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phi chapter legacy scholarship fund

"If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased."  Maya Angelou

Phi Chapter Hermanos’ service, professional, and academic accomplishments are only possible due to the sacrifice and support from important individuals in our lives.  An Hermano’s success is the legacy that these individuals leave long after they may no longer be with us.  Phi Chapter’s Legacy Scholarships strive to provide financial support to the next generation of students.  Since the Phi Chapter Legacy Scholarship Fund was established in 2022, we have awarded $10,100 in scholarships to 21 first-generation college students.

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP HONOREES

MARIA M. SEMPERTEGUI

In the Fall of 2022, H. Juan M. Sempertegui (Fall 1995, #3) established book scholarships in honor of his late mother, Maria M. Sempertegui. H. Steven Ventura (Fall 1996, #3) donated an additional book scholarship in honor of Mrs. Sempertegui as well.

OUR PARTNER

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Phi Chapter has partnered with La Unidad Latina Service and Education Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3), to raise funds for scholarships.  All contributions are tax deductible.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Applicants for the $500 Phi Chapter Legacy Book Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

  • First-generation college student.

  • Involvement and commitment to Latino/a/x community.

  • Enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, Montgomery Community College, Prince George’s Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, or George Mason University for the Fall 2025 semester.

  • Current recipient of school-based financial aid. 

  • Submission of a 500-word statement explaining financial need​​.

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​The 2025 book scholarship application deadline has passed.  2026 application will be posted on July 1, 2026.​

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Special thanks to the following donors and their families for their contributions to the 2025 scholarship Fund: 

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H. Steven Ventura (Fall 1996) | H. Edwin Ramirez (Spring 2020) & Family |  H. Roger Hernandez (Fall 1996)  |  

H. Juan M. Sempertegui (Fall 1995) & Family |  H. Jorge Campos (Alpha Delta Chapter, George Mason University, Spring 1999)  |  

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With additional contributions, more scholarships can be awarded.  Please consider donating.

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For questions, please email Juan.M.Sempertegui@gmail.com.

©2025 La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. - Phi Chapter

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