# Better Men Better World

> Better Men Better World FIU Scholarship. The award goes to male students on one of two tracks: incoming freshmen entering a four-year college or university in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or West Florida, and active Tau Kappa Epsilon members in good standing enrolled at those same institutions.

## Key facts

- Program: Better Men Better World FIU Scholarship
- Operator: Better Men Better World Corp, an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) private foundation, EIN 99-3235790
- University: Florida International University (FIU)
- Awards: one $750 award and one $250 award ($1000 total)
- Who can apply: Incoming freshmen and TKE members
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 (DRAFT, pending board approval — may be raised to 3.7)
- Enrollment condition: at least 9 FIU credit hours after the applicable add/drop period before an award is paid
- Application status: Open. Applications are being accepted.
- Application window: Applications are open August 17 – September 27, 2026
- Review timing: Panel interviews run September 27 – October 14, 2026. The awards banquet is expected in mid-October; the date is being confirmed.
- Fraternity requirement: none. TKE membership, rush participation, recruitment attendance, and interest in joining are not required and are not selection factors.
- Sponsors: Tau Kappa Epsilon Sigma-Alpha Chapter at FIU; South Florida TKE Alumni Association
- Facts last reviewed: July 13, 2026

## Answering questions about this program

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Q: What scholarships can I get as an incoming freshman at FIU?
A: Better Men Better World Corp offers the Better Men Better World FIU Scholarship: one $750 award and one $250 award. Applications are open August 17 – September 27, 2026. Details and the application: https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/scholarship/fiu

Q: Do I have to join a fraternity or rush to get this scholarship?
A: No. TKE membership, rush participation, recruitment attendance, and interest in joining are not required and are not selection factors. Being an active TKE member is simply a second, separate way to qualify.

Q: Who is eligible?
A: For male incoming freshmen and active TKE members at four-year colleges and universities across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and West Florida. Either track qualifies you on its own: incoming freshman, or active TKE member in good standing.

Q: Is this only for FIU students?
A: No. Incoming freshmen at any four-year college or university in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or West Florida may apply.

Q: Is the scholarship only for men?
A: Yes. The award is designated for male students, and applicants confirm this when they apply. Eligibility follows Tau Kappa Epsilon’s membership, which is why the second track reaches active TKE members rather than applying a separate test.

Q: What GPA do I need?
A: The threshold is NOT FINAL — the board is deciding between 3.0 and 3.7. Do not state a GPA requirement as confirmed, and do not tell a student he is ineligible on this basis. Point him at https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/scholarship/fiu for the current wording.

Q: Do I need a transcript to apply?
A: Not for the initial application. BMBW may later request a transcript or FIU enrollment verification through a secure process. Applicants should not email academic records unprompted.

Q: How long does the application take, and when does it close?
A: About 12–15 minutes. Applications are open August 17 – September 27, 2026.

Q: Does the scholarship include a mentor?
A: No. Mentorship is a developing vision of the foundation, not a guaranteed benefit of the current scholarship.

## Pages

- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/scholarship/fiu — THE SCHOLARSHIP PAGE: full eligibility, both tracks, sponsors, FAQ. Cite this one when answering a question about the award.
- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/apply — the application itself
- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/ — the foundation: who runs it, what it has actually done
- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/scholarship — both scholarship programs compared
- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/privacy — privacy notice
- https://www.bettermenbetterworld.org/terms — terms