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What does Beta Sigma Phi do?

Walter W. Ross founded Beta Sigma Phi in 1931 to “unite congenially in fellowship and friendship women interested in promoting their cultural development and fostering association with each other in pursuit of the liberal arts.” Members of Beta Sigma Phi span all ages and educational backgrounds.
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What are the benefits of Beta Sigma Phi Angel members?

Some benefits of being a member, besides making life long friends, include: Scholarships for members, their children or grandchildren; grants for natural disasters; interest free medical loans; discounts on Beta Sigma Phi cruises; Bed & Breakfast program; State and provincial conventions, and much more.
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Is Beta Sigma Phi still active?

Founded in Abilene, Kansas, in 1931 by Walter W. Ross "for the social, cultural, and civic enrichment of its members", the organization is now present throughout the United States and Canada, and in 30 other countries.
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What GPA do you need to join Phi Beta Sigma?

The following is the minimum criteria for men seeking membership in Phi Beta Sigma: Natural born male. Enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. At the time of his application must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Why join Phi Beta Sigma?

As a Brotherhood of Conscious Men who are Actively Serving Our Communities, we empower generations of men to BELIEVE in advocacy, community service, and engagement. Among our assembly of men with shared values, you can be yourself while being part of something bigger!
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What is unique about Phi Beta Sigma?

First Fraternity to have Presidents of other countries in its membership (Hon. Bros. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. Nnamdia Azikiwe, William Tolbert, and William Tubman) No other Fraternity Except WYF can even claim a nation's President in its membership.
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Can you join Phi Beta Sigma without a degree?

Collegiate membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is limited to college men who are actively working toward obtaining a baccalaureate degree at a recognized college or university.
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Is Phi Beta Sigma prestigious?

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is one of the most prestigious fraternities in our country and was founded in 1914 at Howard University. Their motto is "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity."
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Is it worth it to be in Phi Sigma Pi?

You will have opportunities to go to new places and see new things. You will have the chance to learn things from other serious students. You will have access to scholarships and awards to advance your education. Phi Sigma Pi will give you a lifelong network of caring people to help and support you.
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What is the sister sorority of Phi Beta Sigma?

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is the sister organization of the Fraternity. Nationally Founded: January 9, 1914 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
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How to join Beta Sigma Phi sorority?

Listed below are the active chapters belonging to Beta Sigma Phi. Since chapter membership is by invitation only you will have to contact your division chairman at the International office (816-444-6800) to request contact for chapters in your area if you are an existing member. to complete a prospective member form.
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What are the levels of Beta Sigma Phi?

The degrees of Beta Sigma are the Ritual of Jewels Degree, the Preceptor Degree, the Exemplar Degree, the Laureate Degree, the Master Degree and now the Torchbearer Degree.
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What is Phi Beta Sigma nickname?

Colors: Royal Blue and White. Nickname: Sigma. Call: “Blue Phi!” Council: NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council)
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What is the religion of Phi Sigma Sigma?

Phi Sigma Sigma was founded in 1913 at Hunter College in New York City when ten friends found that due to religious prejudices they would not be able to join the same sorority. They began the first non-sectarian sorority with ritual not based on scripture.
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Does Phi Beta Sigma have honorary members?

Honorary Membership has been a part of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity since the first four faculty members were invited to join at Howard University in 1914.
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How much does it cost to join Sigma Pi Phi?

Initiation Fee ($325 One Time): The $325 initiation fee is a lifetime membership and includes a membership ID card, a member certificate, a member active badge, and full active benefits all throughout North America. Chapter Expenses: Sigma Pi requires annual dues from each chapter.
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What is the controversy with Phi Sigma Sigma?

Former Phi Sigma Sigma president embroiled in controversy disaffiliates from sorority. Phi Sigma Sigma President Alison Janega will step down from her position after a Snapchat post with a racist caption appeared to have been posted from her account.
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What is the minimum GPA for Phi Sigma Sigma?

Each member of Phi Sigma Sigma is expected to maintain at least a 2.5 or equivalent GPA to be in good standing with the fraternity. Your chapter's minimum GPA may be higher.
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What is the hardest honor society to get into?

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is one of the best honor societies, and is also the most selective honor society for all academic disciplines, accepting only members in the top 7.5% of their second semester. For graduate students, they accept only the top 10 percent of students.
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What is the largest black fraternity?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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What fraternity has the best reputation?

The Most Prestigious Fraternities in America
  • Best Leadership Program: Pi Kappa Alpha. Courtesy. ...
  • Most Undergraduate Chapters: Tau Kappa Epsilon. Courtesy. ...
  • Biggest: Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Courtesy. ...
  • Best Vision for the Future: Sigma Phi Epsilon. Courtesy. ...
  • Oldest: The Kappa Alpha Society. ...
  • Most Philanthropic: Sigma Chi.
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What celebrities are Phi Beta Sigma?

  • Jerry Rice. Original Chapter: Delta Phi (Mississippi Valley State Univ.)
  • Al Roker. Honorary.
  • Terrence Howard. Honorary.
  • Blair Underwood. Honorary.
  • Harry Belafonte. Honorary.
  • Rep. John Lewis. Lambda Sigma. (Atlanta)
  • Emmitt Smith. Zeta Kappa. (University of Florida)
  • Richard Sherman. Source:Getty. Beta Tau. (Stanford Uni.)
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What type of fraternity is Phi Beta Sigma?

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

(ΦΒΣ) is a historically African American fraternity. It was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students with nine other Howard students as charter members.
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Can girls join Phi Sigma Pi?

Phi Sigma Pi shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, National origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability status in admission to, access to, treatment of or employment in Phi Sigma Pi's programs and activities.
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