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.
Applicants to The Epsilon Nu Boule’ Foundation, Inc./Charles M. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarship must:
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.
All applicants will be notified in April.
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Epsilon Nu Boulé Foundation, Inc. Payment is made in August.
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.
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
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, 2025 3:00 pm Central Time.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
