National Beta Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by National Beta Club

The National Beta Scholarship Program is a financial aid initiative aimed at supporting our members in achieving their educational goals. Annually, we distribute over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 250 active Senior Beta Members in the 12th grade.

Procedure for Scholarship Application and Selection

Recipients of the National Beta Scholarship are well-rounded students who not only excel academically but also actively participate in club activities. They are dedicated to serving their school and community and consistently strive to enhance our four pillars through their leadership roles within the club. The selection process is a two-stage procedure aimed at identifying the most deserving National Beta members.

Application Procedure

• The application for the National Beta Scholarship will be accessible online at scholarship.betaclub.org starting November 1, 2024.
• Applicants will need to input their National Beta membership ID number and surname to access the application.
• Members who do not have this information can request it from their National Beta Sponsor or email our National Office with their full name, school name, and state.
• Applicants must upload their high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores directly into the application. All submitted documents will be checked for authenticity.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST, January 16, 2025.

Selection Process - Phase 1

Eligible Senior Beta Members in the 12th grade must complete the application, which includes:

• Contact Information
• Academic
  • Unweighted GPA
  • ACT or SAT scores with an uploaded copy for verification. Screenshots are acceptable.
  • High School Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Club Activity
  • Attendance at National Beta events
  • Leadership positions and awards received through National Beta
  • Completed service hours (by project) and role during each
• Resume
  • Additional extracurricular activities
  • Service hours (outside of National Beta)
  • Awards/honors (outside of National Beta)

All applicants chosen to receive a minimum of $1,000 will be informed via email. Winners will also be announced online and on National Beta’s social media channels. The selection of semifinalists is final and not open to appeal. No feedback on applications will be provided.

Selection Process - Phase 2

The top 100 semifinalists from Phase 1 will be invited to provide additional information for the chance to win one of our top 10 awards ($20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and five $2,500). This phase requires the applicant to provide the following:

• 1 Sponsor Recommendation
  • Why is this student deserving of a National Beta Scholarship?
• 1-3 Candidate Evaluations
  • Evaluates character and leadership, as well as service activities and academic performance
• 2 Student Essays
• Work History (if applicable)

Schedule / Key Dates

• Applications Open  November 1, 2024
• Applications Close  January 16, 2025
• Semifinalists Announced  February 13, 2025
• Semifinalist Materials Due  March 16, 2025
• Winners Announced  May 1, 2025