Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

January 1, 2027

268 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Victor Simon Memorial Scholarship

Funder: The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi

Geographic Scope: North America (Theta Chi members)

Focus Areas: Engineering scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students

Eligibility:

  • Theta Chi fraternity brothers

  • Pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate engineering degrees

  • Demonstrate outstanding academic performance

  • Demonstrate service to the Fraternity, school, and community

  • Show leadership activities

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Have clear personal and career goals and objectives
  • About the Scholarship:
    Named in memory of Victor H. Simon (Beta Lambda/Akron 1935), an engineering major who founded Pioneer Service Engineering Consultants in Chicago, specializing in power generation. His firm was later sold to the Fluor Corporation. During his career, Brother Simon became an industry leader in power generation consulting. He designated a portion of his estate as a planned gift to create this endowed scholarship fund for engineering majors within Theta Chi.

    Selection: Recipients are selected by a committee of the Foundation Chapter.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 317-848-1856

  • Email: scholarships@thetachi.org

  • Mailing Address: Theta Chi, P.O. Box 503, Carmel, IN 46082
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timing:

  • Applications for 2026/2027 are now closed

  • Application for 2027/2028 academic scholarships will be available on January 1, 2027
  • How to Apply:

  • Submit application through the online portal (available January 1st for the following academic year)

  • Contact the Foundation Chapter for additional application details at 317-848-1856 or scholarships@thetachi.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationstem-education

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