Edward T. Bradford Scholarship
The Bradford scholarship endowment was established through the gift of Brother Edward T. Bradford at his passing in 1978. Brother Bradford served as Vice President for the Colorado Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon in 1935, the year the chapter purchased our current home at 121 East Lake Street in Fort Collins.
Current CSU SigEp Brothers: The 2012 Bradford Scholarship application period has closed.
Check back for the 2013 Bradford Scholarship application deadline
The scholarship is based on a member's demonstration of brotherly love, as described by Rev. Richard Shimpfky (Colorado Alpha) '62 and winners are announced at Colorado Gamma's Fall Formal. The award is applied to the member's Spring chapter chapter bill prior to the start of the semester.
Recipients will be notified at or prior to Fall Formal.
Purpose:
The purpose of this fund is to honor a Colorado Gamma Chapter upper-classman and aid him in the continuation of his education at Colorado State University and honor brother Edward T. Bradford.
Requirements:
- Current active member, in good standing, of the Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter at Colorado State University with no past due chapter account balance
- Based on the best exemplification of “Sig Ep Means Brotherly Love” by the Reverend Richard Shimpfky, Colorado Alpha ’62 (See below)
- Applicant must live in Chapter Facility or have previously met the 4 semester live-in expectation
- 5th semester or more in chapter (including current semester)
- Current Chapter President is not eligible
- Number and amount of award(s) will be determined by the Alumni & Volunteer Council (AVC)
Sig Ep Means Brotherly Love
by Rev. Richard Shimpfky, Colorado Alpha ‘62
Ulysses G. Dubach, when asked to define brotherly love would respond, “When you love a person, you want to be with them, more than anyone else.”
So by being with our brothers we, in fact, share this concept – this idea of brotherly love. Where does this love come from – The “Bud Man?” Sears & Roebuck? Neiman Marcus?
Many would say that it is not received from anywhere or anyone, but, in fact, is given from brother – to brother – to – new member – to future member.
To establish a chapter where brotherly love is practiced, is exchanged, and the results are recognized requires work and planning. Brotherly love requires more than memorizing history, knowing the Greek alphabet, keeping the house clean – in fact, it is of a completely different nature. For to love a brother, you must spend time with him, learning of his interests, hopes, and goals, working with him on group activities, investing the time to improve the man.
“Man Improvement” – That’s what “fraternity” is; the experience of working to improve the man, as a ‘Sigma’, ‘Phi’, ‘Epsilon’, ‘Brother Mentor’, and as an alumnus. A chapter that has worked to improve the man by helping him with academics, social activities, career planning, and interpersonal communications will produce a great man, and a great brother.
Recently, an alumnus visited Sig Ep Headquarters. When asked his occupation he replied, “I’m a Vice President of a major U.S. corporation. My entire job is to bring out the best in people.” His perception of his job is just as ours is in the fraternity – we exist to bring out the best!
Each Sig Ep chapter and every Sig Ep brother has a responsibility to insure that his chapter practices brotherly love between all brothers^. Every true Sig Ep will demand that his chapter develops men, working hard to develop programs which broaden a man. Each of us has the task of giving meaning to the expression, “I love my brother.” It happens when we invest ourselves in others, and demand the same from them.
Ulysses G. Dubach, when asked to define brotherly love would respond, “When you love a person, you want to be with them, more than anyone else.”
So by being with our brothers we, in fact, share this concept – this idea of brotherly love. Where does this love come from – The “Bud Man?” Sears & Roebuck? Neiman Marcus?
Many would say that it is not received from anywhere or anyone, but, in fact, is given from brother – to brother – to – new member – to future member.
To establish a chapter where brotherly love is practiced, is exchanged, and the results are recognized requires work and planning. Brotherly love requires more than memorizing history, knowing the Greek alphabet, keeping the house clean – in fact, it is of a completely different nature. For to love a brother, you must spend time with him, learning of his interests, hopes, and goals, working with him on group activities, investing the time to improve the man.
“Man Improvement” – That’s what “fraternity” is; the experience of working to improve the man, as a ‘Sigma’, ‘Phi’, ‘Epsilon’, ‘Brother Mentor’, and as an alumnus. A chapter that has worked to improve the man by helping him with academics, social activities, career planning, and interpersonal communications will produce a great man, and a great brother.
Recently, an alumnus visited Sig Ep Headquarters. When asked his occupation he replied, “I’m a Vice President of a major U.S. corporation. My entire job is to bring out the best in people.” His perception of his job is just as ours is in the fraternity – we exist to bring out the best!
Each Sig Ep chapter and every Sig Ep brother has a responsibility to insure that his chapter practices brotherly love between all brothers^. Every true Sig Ep will demand that his chapter develops men, working hard to develop programs which broaden a man. Each of us has the task of giving meaning to the expression, “I love my brother.” It happens when we invest ourselves in others, and demand the same from them.
Bradford Scholarship Recipients
- 2012 : Cole Conley '14
- 2011 : Austin O'Neil '13
- 2010 : Jensen Fair '12
- 2009 : TJ Warren '11, Bryn Lawrence '10
- 2008 : Kyle Miller '10
- 2007 : Sam Herrin '09, Jeremy Polk '07
- 2005 : Ross Hendrix '07
- 2004 : David Sime '06
- 2000 : Bryan A. Harmsen '01
