2026 Bridge Builder Scholarship Application
Omega Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. works in conjunction with the Bridge Builder Foundation to identify and award eligible scholarship applicants. The organizations provide annual scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors. Scholarships are not restricted to particular majors of study and is open to all graduating high school students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Foundation scholarships are merit-based, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
Description and Requirements
1. Awards ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded to graduating high school seniors selected by the scholarship committee. Applicants must be attending high school in Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Lake counties.
2. The announcement of scholarship winners may be made at your local high school awards
ceremony or a private reception (TBD). Please verify with your college/career representative to verify date and time for your awards night.
3. Each applicant must provide the following before being considered:
(a) Completed the scholarship application
(b) Copy of official high school transcript
(c) Two letters of recommendation from school, church, or community representative.
(d) Documentation of active involvement in community service and/or extracurricular
activities, such as social clubs, civic groups, sports, or vocational activities not necessarily directly related to school functions.
(e) Submit a video essay on: “As the world continues to evolve, what skills do you believe will be essential for success in the future? How do you plan to develop these skills?"
(f) Applicants should submit one 3-5 minute YouTube video which includes a 1-2 minute video bio, and 2-3 minute video essay.
(g) Upload a senior picture with the application.
(h) Inquiries should be directed to bridgebuildersscholarships@gmail.com.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 (11:59 PM).
***SPECIAL NOTICE***
Foundation scholarships are merit-based and scholarship recipients will be selected at the sole discretion of the Bridge Builder Foundation scholarship committee.