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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
2026 Command Sergeant Major
(CSM) Karl Roberts Sr. Scholarship Application

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants must be a male, senior high school student who will be graduating from an Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Stafford, Spotsylvania, or Prince William County, VA high school and has been accepted to a 4-year college or university for the 2026/2027 school year.


All applicants must be US citizens


Scholarship application and all accompanying documents must be submitted no-later-than April 19, 2026 to be eligible for consideration



  1. Applicant Information:

  1. College institutions you have been accepeted to for the 2026-2027 school year and intended program of study:

  1. Extracurricular Activities: Please list all extracurricular activities you participated in during high school and provide a brief overview of activity.

  1. Community Service: Please list all community service activities/projects you have been actively involved in during the past three years. Please specify dates and organizations associated with each activity.

  1. Awards and Recognition: Please list all awards received over the past five years, listing the name of the organization(s) giving the award

  1. The following documents must be attached to your application upon submission for consideration:

High School Transcript: Applicants must provide a sealed copy of their high school transcript bearing the seal of the Registrar’s office issuing the transcript.

College Acceptance Letter: Applicants must attach a copy of their acceptance/enrollment letter from the college, or program they plan to attend.

Documentation of Financial Need: Applicants must provide documentation of any/all financial assistance including FAFSA awards (grants and/or loans), awarded scholarships from other organizations (faith based,community, or service groups).

Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal from their high school. The name, contact telephone number, and title of the person completing the letter must be included.

Typed essay. Choose only one of the topics below:


a) Leadership is defined not only by titles, buy by actions and influence. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership in your school, family, or community. How will your college education help you grow as a leader and position you to uplift and serve others?


b) What legacy do you hope to create through your education and future career? Describe how your goals reflect a commitment to service, excellence, and positive change.


c) Describe a significant challenge you have faced and how it has shaped the person you are today. How will this experience influence your success in college and your ability to make a positive impact on others?

  1. Applicant Signature: (electronic)

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571.762.2079

Beta Alpha Omega Alumni

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.

PO Box 706, Lorton VA 22079

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