National Beta Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Beta Club
About the National Beta Scholarship
Description: National Beta Scholarship recipients are well-rounded students who excel academically and actively participate in their clubs. They are committed to school and community service and demonstrate leadership while advancing National Beta’s four pillars. The application process has two phases to identify deserving National Beta members.
- Applicants are expected to show academic achievement, club participation, service, and leadership.
- Scholarship selection takes place in two phases.
How to Apply
Application Timeline: The National Beta Scholarship application opens on November 2, 2026, at scholarship.betaclub.org. Members must enter their National Beta membership identification number and last name to access the application. Applicants who do not have this information should ask their National Beta Sponsor for assistance.
- Apply online beginning November 2, 2026.
- Have your membership identification number and last name ready.
Selection Process: Phase 1
Eligibility and Requirements: Eligible 12th-grade Senior Beta Members must complete the application with contact information, academic details, club activity, and a resume. Academic details include unweighted GPA, ACT or SAT scores with an uploaded copy for validation, and a high school transcript, which may be official or unofficial. Applicants must also provide information about National Beta participation and activities, as well as relevant experiences and accomplishments outside the club.
- Include National Beta events, leadership roles, awards, and service hours by project, including the role held.
- Include additional extracurricular activities, service hours outside National Beta, and other awards or honors on the resume.
- Upload the required transcript and ACT or SAT score documentation; all documents will be verified for authenticity.
- Applicants selected to receive at least $1,000 will be notified by email; winners will also be announced online and on National Beta’s social media platforms.
- Semifinalist decisions are final, and application feedback will not be provided.
Selection Process: Phase 2
Requirements and Award Value: The top 100 semifinalists from Phase 1 will be invited to provide additional information for consideration for one of the top 15 awards. Applicants must submit one Sponsor recommendation, one to three Candidate Evaluations, two student essays, and work history if applicable. The 15 awards are $25,000, $20,000, $15,000, $12,500, $10,000, and ten awards of $2,500; other finalists among the top 100 who are not selected for one of these awards will receive $1,500.
- The Sponsor recommendation should explain why the student deserves a National Beta Scholarship.
- Candidate Evaluations assess character, leadership, service activities, and academic achievement.
- Finalists not selected for a top 15 award receive $1,500.