The Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc./Charles M. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist students who identify as Black or African American and plan to continue their education in college.
The Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc./Charles M. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Charles M. Reynolds Jr. was an esteemed and faithful member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and a very successful businessman, bank president and first African American federal bank examiner assigned to the southern states. His memory continues to be an inspiration to others who knew him and those who benefited from his council and philanthropy.
A Morehouse College graduate and former board member, Mr. Reynolds was a strong advocate for higher education and sought out every way to encourage young students to take advantage of the educational opportunities presented to them. Despite his unassuming demeanor, Mr. Reynolds habit of encouraging students to pursue excellence, brought him a wealth of accolades and honors.
Mr. Reynolds left a legacy that honors his credo. Respect, Integrity, Competency and Excellence. “RICE”, as he called it. “RICE is difficult in the short run… but if you keep it in the forefront of your life as your guiding light, and if you use it when times get rough, in the long run, you will come out on top.”
In Mr. Reynolds honor Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Eligibility
Applicants to The Epsilon Nu Boule’ Foundation, Inc./Charles M. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarship must:
- Self-identify as Black or African American
- Be a high school senior or graduate of a public, private or parochial high school in Lee County or Collier County, Florida
- Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award up to $5,000. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.
One student with top merit and need is eligible to receive a renewable award of unspecified amount. This award will be renewed up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Eligibility based on satisfactory academic performance (maintaining a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale) and full-time study in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
Awards are for undergraduate study only. Awards are for qualified education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books, and required supplies) only.
Notification
All applicants will be notified in April.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address as safe senders in your email contact list.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc. Payment is made in August.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
- An online recommendation
Financial need will be considered. Students will be asked to self-identify as to whether they have financial need.
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc. play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
- Student name
- School name
- Grades
- Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.
One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than March 12, 2026 3:00 PM Central Time.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
