The Delta Pi / Sigma Pi Alumni Association (DPSPAA) is a proud, established leader within the Greek community at Bloomsburg University.  We will always lead the way to enrich the lives of our Brothers and Alumni as we go through life.   Once a Brother, always a Brother.

·       The first local Fraternity to buy a house, the Crag Mansion, through the sale of bonds.  

·       The first Fraternity to offer a scholarship via an endowment with the Bloomsburg University Foundation.

·       The first to establish a charitable non-profit organization, “The Delta Pi/Sigma Pi Scholarship Foundation.” Scholarships are now offered to Brothers, Alumni and their immediate families.

DPSPAA registered with the PA Department of State as an unincorporated association in 2007 and incorporated in 2012.

• In 2008, Brother Chuck Rank, #11, established a DPSPAA scholarship fund through an endowment into the Bloomsburg University Foundation (BUF). 

• The endowment was funded by alumni donations and now exceeds $100,000. 

 Since 2008, DPSPAA has awarded scholarships at over $68,500 to 44 Brothers and deserving students.  Qualified students should apply in the early part of each Spring semester

Currently over $10,000 is available EACH YEAR through FOUR scholarships.  We grant these scholarships via two distinct pathways. 

•  Two scholarships are currently offered via our partnership with the Bloomsburg University Foundation   

• Two scholarships are offered via DPSPAA Scholarship Foundation, our own 501-c(3)

Giving back is a way to show appreciation for the past, while demonstrating vision for the future. And what better way to give back than by creating scholarships that honor both outstanding individuals in our organization and some of our most cherished principles for brotherhood.

Our Two Scholarships offered via the Bloomsburg University Foundation (BUF)

Below are the criteria for our scholarships via Bloomsburg University Foundation. 

1. An Active Delta Pi Brother in good standing with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher

   a.  Consideration is given for participation & leadership in fraternity and academic effort

2. Any active student of Bloomsburg University designated by the Delta Pi / Sigma Alumni Association Foundation

3. Eligible candidates may apply for both scholarships

1.   Delta Pi Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship

• Established in 2008 by Chuck Ranck #11, a Founding Brother.

• Funded by DPSPAA via our endowment with the Bloomsburg Foundation.   

• Recipient selected by The DPSPAA Board of Directors.

• Typical award of $3,500.

2. Bill Welk #681 Memorial Scholarship

• Established in 2012 in the memory of Bill Welk, who unexpectedly passed away at the age of 24.  Bill served as Sage.  

• Funded by the Welk family via our endowment with the Bloomsburg Foundation. 

• Recipient selected by the DPSPAA Board of Directors. 

• Typical award of $1,500. 
  

Note:  Driven by shifting perceptions and policies of the Greek community at Bloomsburg University, the DPSPAA no longer actively funds our endowment with The Bloomsburg University Foundation.  Rather, we are strategically directing new donations dollars to our own 501.c3, “The Delta Pi / Sigma Pi Scholarship Foundation” as detailed on the next pages.  

Our Two Scholarships offered via the DPSPAA Scholarship Foundation

In 2021 the DPSPAA established a 501.c3, a charitable, non-profit organization, named the  “The Delta Pi / Sigma Pi Scholarship Foundation.” We now offer two scholarships to all Active and Alumni Brothers and their immediate families.  Our intent is to offer more scholarships as our donations increase.  Below are the criteria to apply for the DPSPAA Scholarship Foundation’s scholarships.

1. An active brother of the Delta Pi fraternity. Or, an active Delta Pi/Sigma Pi Alumni or their immediate family

   • Immediate family is defined as any legal children or legal grandchildren of a Delta Pi / Sigma Pi alumni

2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

3. Must attend a college, university, vocation, or trade school based in the USA.

4. Must be a high school graduate

   1. The 36TH Pledge Class Scholarship

• Established in 2023 to bring awareness to the life-long bond of your pledge class. 

• Funded by 36th pledge class. 

• Administered and selected via the DPSPAA Foundation. 

• Typical award of $1,100. 

  2.  The Galen Purcell #328 Memorial Scholarship

• Established in 2024 in memory of Galen Purcell.  He was an exemplary Brother and an extraordinary alumni. 

• Funded by 24th pledge class.   

• Administered and selected by the DPSPAA Foundation. 

• Typical award of $4,328.24. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS

The DPSPAA & Bill Welk scholarship application process opens typically in early January, closing in early March  via Bloomsburg University Foundation website.  https://bloomu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search

 The 36th Pledge Class and Galen Purcell scholarships are available via a separate application provided by the DPSPAA Foundation. 

 Your Sage will share the timing and application process with the Brotherhood.   

 Scholarship recipients are notified in the late 2nd quarter of each year.    

 “Check presentation” ceremony is held each Fall at BU / DPSPAA Homecoming.

Scholarships offered by Delta Pi

Click the button below to go to the Delta Pi Foundation page to get all the information you need about the DPSPAA Foundation and make a tax deductible scholarship donation to the fund of your choice today!

Click the button below to see the Delta scholarship offerings that are managed via the Bloomsburg University Foundation.

Note - These are our older funds…though still very worth…we are encouraging brothers to contribute to the newer funds so that your contributions can stay in the control of The Delta Pi Foundation.