We are proud to open the application for our 2026 College Scholarship, an annual award designed to encourage intellectual curiosity, creativity, and above all, academic excellence. Rooted in the rich legacy of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, founded in 1911 at Howard University, our chapter remains committed to uplifting young scholars who demonstrate promise and perseverance. Each year, a college bound student who shows exceptional academic potential is selected to receive a scholarship to help offset the cost of tuition.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  2. Reside in the Greater Columbus, Ohio area
  3. Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA
  4. Demonstrate maturity and the ability to successfully manage college life
  5. Be accepted to an accredited four year or two year college

Essay Prompt
Applicants must submit an original essay addressing the following topic:

Describe a time when you faced and overcame adversity in your life, and explain how that experience will help you succeed in college.

Application Requirements

  1. Essay must be original and not previously published
  2. Essay must be single spaced and between 500 and 600 words
  3. Essay must be the sole work of the applicant
  4. AI assistance is permitted but must not exceed 30 percent of the total essay content

Essays will be evaluated on:

  1. Development of topic, progression, and readability
  2. Thoughtful engagement with the prompt
  3. Logical flow and sustained reader interest
  4. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Completed applications must be submitted through the online form no later than Friday, February 13, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

Awards will be announced by February 22, 2026. All decisions are final. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the chapter. Scholarship funds will not be released until the awardee submits an acceptance letter and proof of registration.

All required documentation from scholarship recipients must be submitted by Friday, October 2, 2026. Failure to meet this deadline may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

Scholarships will be presented in person on Sunday, March 8, 2026, during our annual Benjamin Parker “Pops” Wilson Omega Talent Hunt and Scholarship Recognition Program. Additional details will be provided in an official invitation. Attendance is required.


Eta Nu Nu has committed over $732,625 in scholarships to deserving students 

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2026 College Scholarship