Rewarding Excellence

Sigma Chi is a brotherhood with roots in the collegiate experience that engenders a lifelong commitment to strive to achieve true friendship, equal justice, and the fulfillment of learning as part of our overall responsibilities to the broader communities in which we live. 
 
The Lambda Iota Chapter has offered an annual scholarship to deserving men since 2011. Starting in 2026, we are proud to announce this scholarship is now funded in perpetuity to benefit deserving undergraduates who excel in leadership, academics, and our core values.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, we will award $3,000 in scholarship money.

In addition, the Sigma Chi Foundation grants over $600,000 in annual scholarships to our members - #1 among Greek-lettered fraternities. Learn more here.
 

In Julio's memory. All Honor To His Name.
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Julio Varela (MIAMI 1983) left our world for the Chapter Eternal in 2014. A Miami local born to Cuban parents, he was a beloved leader in the Florida community and our Fraternity, having served countless volunteer roles through his life and leading the expansion committee that ultimately approved Sigma Chi to start at FIU. He was the South Florida Grand Praetor (volunteer regional director/advisor) from the start for Lambda Iota's founding and he always held a special place for his guys at FIU -- as they did him. Thanks to Julio and countless alumni that guided and supported the undergraduate chapter, then and now, Lambda Iota produces the caliber of men it does today.

This endowment is a nod to his legacy and marks a permanent reminder of his impact on the Lambda Iota Chapter. 
 
We express our deepest gratitude to all the Sigma Chis, Sweethearts, and beloved family and friends that have donated to this deserving cause.
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This Endowment will continue to grow. If you are interested in donating, you can do so here.


Matching Gifts!
FIU partners with thousands of employers that participate in matching gift programs, often doubling or even tripling the value of your donation to the FIU Foundation. 

To see if your company, your spouse's company, or your retired employer matches gifts to FIU, you can utilize the FIU Foundation Matching Gifts Database to check your specific eligibility.

Questions? Email fiusigs@gmail.com.​​


​Thanks to Our Endowment Donors ​
​​Donation levels are based on lifetime donations to this Endowment and intended to thank our donors publicly. On behalf of Lambda Iota: thank you for your generosity!​
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Founders' Circle - >$2,500​​​                                               
   Garcia Family - Jose (2012) and Melissa                                                              
   Eric M. Mund (2014)          
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Jordan Society - $1,000-2,500                                                   
   Jason Gonzalez (2015)
   Raheem "Rocky" Williams (2016)

White Cross - $500-999
   Andrew Desbiens​​ (2012)
   Carlton W. Ng (2011)
   Recuset Family - Nicholas (2016) and Natalie
   Devin LoBue (2020)
   
Norman Shield - $250-499
   David Trujillo (2011)
   Jimmy C. Vasquez (2011)
   Jacob Family - Dr. Jeffy (2011) and Dr. Sara
   Emerson Perez (2012)
   Arias Family - Carlos (2013) and Veronica
   Kevin Viera (2014)
   Sierra Brothers - Kevin (2017) and Christopher (2020)

Old Gold - $150-249
   Alfredo Rubio (2012)
   Gonzalez Family - Brian (2013) and Kristen
   Allan Proctor (2013)
   Hernandez​ Family - Arthur (2013) and Dr. Patricia
   Robert D. Ibarra (2013)
   Alvarez Family - Nicholas (2014) and Destiny
   Flores Family - Norman (2014) and Heidy
​   Rodriguez Family - Jose "JJ" (2014) and Tairi
   Cadavid Family - Luis (2016) and Samantha
   David Irimia (2016)
   Samuel Henriques (2017)
   Alejandro Mendez (2017)
   Busto Family - Raul (2018) and Ariel

Blue - Up to $149​
   Carlton W. Ng (2011)
   Rafael F. Perez (2012)
   Christian S. Rosas (2012)
   Rodney Bennett (2012)
   Evora Family - Leonardo (2012) and Han
   Andrew Moyano
   Michael Pedroza (2013)
   Nicole Rodriguez
   Justin Palacios (2014)
   Zeynalov Family - Nijat (2014) and Halima
   Arias Family - Carlos (2014) and Veronica
   Franklin Family - Michael (2014) and Heidy
   Diego Lopes-Martinho (2015)
   Franger Flores​ (2015)
   David Dugard (2015)
   Marcos Lopez (2015)
   Alan George (2016)
   Marlon Velez (2016)
   Christian Chavarro (2017)
   Gabriel Arce (2018)
   Andrew Pierce (2018)
   Brian Lastra (2018)
   Justin Forshee (2020)
​   Duncan Chen (2020)
   Alessandro Borges (2020)
   Johnjon F. Gonzalez (2021)
   William I. Cabase (2022)
   Leonardo Carrillo (2024)
   Ethan Rebozo (2027)

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If your name is missing from this list, kindly send donation details to fiusigs@gmail.com so we may correctly recognize your contributions.

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