The Joe Matos Scholarship has been endowed by Joe Matos, Alpha ‘84 for the benefit of Phi Iota Alpha brothers who are currently pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related degree. Joe currently serves as Regional Director, Latin America for Siemens Energy where he has worked for the past 30 years. Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1987 and an Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology in 1996.
Joe, is one of the key Brothers who gathered the group of Latino males who ultimately became our re-founders during the Spring 1984 semester at RPI. It was through his forward thinking, that our Brotherhood was re-established paving the way for our fraternity’s growth. Joe was the first full president of the refunding effort during his sophomore year. His efforts also brought about the birth of the Latin Gems which was a support group for Latina females that also began at RPI and grew to other campuses in the 1980s. Joe’s work has also become part of Latino Greek history as these initiatives were key in the Latino Greek movement and significant growth during the 1980s and 1990s.
Description: This scholarship is for FIA brothers who are studying in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related field and are enrolled in their first undergraduate or graduate degree program in a STEM field.
Number of Scholarships: One scholarship will be awarded annually during the Spring.
Award: $500 to covers tuition, books, fees, or other education costs.
Eligibility:
- Active Phi Iota Alpha member of a Chapter or Satellite
- Active Phi Iota Alpha alumnus who currently enrolled in a STEM field graduate degree program
- Be at least a second-semester freshman
- Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher
Application Requirements:
- Personal statement
- Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
- Essay answering the following question: Please describe how you advanced the fraternity’s mission through the leadership positions you’ve listed in your application. Provide examples and how they are directly related to our mission.
- Documentation of current or past leadership involvement within the chapter and campus registered student organizations that promotes the fraternity’s mission.
Deadline Information: Submission deadline is April 30, 2024. Recipient announced by May 31, 2024