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ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE $500 OR $1,000 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
Sigma Alpha Mu is second only to FIJI in awarding scholarship to fraters.
GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY:
Samuel Miller Award (three grants): This award is made in memory of Samuel Miller, CCNY '12,
longtime Chairman of the ΣΑΜ Endowment Fund and President of the ΣΑΜ Foundation.
Criteria: Fratres engaged in original projects and experiments in science, scholarship, medicine or the
creative arts. Submit letter setting forth full details of the work being done or contemplated with
supporting letters from supervisor, professor, or other expert, attesting to the quality, importance, validity
and originality of the work in its field and how this grant would be used.
Open To: Graduate Students or alumni fratres
William Ober Memorial Scholarship (2 grants of $2,000 each): This award was endowed by the late
William Ober, CCNY ’26, who was a trustee of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and a 3.5 GPA
Open To: Graduate Student fratres
Allan E. Miller Scholarship: is named for the late Fra Allan E. Miller, Michigan ’32.
Criteria: Based on financial need
Open To: Graduate student fraters in any academic field.
Dr. Lewis A. Hare Scholarship (2 grants): Fra Hare, Syracuse ’31, was a prominent Chicago internist.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and good academic standing
Open To: Medical student with preference to Eta chapter.
GRADUATE STUDENTS OR UNDERGRADUATES:
Ira N. Lind Business Administration Scholarship (2 grants): Ira Lind, CCNY '12, a manufacturer, was
a Founder of Sigma Alpha Mu and Supreme Prior; he created this fund to be used to aid fratres interested
in making a career in business.
Criteria: Based on need and academic achievement in one's major work.
Open To: Fratres in an undergraduate or graduate school of business.
Raymond C. and Helen Sandler Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Foundation Trustee
Raymond Sandler, Oklahoma '34 and his wife. Fra Sandler is a lawyer from Los Angeles, CA.
Criteria: Based on financial need, and a cumulative "B" average.
Open to: Upperclassmen or graduate students
Hanno D. Mott Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Hanno D. Mott, Cincinnati '55, a former
Supreme Prior who now serves as a director of the SAM Foundation and trustee of the Endowment Fund,
is a lawyer in New York City.
Criteria: "C" average and also actively involved in Jewish service activities
Open To: Seniors intending to go to law school, or current law students
Harvey Weisblat Scholarship ($2,000): This award is made by Fra Harvey Weisblat, Texas '67, who is a
Continental Airlines pilot.
Criteria: This is not a need-based scholarship, but need may be considered to determine a winner.
Financial information must be included.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Students, good scholastic standing and academically studying
aviation or demonstrably seeking an aviation career, such as flying, maintenance, airport or aviation
management, flight operations, aeronautical engineering, aviation publishing, air traffic control or other
aviation-related fields.
David D. Levinson Scholarship: This award was made possible by Mrs. Joan Kauff, daughter of David
D. Levinson who was one of the eight Founders of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: Based on need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree.
Preference given to those applicants who are challenged or disabled in some way. The nature of the
disability is to be described and documentation included. Applications must be supported by an academic
transcript and two letters of recommendation from chapter or advisor or others not related.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Student frater other than freshmen
Gormin Family Scholarships (2 grants): This award is made by Gary P. Gormin, a past Supreme Prior
and a Foundation trustee.
Criteria: demonstrated financial need with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent, preparing
for a career in law, medicine, dentistry, business or psychology.
Open to: Sophomores and above or graduate student fratres.
Robert Kauff Memorial Scholarship: This award is made possible by Mrs. Joan Kauff in memory of
her son. She is the daughter of David Levinson, one of the eight founders of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: demonstrated need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree and
preference to those who have physical challenges, learning disabilities, or other special needs. The nature
of the disability is to be described and documentation included.
Open to: Undergraduate or graduate student members of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Warren and Esther Blumenfeld Humor Scholarship: This award was established by Fra Blumenfeld,
Indiana ’55, who was an author and professor.
Criteria: the award is given for an original work of humor, written or performed—play, short story,
poem, book, standup comedy or TV routine or sketch, song, advertising piece, commercial, film or other
creative endeavor. Applicants should furnish the written work or, if applicable, a video tape portrayal. (If
the applicant has been paid for the work, that is positive but by no means necessary.) Call Fraternity
Office for Blumenfeld application form.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Students whether fratres or children or grandchildren of fratres.
Sam Fox Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Fox, Washington U. ’51.
Criteria: Proven financial need or merit, any academic major
Open To: Any undergraduate or graduate student frater with preference to Phi chapter
Michael J. Weiss Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by Foundation Trustee Robert S. Weiss, Sigma
Alpha ’77 in memory of his brother, Michael J. Weiss, Sigma Alpha ’78.
Criteria: Based of financial need with a 3.0 GPA or above
Open To: Any graduate or undergraduate frater
Albert J. Kauff Memorial Scholarship: was endowed by Mrs. Joan Kauff, daughter of David D.
Levinson who was one of the eight Founders of Sigma Alpha Mu in memory of her husband.
Criteria: Based on need with an academic average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree.
Preference given to those applicants who are challenged or disabled in some way. The nature of the
disability is to be described and documentation included. Applications must be supported by an academic
transcript and two letters of recommendation from chapter or advisor or others not related.
Open To: Undergraduate or Graduate Student frater other than freshmen
UNDERGRADUATES ONLY:
Jimmy Hammerstein Scholarships (three grants): This award is made in memory of Jimmy
Hammerstein, CCNY '19, the Fraternity's Executive Secretary for 28 years.
Criteria: Based primarily on need, but applicants must have a scholastic average sufficient, if maintained,
to lead to a baccalaureate degree.
Open To: Undergraduate Fratres in good standing
Nate Karchmer Scholarships (three grants): These awards are made in memory of Fra Nate Karchmer,
Oklahoma '28, a pipe and steel broker who also was a Consul and Foundation trustee.
Criteria: Based primarily on need, but applicants should have a good academic average, one at least
sufficient to earn a degree if maintained.
Open To: Juniors and Seniors Only in good standing
The Ben Savage Scholarship: This award is made in memory of Fra Ben Savage, Syracuse '20. Fra
Savage was a long-time chapter advisor, Regional Governor and Consul and received the first
Outstanding Advisor Award.
Criteria: Based primarily on need and fraternity interest, although academic average will be considered.
Open To: Undergraduate Fratres in good standing
Martin Sherman Scholarship: This award is made in memory of Fra Martin E. Sherman, Missouri '58.
Criteria: Based on need and a "B" average is required.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres other than freshmen who are in good standing
Sidney Guller Scholarship (two grants): These awards are made in the name of Past Supreme Prior Sid
Guller, Washington U. `45, Chairman of the Sigma Alpha Mu Endowment Fund, a Foundation Director,
and a past president of the N.I.C.
Criteria: Based on financial need; a cumulative "B" average is also required.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres other than freshmen who are in good standing
Preston Robert Tisch Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Bob Tisch, Bucknell-Michigan
`43, who is a former Postmaster General of the United States and co-chairman of Loew's Inc.
Criteria: Based primarily on need; a 2.5/4.0 average (or the equivalent) is required.
Open To: Sophomore, junior and senior fratres in good standing
Terry Semel Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Terry Semel, LIU '64, our 1992 Man of
the Year who was co-chairman of Warner Brothers Studios and is now CEO of Yahoo!
Criteria: Based on need and fraternity activity. Requires a "C" average.
Open To: Current and former Chapter Officers who are in good standing
Milken Family Scholarship: This award is made available through the generosity of Michael R. Milken,
Berkeley '68.
Criteria: Based on need. An education major with a "B" average.
Open To: Sophomores or above who are in good standing
Theodore J. Ignall Scholarship: This award is made in the name of Past Supreme Prior Theodore J.
Ignall, Rutgers '30, who also served as the SAM Foundation's President.
Criteria: "B" average and accepted to graduate school
Open To: Liberal Arts Seniors who are in good standing
Bill Schwartz Scholarship (four grants): are in honor of the exemplary service of William P. Schwartz,
executive director emeritus of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Criteria: Based on financial need and grades at 4-year degree-granting institutions. Application must be
accompanied by a letter from the applicant, and also from the father, if he is living.
Open To: Daughters (natural or adopted) of fratres, including those of decease fratres; or fratres returned
to school to complete their undergraduate degree.
Martin and Howard Miller Scholarship: This award is made by the contribution of Past Supreme Prior
Howard Miller, Maryland '58, his late father, Martin K. Miller, Illinois '30, a past Supreme Exchequer.
Criteria: Based on need. Individual must currently or previously have exercised a leadership position in
his chapter.
Open To: Sophomores or above who are in good standing
Sonia Brown Memorial Scholarship: This award is made in memory of the Sigma Alpha (Oklahoma)
housemother for 22 years.
Criteria: Based on financial need and worth; academic average will be considered.
Open To: Sophomores or above in good standing
Donald Stein Scholarship: This award is made possible by the contribution of Donald J. Stein, Purdue
'53, a Foundation Director and board member of the Sigma Eta House Corporation.
Criteria: Based on financial need with a 2.25 minimum GPA
Open To: Sophomores or Juniors with preference to members of Big Ten ΣΑΜ chapters and initiated
sons of fratres who are in good standing.
Paul A. Pumpian Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Paul Pumpian, Maryland ’48, a
former Consumer Affairs Officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Criteria: Based on demonstrated need with a GPA of 3.0/4 or equivalent
Open To: any undergraduate frater in good standing
Karchmer Family Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by the Karchmer Family of Oklahoma.
Criteria: Based on need and fraternity involvement
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing of any chapter
Manuel Leve Scholarship: Endowed by the Sigma Eta (Purdue) House Corporation in honor of Manuel
Leve, Purdue ’28, its long-time chairman.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, fraternity interest and 3.0 GPA
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing, sophomore and above
Honigberg Scholarship, endowed by Fra Joel D. Honigberg, Sigma Eta/Phi ’47.
Criteria: 3.5/4.0 GPA, but need and motivation will be considered for those applicants with less
than 3.5
Open To: Undergraduate junior or senior fratres majoring in chemistry, physics, biochemistry,
biogenetics, engineering physics, nuclear physics, biophysics, astronomy, geology or mathematics, who
are planning on attending graduate school in their major field.
September 11 Scholarship: was created by the Trustees of the ΣΑΜ Foundation in memory of those
fratres who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Criteria: Based on worth and need
Open To: Any undergraduate frater
Michael Karl Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by the Gamma Pi alumni in
memory of Michael L. Karl, Gamma Pi ’92, who died of cancer at age 24.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, acceptable GPA and commitment to chapter
Open To: Sophomores or above, with preference to Gamma Pi chapter.
Weiss Brothers Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Robert S. Weiss, Oklahoma ’77, who is a Foundation
Trustee.
Criteria: Financial need and worth
Open To: Daughters of fratres who are undergraduates at a 4-year college or university.
Marc P. Schwartz Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Marc Schwartz, USC ’90.
Criteria: Financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0 in any major
Open To: Any undergraduate
S. David Coleman Scholarship: is in memory of Judge S. David Coleman, Utah/Harvard ’21, by his
Los Angeles fratres.
Criteria: Based on need with a “B” GPA.
Open To: Preference to California fratres who are sophomores and above.
Grace Bender Scholarship: was endowed by Sigma Alpha Mu alumni in honor of the late Grace
Bender, ΣΑΜ’s longtime bookkeeper and office manager.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, 2.5/4.0 GPA
Open To: Any undergraduate frater, sophomore or above
Benjamin P. Goldman Scholarship: is in memory of Past Supreme Prior Goldman, Cornell ’14.
Criteria: “B” average and show evidence of leadership and oratorical ability and need.
Open To: Graduating seniors accepted to an accredited law school.
Leslie and Bobbie Raffel Scholarship: was endowed by Fra Leslie J. Raffel, Purdue ’63.
Criteria: Engineering student in good academic standing.
Open To: Any undergraduate frater, sophomore or above
Jack and Sara Freeman Scholarship: is in memory of Past Supreme Prior Jack Freeman, Washington
’31.
Criteria: “B” average or better and financial need.
Open To: Sophomores or above undergraduates
John C. Ale Scholarship: was endowed by Past Supreme Recorder John C. Ale, Virginia ’76.
Criteria: Financial Need
Open To: Undergraduates with preference to students at schools in the South and Southwest.
In addition to the general scholarships available, you may apply for the scholarships below
restricted to your chapter.
(All scholarships are $500 or $1,000 unless otherwise indicated)
ETA: Marshall M. Gelfand Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, 2.5 GPA, Business/Management students with an
accounting major
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to
Eta chapter.
Walter Rose Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated qualities of leadership and loyalty to Sigma Alpha
Mu and Alma Mater, a letter of recommendation from the House
Corporation is required.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres of Eta, in good standing.
THETA: Theta Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, chapter leadership & commitment, 3.0 GPA or
above
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Theta chapter.
OMICRON: Omicron Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative “B” average or above
Open To: Initiated undergraduates (sophomores or above) in good
standing of Omicron chapter.
RHO: Circle of Service Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, overall GPA of 2.0 or better; but
GPA of applicant’s computer science classes must be 3.0 or better
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, planning a career
in or related to computers or computer science, in good standing
with Rho chapter
PHI: Louis & Fannie Guller Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, 2.4/4.0 minimum GPA or equi-
valent, in good standing with Fraternity and University.
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above, of Phi chapter.
I.E. Millstone Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and merit
Open To: Undergraduate frater of Phi Chapter in good standing
SIGMA BETA: Anna Gans Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree,
financial need, Fraternity or campus activity may be considered.
Open To: Frater in good standing of Sigma Beta chapter.
Fritz & Anna Gans Scholarship (2 grants)
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to lead to a degree,
financial need, Fraternity or campus activity may be considered.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres in good standing of Sigma Beta chapter.
Irwin D. & Etta C. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more, financial need, demonstrated
leadership and outstanding participation in the chapter
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Beta chapter.
Walter Phillips Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to
Sigma Beta chapter.
Morris & Fannie Skilken Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average of at least 2.5, financial need, Fraternity or
campus activity may be considered
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Beta chapter.
SIGMA GAMMA: Joan & Jack Wallick Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, Jewish Studies major
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to
Sigma Gamma chapter.
Steven Dachinger Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, frater who exhibits an understanding of
brotherhood and family and exemplifies the spirit and purpose of
Sigma Alpha Mu
Open To: Undergraduate frater in good standing with Sigma Gamma.
(Award alternates between Sigma Gamma and Mu Chi chapters).
SIGMA DELTA: Harold Brandman Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher, proven financial need, any academic major
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above (preference to Sigma
Delta)
Felix Jager Scholarship
Criteria: Liberal Arts major, financial need
Open To: Senior status (graduating in 2006) with preference to Sigma
Delta chapter.
David Lloyd Kreeger Scholarship
Criteria: Scholastic achievement, financial need, a record of achievement
that demonstrates future promise
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Delta Chapter.
SIGMA ZETA: Hurst Family Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need and worth with a 2.75 GPA or above
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above, involved in Jewish
Activities and/or study, with preference to Sigma Zeta chapter.
Remak-Rosenberg Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, good character, leadership abilities, (if already a
student) a 3.0 or better GPA
Open To: Jewish undergraduate frater
Sigma Zeta Scholarship (2 grants)
Criteria: Cumulative “B” average, demonstrated leadership or outstanding
participation in chapter or campus affairs, financial need
(relative to other applicants)
Open To: Undergraduate or graduate fratres of Sigma Zeta chapter who
are in good standing.
SIGMA THETA: James & Rosalie Alexander Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, cumulative “B” average
Open To: Undergraduate fratres in good standing with Sigma Theta
chapter
Patricia & Barry Epstein Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to earn a degree,
financial need
Open To: Frater in good standing of Sigma Theta chapter.
Jeff Levy-Sigma Theta Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative average sufficient, if maintained, to earn a degree,
athletic activity (intramural or varsity), financial need
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomore or above, with first
preference to Sigma Theta chapter.
SIGMA IOTA: Robert S. Elster Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.8, exhibits
leadership and dedication toward providing outstanding
community service to his local community
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, preference to
Sigma Iota and Sigma Omega Chapters.
Sidney Bielfield Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Cumulative “B” average, demonstrated leadership or outstanding
participation in chapter or campus affairs, demonstrated financial
need.
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, with preference to Sigma Iota chapter.
SIGMA KAPPA: David & Penney Kols Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, minimum GPA of 2.5
Open To: Undergraduate frater with junior status
SIGMA SIGMA: L & S Milken Scholarship
Criteria: 3.25 cumulative GPA, demonstrated need
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomore or above (preference to
business major) and preference to Sigma Sigma
Andrew Shapiro Scholarship
Criteria: Accomplishment in Alumni Relations (state what he has
accomplished or set in motion in terms of alumni relations)
Open To: Sigma Sigma Alumni Recorder who is in good standing with the
Fraternity and the University
SIGMA PHI: Harold Stiefel Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, acceptable GPA, service to Fraternity, service to
University
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Phi chapter.
SIGMA CHI: Sigma Chi Scholarship
Criteria: Financial need, “B” average or greater, active in chapter and/or
campus activities
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to
Sigma Chi chapter.
SIGMA OMEGA: Ben Anderson Scholarship (2 grants)
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, minimum GPA of 2.7, chapter
leadership and commitment
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, with preference to
Sigma Omega chapter.
Robert S. Elster Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.8, exhibits
leadership and dedication toward providing outstanding
community service to his local community
Open To: Undergraduate fratres, sophomores or above, preference to
Sigma Omega and Sigma Iota Chapters.
Richard H. Williamson Scholarship
Criteria: GPA of 3.0 or achieved an average of 3.0 for each of the two
previous semesters. If no applicant meets this criterion, then
applicants with the highest cumulative GPA will be acceptable.
Demonstrated involvement in campus and community affairs
(with a preference for at least two non-fraternal activities) and
financial need (this will be used as a final criterion to provide for
selection among 2 or more applicants meeting the previous
criteria).
Open To: Undergraduate fratres with preference to Sigma Omega chapter.
MU RHO: Bernard R. Goodman Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated active interest in the Fraternity, demonstrated
financial need, “B” average or equivalent
Open To: Undergraduate frater with junior status with preference to
Mu Rho chapter.
MU CHI: L. M. Newman Family Foundation Scholarship (3 grants)
Criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA, financial need, significant Fraternity
activity
Open To: Undergraduate frater, sophomore or above, with preference to
Mu Chi chapter.
MU PSI: Jerry Miller Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated significant academic achievement and contribution
to Mu Psi chapter.
Open To: Undergraduate frater who has been a member of the Fraternity
for at least one year, and a member in good standing with Mu Psi
chapter and who must be residing in the fraternity house for the
2005-06 year.
GAMMA PI: Michael Karl Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, acceptable GPA and commitment
to chapter
Open To: Sophomores or above, with preference to Gamma Pi chapter.
If no member from the above chapters is eligible, scholarships may be given to any undergraduate frater
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