Sigma Nu - Purdue University

Scholarship Program Goals Purdue is more academically rigorous than ever before while priding itself on the value of a quality education. Growing college debt is a national trend. Since 2004, the average amount of student debt at graduation has grown 56%—more than double the rate of inflation. Under the leadership of President Mitch Daniels, Purdue has made value a priority and has worked tirelessly to emphasize cost savings for students. Because our fraternity is an extracurricular organization that needs dues to fund its activities, we are hit hard by the tuition costs students bear today. It is heartbreaking to see good men decline bids or deactivate due to financial reasons. Our brothers operate on a sound budget and stretch every penny; we must assist them in this experience that can transform their lives in similar ways we've experienced. To be a viable fraternity in today's environment, we must recruit academically talented men who will live the values of Love, Truth and Honor. Just like an attractive, competitive facility, we need to continually set ourselves apart in attracting strong men to carry forth our legacy. "A cornerstone to Butler's Sigma Nu chapter success has been the scholarship program. It has helped Butler attract and retain high-caliber men. Butler has achieved Rock Chapter status 14 straight years and prides itself on being viewed on campus as the gentlemen of Sigma Nu. Butler has had well-rounded success in academics, philanthropic service, campus leadership, and social engagement. e scholarship program has helped set the tone for all these accomplishments." – Adam Novotney, Epsilon Mu (Butler) Student Debt at Purdue Resident: $22,882 Nonresident: $41,844 total estimated cost of attendance (2019-20) 44% Purdue students graduated in debt (2017) $116 Million Total Debt of graduates (2017) 237% increase in tuition for in-state, public universities compared to 1997 Recruiting the Best through Scholarship • Annual Awards: $20,000 • Current Member Excellence Scholarships: Rewards Beta Zeta brothers who achieve excellence in academics, leadership, and in exemplification of Sigma Nu values. - Seven $1,000 application-based awards - One $3,000 application-based award • Potential New Member Awards: Attracts high-achieving men who value a fraternity that encourages academics - Eight $400 awards for men who achieve a GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 during their first two semesters - Ten $600 awards for men who achieve a GPA above 3.5 during first two academic semesters 7 Photos are samples provided by CSL Management and Krittenbrink Architecture to illustrate possible renovations.

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