should show “Intelligence plus Character” through applicant’s community, church, scholastic, and leadership experiences.

Senior Legacy – $500 divided among recipients – Due by Oct. 1st, 2022
• Must be graduating in May 2023 or December 2023 to apply.
• Must submit a recommendation letter from an executive board member.
• Must submit a recommendation letter from pledge son or grandson.
• Applicants should show how they have impacted the fraternity.

Duane Grummer and Jan Cooper Scholarship – $1,000 – Due by Oct. 1st, 2022

Duane graduated in 1968 and lives in Danville, CA.
• Open to all active and associate members.
• Emphasis on scholastic achievements and community service.

Don Beerman Scholarship – $300 – Due by Oct. 1st, 2022

Don graduated from ISU in 1971 and lives in Ames, IA.  Most recently, Don served as the Chair of the ISU Animal Science Department.
• Must be a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student.
• Emphasis on scholastic achievements and community service

Spring Scholarships

Richard A. Harrison & Karen G. Harrison Beta Sigma Psi Engineering Scholarship – $2,500

Richard “Dick” Harrison (’62 BS Electrical Engineering) and Karen Harrison (’62 BS Home Economics General Studies) are some of our most generous alumni, supporting multiple students with scholarships across campus. During Dick’s time at Iowa State, Beta Sigma Psi had a profound impact on his life. He feels his membership in the fraternity helped him become an accomplished student and successful engineer. He wishes to help future members of Beta Sigma Psi pursue their dreams of continuing the Iowa State legacy of benefiting mankind through advancing education in practical applications of scientific knowledge.
• Must be a member of Beta Sig and a College of Engineering student.
• This is an ISU Foundation-managed scholarship, applied for through ISU’s OneApp.

Scott & Kim Herren Scholarship – $1,000 – Due by Apr. 26th, 2022

Scott graduated in 1990 and lives in West Des Moines, IA.
• Must be a first-year Beta Sig to apply.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong spiritual, scholarship, and social characteristics.

Balanced Beta Sig – $250 x 3 – Due by Apr. 26th, 2022

Bill Jentzen is one of the supporters of the Balanced Beta Sig Scholarship. Bill graduated in 1974 from ISU and lives in Kennewick, WA.
• Must be an active sophomore or junior (based on years attended) to apply.
• 3.0 GPA required.
• Must currently live in the chapter house.
• Must have held an elected position in the fraternity.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong spiritual, scholarship, and social characteristics.

*Beta Sigma Psi Campus Involvement Scholarship – Due by Jan. 1st, 2022
• Must submit a letter of reference with application.
• Emphasis on community service and student organization involvement.

*Beta Sigma Psi Financial Need Scholarship – Due by Jan. 1st, 2022
• Emphasis on the financial need of the applicant.

*Beta Sigma Psi Academic Achievement Scholarship – Due by Jan. 1st, 2022
• Must submit a letter of reference with application.
• Emphasis on applicant’s academic success and honors.

Miscellaneous Scholarships

Epsilon Dean’s List Scholarships – $100 per Semester
• Awarded to current active and associate members that were on ISU’s Dean’s List (3.5 GPA while a full-time student) the previous semester.
• Must have been in-house during the Dean’s List semester to be eligible.

Beta Sigma Psi Mission Fund Scholarship – Amount Varies
• Members going on mission trips may apply for assistance from the fund.
• Applications are accepted year-round, please apply at least 4 weeks before the trip.

ISU OneApp Scholarships – Amount Varies
• ISU’s regular scholarship application, members of a successful fraternal leadership organization like Beta Sigma Psi may see an advantage in ISU’s selection process.