Education

 

The founder’s of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., were all educators in their own right. The genesis of the Education Program lies in the traditional emphasis that the Fraternity places on Education. During the 1945 Conclave in St. Louis, Missouri, the fraternity underwent a constitution restructuring and this lead to the birth of Education as a National Program. The National Program of Education focuses on programming and services to graduate and undergraduates in the fraternity.

 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. - Scholarships

 

Scholarship is one of the three guiding principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The opportunity to enhance one’s future through educational opportunities is a requirement of all chapters. The focus of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Scholarship Program is to award undergraduate member of Phi Beta Sigma a one semester scholarship to apply towards tuition, books and supplies for college courses. There are many undergraduate brothers of Sigma who are financially disadvantaged. In addition, the current state of the economy has impacted families of our young brothers.

 

Theta Beta Sigma Chapter

Lee Jeff Scholarship

 

The focus of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Theta Beta Sigma Chapter, Scholarship Program is to award a local undergraduate member of Phi Beta Sigma a one semester scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to apply towards tuition, books and supplies for college courses.  The current state of the economy has impacted families of our young brothers, especially in the city of New Orleans.

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This scholarship has been named after Lee Jeff, a brother in Sigma, who has served in our graduate chapter for many years and was separated from us by Hurricane Katrina. Brother Jeff joined the Omega Chapter in 2013.   However his legacy remains with our New Orleans graduate chapter forever.

 

2013 marks the Fourth Year Anniversary of the Lee Jeff Scholarship.  This year scholarships were awarded to two undergraduate member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., courtesy of the Theta Beta Sigma Graduate Chapter.

 

Theta Beta SIgma

Proud Sponsor

Orleans Parish School Board-All Star Football and Basket Ball

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 Educational social and career preparation activities for high school student-athletes in the New Orleans Metro Area will stimulate and encourage, emotional creative side, and cognitive growth for a diversified number of youth in the community. A nucleus of dedicated youths with a positive attitude can excel in the community influencing others with an irresistible exuberance, and radiance that create a strong cohesive force among the youths.

 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Theta Beta Sigma Chapter is proud to once again participate and help sponsor the Orleans Parish School Boards annual All Star Football and Basket Ball Classics.

 

Sponsors involvement greatly increases the legitimacy of this program, not only to the community, but to the athletes involved. These partnerships enhance this event, while enforcing to student athletes the importance of preparing for success at the next stage of their athletic/academic careers.

 

 

Past Sponsors: Coca-Cola, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Freeport McMoRan,   Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Theta Beta Sigma Chapter, The New Orleans Saints, Kaplan ACT/SAT Testing, Riddell Sports Equipment, Frito-Lay, Gulf-State Animated and others.

 

These games are part of an integrated, comprehensive program designed to prepare students for collegiate life. Participants benefit from a series of athletics, scholastic, life training and developmental skills. 

 

Benefits of Involvement

Establishes an event which celebrates the high school careers of local students’ athletes. Develops an affordable family event.  Supports high school Football/Basketball without alienating any group. Assists in raising money to benefit High School Athletic Programs.  Reinforces the positive image of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

 

 Activity Schedule and Seminars

Students are provided with academic and career directions via seminars on a range of topics including:

ACT and SAT preparation, Questions to ask prospective recruiters, Time Management, Temptation refusal skills, Professional athlete achievement statistics, and each participant received a copy of the College Bound Student Athletes Guide Published by the NCAA. 

Partnerships

 

The organization’s partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the United Negro College Fund speaks to our mission to address educational and developmental challenges for young males and females.