GIBF Scholarships

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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Excellence Scholarship

The “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Student Excellence Scholarship” was established in 2017 in partnership with the Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation to increase representation of African descent individuals in professional careers in the health sciences.  Excellus BCBS and Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation aim to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending college to a deserving graduating high school senior who:

• Has demonstrated superior academic achievement [at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA];
• Has volunteered regularly and made significant contributions while in high school in various community activities that support the pursuit of excellence;
• Has been admitted to an accredited college or university;
• Will be pursuing academics and a future in the health sciences;
• Is a United States citizen or legal resident;
• Attended high school in one of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne.

Candidate selection will be conducted by Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation based upon all listed criteria and then recommended to Excellus BCBS for final approval.

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MCC Dr. Freddie Thomas Scholarship

The “MCC Dr. Freddie Thomas Student Scholarship” was established in 2017 in partnership with the Monroe Community College Foundation to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending MCC to a student of African descent with outstanding academic, athletic or artistic achievement.

• The student must have a financial need and be planning to attend MCC or already attending the school.

Candidate selection will be conducted by Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation and recommended to MCC Foundation for final approval.

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MCC Dr. Alice H. Young Scholarship

The “MCC Dr. Alice H. Young Student Scholarship” was established in 2017 in partnership with the Monroe Community College Foundation to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending MCC to a student of African descent with outstanding academic, athletic or artistic achievement.

• The student must have a financial need and be planning to attend MCC or already attending the school.

Candidate selection will be conducted by Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation and recommended to MCC Foundation for final approval.

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Lloyd Bean STEM Scholarship

The “Lloyd Bean Student STEM Scholarship” was established in 2019 in partnership with Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Iota Boulé to increase minority representation in professional careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  The Fraternity and Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation aim to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending college to a deserving graduating high school senior who:

• Has demonstrated superior academic achievement [at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA];
• Has volunteered regularly, demonstrated good moral standards, and made significant contributions while in high school in various community activities that support the pursuit of excellence;
• Has been admitted to an accredited college or university;
• Will be pursuing academics and a future in a STEM area;
• Is a United States citizen or legal resident;
• Attended high school in one of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne.

Candidate selection will be conducted by the Advancement of Education Committee based upon all listed criteria and then recommended to the GIB Foundation Board of Trustees for final approval. Student selection must maintain gender diversity ratio (cumulative recipient demographic ratio for both female and male never below 33%).

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Rita Vie Augustine Social Services Scholarship

The “Rita Vie Social Services Scholarship” was established in 2019 in partnership with Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Iota Boulé to increase representation of African descent individuals in professional careers in Social Services.  The Fraternity and Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation aim to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending college to a deserving graduating high school senior who:

• Has demonstrated superior academic achievement [at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA];
• Has volunteered regularly, demonstrated good moral standards, and made significant contributions while in high school in various community activities that support the pursuit of excellence;
• Has been admitted to an accredited college or university;
• Will be pursuing academics and a future in a Social Services area;
• Is a United States citizen or legal resident;
• Attended high school in one of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne.

Candidate selection will be conducted by the Advancement of Education Committee based upon all listed criteria and then recommended to the GIB Foundation Board of Trustees for final approval.

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Dr. Sibert Douglas Excellence Scholarship

The “Dr. Sibert Douglas Student Excellence Scholarship” was established in 2020 in partnership with Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Iota Boulé to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending a college or university to a student with outstanding achievements in Education, Community Service, Sports, or Arts & Culture.  The Fraternity and Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation aim to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending college to a deserving graduating high school senior or existing college or university undergraduate student who:

• Has demonstrated superior academic achievement;
• Has volunteered regularly, demonstrated good moral standards, and made significant contributions in various community activities that support the pursuit of excellence;
• Currently attending or has been admitted to an accredited college or university;
• Is a United States citizen or legal resident;
• Attended high school in one of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne.

Candidate selection will be conducted by the Advancement of Education Committee based upon all listed criteria and then recommended to the GIB Foundation Board of Trustees for final approval.