The David Harrop Memorial Scholarship
Provided by the Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi Educational Foundation
David John Harrop was born in Houston, Texas, on June 25, 1969, and passed away in Ft. Worth, Texas, on December 21, 2000. David was a swimmer, a runner, but most of all a musician and songwriter, so the Harrop house was always filled with music. David attended Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, and then went to Ft. Worth, where he became a partner in a home-repair business. He was the owner of that business when he passed away. David was a generous spirit, a devoted son, a brother, and a friend who is missed by everyone who knew him.
A scholarship of $2,000 for educational purposes will be awarded by the Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi Educational Foundation annually to the junior brother who best demonstrates academic excellence and service to Sigma Pi and the greater Cornell and Ithaca communities.
The Board has established the following weighting criteria:
- Academic excellence, driven by GPA: 40%
- Sigma Pi leadership and participation: 35%
- Community participation: 25%
To apply for the scholarship brothers must have lived in the fraternity house their junior year and are required to submit the following:
- A description of their extra-curricular activities, including positions held in Sigma Pi
- An essay (no more than 500 words) describing how they meet the above criteria and what their membership in Mu Chapter has meant to them.
Applicants must then submit a copy of their academic transcript that includes the fall and spring of their junior year to the Educational Foundation by May 30, 2025. The recipient of the scholarship will be determined by the Educational Foundation board, and the winner will be announced and receive the award by the start of the 2025–2026 academic year.
To apply for the scholarship click here.
David Harrop Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2024 – TJ Hamilton
2023 – Robert De Jesus
2021 – Barron Brown
2020 – Chris Cavanaugh
2019 – Joseph Brogan
2018 – Sam Barnum
2017 – Jake Howell
2016 – Andrew Walsh
2015 – Nicholas Ornitz
The Class of 1980 Adolphus C. Hailstork Prize for Brother of the Year Award
Every pledge class includes a member whose selfless contributions to the fraternity demand exceptional recognition. The Class of 1980 Aldophus C. Hailstork Prize is designed to honor a brother who has demonstrated his unwavering commitment and unparalleled leadership throughout his time as an active member of the fraternity. The Prize is awarded at the end of each spring semester. Read more.
James H Keene, III Award
The James H. Keene III Sage Endowment Fund initiative was formally established at the January 2012 New York City dinner, held in Jim Keene’s honor. The purpose of the fund is to raise a permanent endowment to subsidize the living expenses for senior Sages while they reside in the chapter house. The award is meant to encourage senior chapter members to seek the office. To qualify, the recipient must be elected to serve as the Mu Chapter’s Sage and live in the chapter house during his senior year. Read more.
Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Greek Affordability Program
The purpose of the Mu Chapter Educational Foundation Greek Affordability program is to limit financial barriers faced by new members and existing brothers. This fund is intended to broaden the chapter’s pool of recruits whose values align with the organization but are facing barriers due to finances, lack of connection with the Greek system, financial instability or recent economic uncertainty.
Who can apply?
- New members rushing in the Fall and Spring who have a financial barrier that prevents them from joining the fraternity.
- Existing brothers who fulfill the requirements listed below.
Requirements for Applicants:
- Full-time student in good standing with Cornell University.
- Must be receiving financial aid or demonstrate financial need.
- Must submit a brief essay explaining financial situation and summarizing ways in which the you intend to make positive contributions to the Mu Chapter Brotherhood beyond mere membership, such as, for example, serving in a leadership capacity within the Fraternity, a designated Cornell student organization or an organization serving the Ithaca community, and/or completing volunteer service hours/projects that are aligned with the values of the Fraternity.
- Award will be credited to the recipient’s House bill
Applications are opened in the fall and spring and all Brothers will receive an email announcing the application is open with deadlines for submitting their completed application.