About the Scholarship
Over the years, several men of Beta Sigma Psi at Iowa State have been on mission trips, served as Sunday School teachers, and led bible studies. We believe these opportunities are important in becoming a man of God. You may have a particular memory or experience that made a huge impact on your own life. We want to ensure future Beta Sigs get the same opportunity as we had.
Unfortunately, money can be tight during the college years. As alumni, we want to help remove those barriers. We want to give our active members both encouragement and financial support for mission trips, because spiritual development and promoting godly service is more important than money.
That's why we started the Mission Fund.
The Vision of the Mission Fund:
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Established and sustained by generous support through donations
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Funds for mission trips are requested by active members through an application process
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Alumni board reviews requests and allocates funding
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Ultimately, we want to see Beta Sigs make a difference in both the community and the world while growing in their walk with Christ
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Who is eligible to receive a Scholarship?All undergraduate members of Beta Sigma Psi Epsilon Chapter who are in good standing with the Fraternity
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What types of projects and trips will get funded?The purpose of this fund is to support mission-focused activities - all in the name of Jesus Christ. This may include helping build an orphanage, natural disaster relief efforts, evangelism, etc. There are many considerations when determining what activities get funded and how much financial support is provided: Fundraising outside of BSY Mission Fund is strongly encouraged Percentage of time spent on mission work Percentage of funds being directly used for mission How big of an impact may this have on the individual requesting the grant Total cost of the mission trip
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Are there any requirements upon receiving a grant?We would ask that all recipients provide some type of media (videos, picture, blogs, presentation) after their trip is complete. Donors typically like to know where their money is going and it is a great way to reflect on Gods work in later years. Additionally, the provided media will assist in encouraging others to go on Missions Trips in the future.
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Are Alumni willing to help in other ways?Absolutely! We are here not only to support financially, but also spiritually. Many of the members of the board have also planned and organized both small and large trips.
Mission Trip Stories
Read about past trips and learn about the work God is doing through our members.
Contact us at BSY.Mission.Fund@gmail.com to find out more