National Beta Scholarships

The National Beta Scholarship Program was designed to help our members realize their full potential by providing financial assistance toward their continued education. Each year, we award over $300,000 in scholarships to over 250 active 12th-grade Senior Beta Members.

Scholarship Application and Selection Process

National Beta Scholarship Recipients are well-rounded students who, while excelling academically, also are wholeheartedly engaged in active club participation. They are committed to school and community service and are continuously improving upon our four pillars by demonstrating leadership within their club.  The application process consists of two phases designed to select the most deserving National Beta members.

How To Apply

• The National Beta Scholarship application will open on November 1, 2024. It will be available online at scholarship.betaclub.org.
• Members applying will need to enter their National Beta membership identification number and last name to gain access to the application. 
• Members who don’t have this information can ask their National Beta Sponsor or email our National Office with their full name, school name, and state.
• Members are required to upload their high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores directly into the application. All documentation will be verified for authenticity.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST, January 16, 2025.

Selection Process Phase 1

Eligible 12th-grade Senior Beta Members will need to complete the application including:

• Contact Information
• Academic
  • Unweighted GPA
  • ACT or SAT scores along with an uploaded copy for validation. This may be a screenshot.
  • High School Transcript (may be official or unofficial)
• Club Activity
  • National Beta events attended
  • Leadership roles and awards earned through National Beta
  • Service hours completed (by project) and role held during each
• Resume
  • Additional extracurriculars
  • Service hours (outside of National Beta)
  • Awards/honors (outside of National Beta)

All applicants selected to receive at least $1,000 will be notified via email. Winners will also be posted online and on National Beta’s social media platforms. Decisions regarding the selection of semifinalists are final and not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.

Selection Process Phase 2

The top 100 semifinalists from Phase 1 will be asked to provide additional information as they move forward for the potential to receive one of our top 10 awards ($20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and five $2,500). This phase requires the applicant to provide the following:

• 1 Sponsor Recommendation
  • Why is this student deserving of a National Beta Scholarship?
• 1-3 Candidate Evaluations
  • Assesses character and leadership, as well as service activities and academic prowess
• 2 Student Essays
• Work History (if applicable)

Timeline / Important Dates

• Applications Open  November 1, 2024
• Applications Close  January 16, 2025
• Semifinalists Announced  February 13, 2025
• Semifinalist Materials Due  March 16, 2025
• Winners Announced  May 1, 2025