John W. Graham Scholarship Application Form
John W. Graham is considered to be among the most influential leaders Sigma Chi has ever known. As Sigma Chi's 46th Grand Consul, the 1st from Canada, John guided the Fraternity through some of its most tumultuous and controversial years. The strength of John's leadership was best illustrated during his address before the 1973 Grand Chapter where he stated:
For many years the endeavors of some at the General Fraternity level had seemingly been directed towards the destruction of our Order and the endless maneuvering to obtain position, so that the ideas of the past could remain paramount. And if there be but one thing that I hope has been achieved in this past biennium, it is a true and sincere and widespread return to fraternity and the concept that in Sigma Chi the office seeks the man, and our sole motivation is for the good of the Order.
In his honour, the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation awards the John W. Graham Scholarship to Brothers who have shown excellence in their academic, Sigma Chi, and extracurricular careers. Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $2,500 to further their education. Candidates will be assessed based on their all around excellence, including:
- Academic standing;
- Activity within the Fraternity; and,
- Involvement in the community, both within and outside the University.
All members of a Canadian active Chapter are eligible provided they will be enrolled in a full-time program during the academic year, either as an undergraduate or a graduate student. Your application will only be considered if it contains all of the following:
- Completed application form;
- Current transcript from your university (an unofficial printout from your university's online system is acceptable); and,
- Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be written by a Sigma Chi alumnus. The other should be from a professor or member of the community.
You will be notified in writing in late June regarding the outcome of your application. If you have any questions regarding this application, contact John Akitt at john at tmginvestigators dot com