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Scholarships and fellowships are another way in which the Foundation is active. Each year, the Foundation awards over $50,000 in several different scholarship and fellowship grants. The awards are paid out of the income generated by endowed funds.
General scholarships and fellowships available to members of all chapters
Five needs-based scholarships and one graduate fellowship are currently available. With the exception of the Bye Scholarship all require a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 necessary for consideration. The scholarship committee will consider need and active involvement within his Chapter, his campus and the community, and other criteria specific to each scholarship. Scholarships are available only to Triangles who will be undergraduates in the school year following their application, with the exception of the Kapadia scholarship which may go to either an undergraduate or a graduate Triangle, and the Larson Graduate Fellowship.
The Rust Scholarship
Awards $6,000 annually based on a combination of need, grades and participation in campus and Triangle Activities. All other things being equal, preference is given to applicants in the core engineering disciplines or "hard" sciences.
The Mortin Scholarship
Awards $2,500 annually based on a combination of need, grades and participation in campus and Triangle Activities.
The Sevcik Scholarship
Consists of one award of $1,000 annually based on need, preference to an Ohio State student, preference to an Engineering student.
The Kapadia Scholarship
This award may range from $1,500 to $8,000 to an undergraduate or graduate Triangle in good standing, with preference to engineering majors, non-US citizens, members of the Zoroastrian religion, Michigan State student. Total scholarship dollars available is in excess of $12,000.
The Peter and Barbara Bye Scholarship
Awards $2,500 annually based on a combination of need and grades (Minimum of 2.7/4.0). All other things being equal, preference is given to applicants from the Cornell University Triangle chapter (Should it be recolonized).
Pierce E. Healey Memorial Scholarship
Awards $1,500 annually based on leadership and community service. All other things being equal, preference is given to applicants from the University of Connecticut Triangle chapter (Should it be recolonized)
The Edward and Isabell Larson Memorial Fellowship for Graduate Study
One award of $2,000 annually, to a Triangle pursuing a master's or doctoral program in engineering.
The James Marshall pur65/Triangle Volunteers Scholarship
Established in recognition of Brother Marshall's own contributions and the many other volunteers that have and continue to so unselfishly give of their time and effort to support Triangle. Awards $1,500 annually based on a combination of need, grades and participation in campus and Triangle Activities.
The Kevin Robertson marq92/Triangle Presidents Scholarship
Established in recognition of Brother Robertson's own contributions and the many other Triangle Presidents that have and continue to so unselfishly give of their time and effort to support Triangle. Awards $1,500 annually based on a combination of need, grades and participation in campus and Triangle Activities.
Click HERE to apply online for any of the undergraduate scholarships listed above.
Click HERE to apply for the Edward & Isabell Larson Memorial Fellowship for Graduate Study
FEBRUARY 15, 2012 IS THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
Scholarships and fellowships available to members of specific chapters
(contact the specified chapter for application information)
Ean H.C. Hong Memorial Scholarship
Provides three $4,000 scholarships to undergraduate members of the Penn State Chapter.
Elias Sabbagh Memorial Scholarship
Provides one $3,000 scholarship to an undergraduate member of the Purdue Chapter.
William Kahlert Scholarship
Provides over $18,000 in scholarships to undergraduate members of the Minnesota Chapter.
What does it take to establish a scholarship fund?
There are several ways. The two easiest would be either a one time gift or a pledge over three years of $25,000 or more to the Foundation. All donor established scholarships entitle the donor to name the fund and define restrictions (subject to the acceptance of the Foundation Board) to be attached to the fund. We're easy to work with, so give us a try. Contact Scott Bova (
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The Emergency No Interest Student Loan Program
The Triangle Education Foundation, through the generosity of Alumni brothers and others, is able to make a limited number of loans each year to deserving Active members of Triangle Fraternity to help them complete their education. Currently, $12,000 is available per year; the year begins on July 1. Applications which cannot be funded in a given year will be considered in the next.
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Procedure, size and repayment of loans
Applicants must submit the attached application forms, completed in detail; a current transcript from their college or university; and two letters of recommendation, which are described later. Applications are mailed to the Chairman of the TEF Loan Committee, for review and approval or disapproval. Upon approval, the borrower will be notified by letter, which will also forward for execution a promissory note payable to the Triangle Education Foundation. Upon return of the executed note to the National Office, a check will be issued. An applicant may borrow up to $3000. The maximum number of loans per student is one. No interest is charged, but borrowers are invited to make a contribution of any amount they may choose with or following their last payment to help perpetuate and enlarge the Foundation loan program. Repayment is made in up to 12 monthly installments. Payments on all loans shall commence on the first day of the third month following graduation or leaving school. There is a penalty for late payments.
Eligibility
Loan applicants shall: a.) be Active members of Triangle Fraternity who are enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree; b.) shall have completed at least two full academic years of school; c.) shall be within two academic years of graduation, and; d.) shall have maintained, as of time of application, the minimum scholastic average required for graduation in their chosen majors.
Loans are available to students who are able to show that the requested financial assistance is necessary for continued attendance at the college or university. An applicant should be able to demonstrate that within the restrictions of his present course of study he is now making a personal effort to earn part of the cost of his education or has exhausted other means of assistance
Borrower responsibility
Foundation funds available to Triangle members are the result of the donations of many groups and individuals, and represent their willingness to help fellow Triangles. Only prompt repayment of loans will enable the Foundation to continue and expand assistance of this kind. A borrower should understand that unless he repays his loan on schedule, he will deprive some deserving Triangle brother of the same financial assistance he has been granted.
He should further understand that the loan is a legal obligation, and failure to completely repay his loan and all applicable penalties will sadly cause the Foundation to use all legal measures to collect. The Foundation may also arrange for the expulsion of the defaulting borrower from membership in Triangle. That will not, however, constitute satisfaction of the debt.
If, through some unavoidable circumstance, repayment according to the terms of the note is impossible, extension will be considered upon request to the Foundation made by the borrower in writing to the National Office.
Correspondence
Scholarship and loan applications should be sent to:
Chairman, Scholarship & Loan Committee
Triangle Education Foundation
120 South Center Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
Inquiries about loans in process but not yet granted should be directed to the above address or by e-mail to
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General correspondence, inquiries concerning repayment of principal amounts and extension of maturity dates, and contributions should be sent to:
Scott E. Bova, CFRE
President
Triangle Education Foundation
120 S. Center St.
Plainfield, IN 46168-1214
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(317) 705-9803
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House Safety Grant Program |
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One of the staples of Triangle’s existence has been to provide housing for
its members, thereby creating an environment for enduring friendships.
Triangle’s chapter houses are places where our members study, learn key
leadership skills, develop friendships, socialize, and perhaps meet their future
wives. The chapter houses are also the campus homes where alumni return to
rekindle fond memories and friendships.
Unfortunately, over two-thirds of Triangle’s chapter houses are over forty
years old. These aging structures affect the safety of our members and the
ability of our chapters to be competitive in recruitment. The National
Organization’s desire is to provide the safest chapter houses for Triangle
Brothers and to provide structures that meet the technological demands of
today’s students.
Tragically, each year there are major fires at chapter houses across the
nation. Triangle has not been immune to these catastrophes, as our Missouri
Mines Chapter House burned to the ground in the late 1980s. While we have been
fortunate not to have any disasters since then, we cannot rely on luck alone to
prevent property damage, serious injuries, or, in the worst-case scenario,
deaths. At a recent fraternity fire, the first fire engine company arrived
on the scene immediately. Yet, after only 19 minutes of battling the blaze it
was determined that there was no hope of successful rescue. Five students died.
With proper precautions and safety measures this tragedy could have been
prevented.
Several major items contribute to fraternity fire tragedies:
- non-sprinkled buildings
- broken or missing fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
- electrical circuits overloaded with computer and entertainment equipment
- lack of appropriate fire walls, fire doors, lighted exit signs
- less than adequate means of escape from all rooms and floors
In helping to control fire tragedies, more attention should be paid to
detection and suppression systems, UL rated fire doors, and non-combustible
interior finishes. Given the ongoing deaths and injuries in chapter house fires,
Triangle’s insurance provider urges the Fraternity to strongly consider
installation of automatic sprinkler systems. These systems can effectively
protect both life and property.
The records of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show no
multiple death fires in chapter houses that were equipped with properly
functioning sprinkler systems. Additionally, sprinklers typically reduce the
average property damage loss by 55-60%.
| Leading Causes of Chapter House Fires |
| Misuse of Electricity, Over Fusing |
18.8% |
| Careless Smoking and Match Disposal |
17.9% |
| Incendiary or Suspicious (Arson) |
16.2% |
| Kitchen and Cooking Hazards |
12.4% |
| Defective Heating Devices or Chimneys |
11.0% |
| Miscellaneous or Undetermined |
10.8% |
| Spontaneous Ignition |
6.1% |
| Open Fireplaces and Sparks |
5.1% |
| Lightning |
.9% |
| Ignition from Adjacent Buildings |
.7% |
In addition to Triangle’s concerns for safety, we must also take into account
the ability of our chapter homes to meet the needs of today’s students. More and
more academic work is being done via computers and the Internet. Students are
bringing larger numbers of electronic equipment with them to school. Residence
halls and apartments are being remodeled, designed and developed to meet
students’ expectations. Triangle cannot afford to let its chapter houses slip
behind in this area. It would truly be disappointing to lose a prospective
brother because a Fraternity of Engineers, Architects and Scientists is behind
the times technologically.
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Part of the mission of the Triangle Education Foundation is to augment the academic efforts of Triangle’s undergraduate members. This is accomplished largely by providing scholarships and loans to individual members, and by providing grants to Triangle Fraternity for general scholastic and leadership training programs. Through the Technology Improvement Grant Program, the Foundation, contingent on available funds, can also help provide much needed computer and study room equipment in the chapter home.
What follows will outline the details of the Technology Improvement Grant Program. The Internal Revenue Service has very strict guidelines for projects of this type, we will do our best to serve the needs of the chapter and abide by IRS regulations. The Board of Directors places the highest possible importance on providing good stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care; part of that stewardship entails a duty to follow the law and the guidelines established by the IRS for projects of this type.
The information herein reflects the Foundation’s procedures at the moment; given that IRS guidelines can change frequently, projects are subject to IRS rules as they may be amended or interpreted.
What Are Grants For?
Through the Technology Improvement Grant Program, the Foundation can provide a grant to a chapter for computers and related study equipment and supplies. Unfortunately, the Foundation can only provide funds for equipment/materials/supplies contained in a “Designated Education Area” (DEA). Examples of those items are, but not limited to:
1. To furnish a computer lab to house various personal computers or the chapter's PC server connected to personal computers, printers, scanners and other related equipment located in other study areas. This can include, without limitation, necessary climate control, electrical service upgrades, high speed connections and disk storage area.
2. To provide high speed access, including internet to the entire chapter house via hard wire or wireless networking. This can include, without limitation, servers, hubs, switches, routers and wiring.
3. To equip a library space with bookcases and shelving for reference materials, course books and general literature.
4. To provide an educational file storage area to store old tests, notes, study aids, and other papers.
5. To provide furnishings and equipment including tables, chairs, bookcases, study carrels, lights, books, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, desks, file cabinets, white boards, carpeting and other finishes for a DEA.
Rooms that would qualify as a Designated Education Area might include a computer room, study room, library or study hall, assuming that these rooms are used for no other purpose. For example, a Designated Education Area cannot also serve as the dining room, be used for chapter meetings, or for chapter socials. A study room can not also be used for sleeping.
How Does A Chapter Apply?
The Foundation will review the grant application and supporting documentation. Approval of an application will be granted only if the Foundation determines that the proceeds of the grant will be used solely for educational purposes, and that the proceeds of the grant will be used to produce a broad public benefit to the college or university.
Additionally, the Foundation will consider the number and amount of grant applications, the thoroughness of the grant request, the relative need for education areas at the chapter house and educational institution, and the amount of funds available for grants.
Maximum grants available are between $3,000 and $5,000 and there are no guarantees that full funding will be received. The first round of funding will be made in November. Any funds left over will be disbursed on a first come – first served basis in the spring.
The Grant Agreement
After the grant application has been approved, the appropriate officer or director of the house corporation and the chapter president must execute a Grant Agreement with the Foundation. This agreement:
1. Places certain limitations on the use of the grant proceeds (specifically, that the grant proceeds may be used only for educational purposes.)
2. Requires the chapter purchase all equipment and submit receipts for reimbursement prior to June 1, 2009 – any unused grants at that point will be forfeited.
3. Requires the chapter to submit with its request for payment a detailed report of equipment purchased and pictures of equipment/facilities upgraded.
Key Dates
THE FOUNDAITON IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS. Please check back to see future announcements about the next round of grant funding.
Questions, Contact:
Scott E. Bova, CFRE, President
Triangle Education Foundation
120 S. Center Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
1-317-705-9803
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To Apply:
Download an application here.
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Download the Leadership Advantage Grant Application
As Triangle’s National Organization began to develop its leadership training initiatives, a challenge was made to the Brothers who were benefiting from the training we were providing. That challenge was for the members to take the knowledge, skills and abilities they had learned and apply them to their chapter and campus community. A group of Iowa State students accepted this challenge and created Leadership Advantage.
 Originally designed to help aid a struggling chapter with recruitment, Leadership Advantage has evolved into an intensive leadership seminar designed by students for students. The concept for the creation of Leadership Advantage was simple; because of the intense nature of engineering, architecture and scientific study, students pursuing these majors may miss out on opportunities for leadership and social development.
Leadership Advantage allows students to start developing their leadership skills and knowledge about collegiate opportunities before they are fully engaged in the rigors of college life. The program focuses on developing personal skills, teaching awareness of leadership opportunities, and introducing the university. Additionally, participants have opportunities to explore the campus, spend time with older students and professors in their fields, visit classrooms, and learn valuable tips about campus resources. All of this information, plus the experience of staying at the university for several days, greatly helps incoming students prepare for the adjustments they will make as they continue their education.
Individuals are selected to participate in Leadership Advantage through an application process. Information is sent out to all incoming students in the applicable majors. To be considered for the program, one must submit an application, essays, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
The Leadership Advantage Curriculum consists of:
- visits with professors and administrators,
- interactive leadership challenges,
- presentations by student groups, and
- a team-based design project.
In addition to the large group activities, participants are also grouped into small teams of 5 or 6. Each team is led by two upper class facilitators who help run the activities and serve as valuable information resources (and friends) for the new students. The participants usually stay at the chapter house or another facility arranged by the chapter.
 So far, Leadership Advantage has generated tremendous results at the chapters where it has been implemented. Iowa State transformed from a chapter below 20 members with barely a 2.0 GPA to a 45-man chapter earning over a 3.0. The Louisville Chapter has recruited 48 new pledges in the past two years, and just this year the Nebraska Chapter had a 31-man pledge class.
These achievements are only the beginning. As Leadership Advantage expands to more chapters, Triangle will continue to recruit the cream of the crop, our chapters will grow, and our members will demonstrate high standards.
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UIFI Scholarships
2009 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) program & Rosenberg UIFI Scholarship applications now available!
Each year the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) sponsors a five-day leadership institute for fraternity and sorority members. Since its inception in 1990, UIFI has challenged nearly 3,000 fraternity and sorority students representing almost 250 different universities and colleges, and 115 different Greek affiliations to make a difference in the Greek communities.
UIFI is a principle-centered approach to creating change within a Greek community. Lessons learned at UIFI will be beneficial for a lifetime.
UIFI helps participants identify the timeless principles through which they can define themselves individually and organizationally.
UIFI then helps participants recognize how they can act out these principles by honing important life skills in areas such as leadership, group dynamics, service, and organizational change and development.
UIFI also generates a momentum toward positive change in local Greek communities by creating a strong connection among all participants where people feel responsible to each other and to the greater good called "fraternity." Commitment helps UIFI graduates translate their enlightenment into action.
UIFI is an institute, not a conference. As an institute, it offers a unified curriculum to all participants. Each educational component builds on a previous segment and leads into the next. All sessions offer hands-on experiential activities and ample discussion time to address individual concerns. Major sessions are complemented by small group meetings (called chapters) held throughout the session. Chapter meetings are designed to assist each UIFI participant in developing his or her desired leadership skills and goals, gaining new ideas, and creating concrete action plans for his/her return to campus.
At UIFI you will:
- Experience team-building at its best with your fellow UIFI chapter members.
- Learn the value of a Greek environment that promotes academic achievement, ritual-based decision making, and a balanced college experience.
- Be challenged to explore your potential as a leader.
- Tap your power to motivate and encourage others.
- Experience the excitement of "Into the Streets," a hands-on service plunge in the local community.
- Identify what's important to you.
- Be able to recognize signs of group think that interfere with building community.
- Better understand the urgency for change and your responsibility to facilitate it.
- Exchange ideas with other participants and facilitators.
- Receive a resource kit designed to help you involve others in activities similar to those at UIFI.
- Leave encouraged, energized, and confident to face the challenges ahead of you.
- Identify resources which and professionals who will help you achieve your goals and objectives upon returning to campus.
- Translate Awareness Into Action
Living and Learning Together
The intimate living atmosphere, personal attention from quality facilitators, educational sessions which are interactive by design, and constant idea sharing among participants are just a few of the reasons why UIFI has been such a special experience for so many students.
Each session will offer 50 - 60 Greek leaders and 15 fraternity and sorority professionals from throughout the United States and Canada a live-in institute experience. A chapter house will become "home" for our time together. Large group programs are complemented by regular small group meetings in "chapters" of 10 - 12 students. From late night conversations to the one-on-one personal discussions, you're making new friends and supporters for life.
Sessions and chapter meetings are led by professionals committed to helping you achieve your desired outcomes. These professionals are staff and volunteers of fraternities and sororities and campus fraternity/sorority professionals. UIFI is interactive, fun, challenging, inspiring, encouraging, and beneficial.
Triangle Scholarships
To enable Triangle brothers to attend UIFI, Triangle Education Foundation is proud to sponsor 13 scholarships to the 2009 program. These scholarships pay for conference registration. Scholarship recipients are responsible for their travel to/from the UIFI site (Indianapolis or Los Angeles).
If you are interested in going to UIFI and want to attend on a scholarship paid for by the Triangle Education Foundation, you must complete this application and return it to the National Headquarters by April 6, 2009. Once all of the applications have been reviewed, all applicants will be notified as to whether they were awarded a scholarship or not. All remaining procedures and requirements will then be discussed with the final scholarship recipients.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Fraternity's
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Portions of this text provided by the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
| Previous UIFI attendees from Triangle include: |
Armour
Lanny Anaya
Brook Beardsley
Michael DeLeone
Troy Dupont
Carey Gorski
Kevin Hurley
Jim Moran
Ghanshyam Patel
E-Fann Saung
Paul Uhn
Chris Yim
Cincinnati
Adam Case
Sam Cooper
Jason Ellis
Adam Follrod
Brandon Grote
Eric Meyer
Jesse Riha
Matt Schmees
Dave Slack
Matt Wallbrown
Dave Wright
Darryl Young
Colorado State
Ryan Avery
Reid Hobler
Derek Lacock
Brian Lally
Michael Thompson
Jason Van Ort
Illinois
Robert Bierman
Thomas Korder
Patrick Lindley
Iowa State
Matt Baird
Brant Bristow
Josh Brown
Jesse Bulman
Bryce Campell
Jason Carroll
Ryan Clemens
Cory Dawkins
Nathan Dolezal
Pat Glennon
Nathan Grotelueschen
Timothy Herrick
Lance Juffer
Ben Kubczak
Dax Kuhfuss
Chris Moe
Colby Moorberg
Matt Ostanik
Olaf Peterson
Jdia Plum
Brian Rayski
Kyle Robertson
Jonathan Sevald
Brian Vanecek
Sysouk Vongphasouk
Chad Whitman
Kentucky
Eric Devins
Ryan Newman
Gregg Potts |
Kansas
Douglas Clark
Kansas State
Matthew Ownby
Louisville
Ahmed Awadallah
Rob Catlett
Matt Chanda
Jeremy Coyle
Josh Edlin
Chris Finger
Andy Goss
Jeremy Gray
Josh Hillman
Mark Jones
Richard Jones
Scott Lange
Michael Murphy
Josh Nickel
Ryan Peterson
Charles Pulley
Marc Smith
Ray Smith
Aaron Stonebrook
Alan Ward
Kevin Wild
Chris Wiles
Jason Zoeller
Marquette
Gabe Brackman
Jeremy Brackman
Julius Carter
Patrick Dolan
Brian Keller
Mike Meyer
Jason Moulden
Ryan Murphy
Benjamin Nave
Travis Nickels
Wesley Pedersen
Nick Sayotovich
Ronald Tiongco
Scott Town
Jason Wilcox
Michigan State
Brandon Davis
Jaben Kitson
Charnel Massoude
Alex Rucker
Michigan Tech
Dan Amerman
Nick Anton
Chad Girard
Eric Kirchner
Minnesota
David Fleischhacker
Dave Gavle
Jason Myers
Mark Snyder
Yuching Wong
Missouri Mines
Christopher McGauley
Patrick Smythe
Nebraska
Anthony Fehr
Joshua Henderson
Matthew Kappes
Frank Opal
Dillon Sadofsky
Jordan Sena
Michael Waid |
Northern Illinois
Jim Dorynek
Mike Hudec
Ohio State
Joseph Cerrato
Justin Vincent
Oklahoma
J. Mark Garner
Penn State
Pat Cozzi
Ben Jones
Josh Keir
Daniel Miller
Andy Moyer
Pittsburgh
Bruce Diges
Andrew Downs
Kevin Hehman
Daniel Mazzei
Michael Parrotta
Purdue
Dan Shultz
Brian Scott
RIT
Dan Wiltberger
Rose Tech
Stanislays Blaszczyk
Corey Blevins
Justin Jent
Mike Novotney
Jacob Phillips
Ian Steenhagen
South Dakota Mines
Seth Ritter
Texas A&M
Aaron Bryant
Tim Pease
Doug Wensrich
Toledo
Jeremy Avery
Scot Burbacher
Jeremy Forsythe
Bruce Hubble
Mike VanAlstine
Tri-State
Chris Denton
UCLA
Maziyar Amini
Dan Asheghian
Erik Olsen
Harsha Rao
UWM
Dan Guido
Tim Haagensen
Elliot Roman
Richard Spaeth
Wisconsin
Andrew Severance
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Dan Amerman
Andy Goss |
Brian Tenclinger
Paul Lawson
Scott Bova |
Merle Newlon
Adam Case |
If you attended UIFI and your name is missing from the above list, please
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