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History

The Dr. Clinton Bristow, Jr. Awards were established in 2019 by the Theta Chapter Alumni Association of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the Northwestern University to honor the legacy of their beloved chapter brother.  While pursuing his Bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, Dr. Bristow was one of twelve young African American men who pledged the Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. as members of the 1968 line, “Kappa Ship Black is Beautiful Bismarck“ (B.I.B. Bismarck).

A native of Alabama, Bristow earned Bachelor’s, Juris Doctor and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University and a Masters of Business Administration from Governors State University.  He was a lawyer, academic, and ultimately became the sixteenth president of Alcorn State University.  As the President of Alcorn State University, from 1995 until his untimely passing on August 19, 2006, Brother Bristow left his imprint by increasing Alcorn’s enrollment in its graduate and professional programs.  During his tenure, he drew national attention for the number of international students that were enrolled at the university.

Award Criteria

A cash award ($1917) will be given to a Northwestern University student(s) each academic year by the Theta Chapter Alumni Association:

Each applicant for a Dr. Clinton Bristow, Jr. Award must have the following:

  • A minimum 3.0 G.P.A
  • Active participation in a Northwestern University on-campus student organization
  • Active participation in community service on campus or at another locale, which may include the applicant’s high school activities. 

Time and location:

The 2023 Dr. Clinton Bristow Jr., awards ceremony will take place on: Friday, October 6, 2023, of the Northwestern University Homecoming weekend. The event will be in the Northwestern room (2nd floor) of the Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive on the Evanston campus starting at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students, alumni, NU staff and the general public are welcome, but we ask that you register here or call/text P. Scott Montgomery @ 312.593.6405 or email at pscottmontgomery@gmail.com, if you have any technical issues or have questions. The event will also be streamed here. Anyone can donate to the award here.

Please check back for details on how to view the event on Facebook Live and for other updates as the event draws closer.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Friday, September 22, 2023.

Application Process

    • Applicants should fully complete the award application no later than September 22, 2023.  Any applications received after that date will not be considered for the award.