Founded in 1966, the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation strives to encourage the personal and professional development of our members through educational programs that are responsive to the needs of our communities.

Through our vital programs, we put our mission into action. The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation supports Delta Phi Epsilon, our members and the communities in which they reside. Our programs provide meaningful and transformational opportunities that lead them from the dorm room to the board room.

The Educational Foundation is critical to the success of DPhiE. The foundation supports many educational and leadership development programs and provides scholarships for members’ undergraduate and graduate education.

Since 2005, the Educational Foundation has awarded more than 370 scholarships worth a total of $700,000.

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Our Mission

Encourage the personal and professional advancement of our members by supporting educational and philanthropic programs that are responsive to the needs of our communities.

Leadership Development

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation is committed to supporting Delta Phi Epsilon and its evolving needs as it develops innovative leadership programs and training opportunities for its members, including the Iris Experience Survey, Leadership Team Transition Workshops, Congressional Hill visits and more.

Scholarships

Education is empowerment. The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation is committed to sustaining our founders’ legacy by promoting our members as leaders, scholars, and innovators. To encourage the success and accessibility of education for our sisters, The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate members of Delta Phi Epsilon.

Educational Initiatives

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation aims to create an environment that fosters personal and leadership development, a sense of community, and support among its members. By sharing the cost of the New Member Orientation, PEARL, Leadership Education Series, and Chapter Advisory Board programs, the Foundation provides valuable resources and opportunities for Delta Phi Epsilon members to enhance their learning experiences, develop crucial life skills, and cultivate their potential for success within the sorority and beyond.

International Leadership Forum

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation is proud to sponsor the International Leadership Forum. The International Leadership Forum (ILF), is a biennial gathering of hundreds of sisters from around the world, coming together to celebrate our sorority, DPhiE. ILF offers renowned, mission-driven programming focused on personal growth applicable to all generations. Attendees have the chance to connect with sisters from unfamiliar chapters, gaining valuable experiences and participating in professional and personal development sessions led by experts in their respective fields.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Programming

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation is dedicated to creating a sorority that values, understands, and supports diverse experiences and identities of our membership. This is reflected in our commitment to DEIB programming and the Social Justice Series. By engaging in these crucial conversations, our members contribute to a more inclusive and equitable fraternity community, and society at large.