51st Psi Pi Chapter
Achievement Week Observance
Psi Pi Chapter Achievement Week observance will be held November 15 – 22, 2026. It’s designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week activities.
Since November 12, 1975, Psi Pi Chapter – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has helped to encourage and support Clarksville’s graduating seniors in pursuing higher education as one of it’s initiatives. Through an annual essay contest and E. Hyburnia Williams Scholarship Fund, we have provided a yearly funding of $2,000 in scholarships. Some of our students have pursued degrees at Alabama A&M & Austin Peay State University to name a few.
Join us this year to help us celebrate this monumental occasion!!
2026 Psi Pi Chapter International High School Essay Contest
Hosted by: Psi Pi Chapter
2026 TITLE: “How can Young People use Leadership, Service and Innovation to create Positive Change in their Communities?”
Eligibility & Rules
The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors in the Clarksville/Montgomery/Ft. Campbell and Hopkinsville/Christian Counties who submit an essay application through Psi Pi Chapter of the Fraternity.
The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay
must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.
Submission Process
All submissions will be reviewed by Psi Pi Chapter (determined by your high school/home address).
Submissions will not be accepted after October 12, 2026.
Do not change or shorten the Essay Topic.
Submit by mail or to our Google Classroom or
use our Class code: 4gdppm7m
Rating Criteria
All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following
criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:
1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)
Local: Award: 1st Scholarship $1000.00 | 2nd Scholarship $700.00 | 3rd Scholarship $300.00
2025 Psi Pi Chapter International High School Essay Winners
AMILEISHKA J. PLAZA
1st Place Winner
Awarded – $1,000
KENNETH REECE
2nd Place Winner
Awarded – $700
PRESTON RUSSELL
3rd Place Winner
Awarded – $300