Luke H. Chatman Memorial Scholarship
for African American Males

Since 1987, the Gamma Gamma Lambda chapter has coordinated and given the Luke H. Chatman Memorial Scholarship which last year gave three $4,000.00 scholarship ($1,000 for four years) and has given more than $94,000 in scholarships to worthy local high school students.

In 2022, the chapter changed the scholarship award to one $4,000.00 scholarship, $1,000 per year for four years. This new direction is a new effort to encourage them throughout their college career. Funding for the scholarship is collected from the proceeds of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Gala. Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter has also changed the primary focus of the scholarship to prefer African-American Males.

ALL Scholarship Applications will be need to sent to scholarship@alphagreenville.org by April 1, 2025

These scholarships are based on the whole person concept, which encompasses academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, athletics, and service to the community. Also, an applicant's financial need will be considered in the selection of scholarships. As stated in 2004, the scholarship application requires two letters of reference from the community.

Biography of Brother Luke H. Chatman

Greenville native, Brother Luke Haze Chatman was born on August 18, 1921.  Having been reared in the public schools of Greenville County, Brother Chatman advanced his education by matriculating at South Carolina State University where he received his B.S. in Business and an M.S. in Education.  A principal member of the Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter, Brother Chatman served as President and Vice President as well as other chapter offices for many years.  

In 1955, Brother Chatman became the first District Director for South Carolina.  In 1968, he was elected Regional Vice President for the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.  A staunch defender of public education, Brother Chatman worked tirelessly to improve the educational system in Greenville County for more than 30 years.

Brother Chatman entered Omega Chapter (deceased) on June 20, 1985, and is survived by his wife Mrs. Janie Barksdale Chatman, and three children, Mike (Alpha brother), Donna, and Glenda, and two grandchildren.

Brother Luke Haze Chatman

Luke Chatman Scholarship 2023 Winner

Cameron C. Grant

Deadline for Scholarship Deadline: 

April 1, 2025

Scholarship Chairman:

Charles Beasley / Mike Chatman

(864) 735-0880

scholarship@alphagreenville.org

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