DENNIS C. WHITE

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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WHO WAS DENNIS WHITE?

Dennis White was a Life Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. who taught vocational skills in the Philadelphia Public School System for over thirty-two years. He served on the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and was an advocate for students in the vocational programs in the city. He was also a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign war and testified numerous times on legislation beneficial to the Veterans and their dependents. His legacy was to teach students a vocation in the disciplinary schools such as O.V. Cato and Daniel Boone and to see those same students several years later owning their own business or serving in elected office.

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WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?

Any student who is aspiring to attain a college degree and needs financial assistance.

• Students of color are encouraged to apply

 

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

• Complete the application form online for the scholarship committee to review

• Provide your transcript

• Include two recommendations from counselors, academic advisors, teachers, and/or professors

• ​Upload proof of college acceptance

• Personal interview if needed

• This is a non-renewable scholarship

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE​

Applications for 2025 are now closed. Please check back at the end of February 2026 for the application to re-open.

 

 

Scholarship recipients will be announced at our Nu Sigma Foundation Brunch on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION​

Write to:

Dennis C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 36858
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Email:

scholarships@phillynusigma.org