2025 Essay Contest

Announcement:

OMEGA International High School Essay Contest

Greetings from the Delta Iota Iota Chapter, an unincorporated association of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 

We are excited to invite high school seniors to participate in the Omega Psi Phi International High School Essay Contest. Here are the details:

• Eligibility: Open to all college-bound high school seniors who      submit their essay application through a local chapter of the Fraternity,      specifically the Delta Iota Iota  Chapter in Stockton, CA.
• Contest Start Date: September 1, 2025
• Submission      Deadline: October 31, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.

2025 Essay Title:

"In a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose.”

Scholarship Awards from the International Headquarters

• 1st Place: $5,000
• 2nd Place: $3,000
• 3rd Place: $2,000
• 4th Place: $1,000

An additional $250 will be awarded to the local winner.

Submission Process: All submissions will be reviewed by your Local Chapter (determined by your high school/home address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 31, 2025.

Select this link or the QR code below to apply. 

NOTE: Once submitted, SAVE THIS LINK. This will allow you to return to this Essay application to update or add information before the October 31 deadline.

Essays are NOT to be sent to the Fraternity's headquarters. Any essay sent to the Fraternity’s headquarters directly will be deemed ineligible.

Sponsoring Chapter: Delta Iota Iota Chapter

Location: Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Modesto, CA

Please direct your questions to Eugene Jones at eugjones@outlook.com or 916 402-0058

Activities

Thu 11/13 – History and Ritualistic Plus

1343 E Main St, Stockton, CA 95202

Time: 1911 until | Attire: Fraternity Attire

Fri 11/14 – Night Lites - Cigar Night, Reclamation and Retention

915 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354

Time: 1911 until | Attire: Fraternity Attire

Sat 11/15 – Founders Day Luncheon, Hosted by Alpha Rho Chapter

International House Berkeley

2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720

Time: 2 to 5 pm | Attire: Business Attire

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114th-founders-day-luncheon-omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-tickets-1550036072619

Sun 11/16 – Worship at Progressive Community Church (chapter photo after service)

2820 S B St, Stockton, CA 95206

Time: 1030 | Attire: Church Attire

Mon 11/17 – Founders Day at the FRAT House

1448 14th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Time: 1911 until | Attire: Anything you can defend!