EducationAdvancing excellence in education.
Rooted in the belief that educational achievement and community well-being are deeply interconnected, our initiatives extend beyond individual academic pursuits to create meaningful impact at the societal level.
A pillar unique among our peers.
Phi Beta Sigma's intentional focus on education was firmly established in 1936 — a decision that codified education as a central pillar of the organization.
The Education Program stands as a testament to the Fraternity's enduring commitment to advancing excellence in education and strengthening communities. Rooted in the belief that educational achievement and community well-being are deeply interconnected, our initiatives extend beyond individual academic pursuits to create meaningful impact at the societal level.
Phi Beta Sigma's intentional focus on education was firmly established in 1936 with the election of Hon. Bro. Fred G. Minnis Esq., the Fraternity's first elected Director of Education. This historic decision, unique among our fraternal counterparts, codified education as a central pillar of the organization and set in motion a tradition of leadership that continues to shape the Fraternity's service to students, families, and communities.
Investing in the whole student.
From scholarships to STEM, literacy to oratorical competition, these initiatives span every stage of a student's journey.
Scholarship
Awarding scholarships to deserving students to support their pursuit of higher education.
Adopt-A-School
Partnering chapters with local schools to provide mentoring, resources, and sustained academic support.
Literacy
Promoting reading proficiency and a love of learning from early childhood through adulthood.
The S.T.E.M. Program
Engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning and exposure.
Testing
Providing test-preparation resources and strategies to help students succeed on standardized assessments.
Global Education
Broadening perspectives through international awareness, cultural exchange, and global citizenship programming.
Advocacy for Education and Public Health
Championing policies and initiatives that strengthen both educational access and community health outcomes.
Debate and Oratorical Competition
Developing critical thinking, public speaking, and persuasive communication skills in young scholars.
Arts
Supporting creative expression and arts education as a vital component of whole-student development.
GLR Education State Champions
Brothers leading Education programming throughout the Great Lakes Region.
Illinois
Bro. Charles Asiyanbi
Michigan
Vacant
Indiana
Bro. Lou Chism
Ohio
Bro. Tommy McGuffey, Jr.
Iowa
Vacant
Minnesota
Vacant
Kentucky
Vacant
Wisconsin
Bro. Daryl D. Burns, Sr.
Stronger together in education.
National organizations and institutions aligned with our mission to advance educational access, equity, and excellence.
Building pathways that endure.
Long-standing alliances that continue to open doors for students, interns, and recent graduates across the region and beyond.
Through these partnerships, the Great Lakes Region connects students to internships, federal career pathways, literacy campaigns, and university opportunities — ensuring that the Fraternity's legacy of educational leadership continues to grow.