The purpose of the GCE is to recognize and honor those members of DUUNC who strive to excel in all facets of university and fraternity life.  Any member who meets the criteria explained below for one semester will be a member of the GCE for that semester.  Each semester, one member of the GCE will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, which will be paid directly into his account with the University.  The winner will be selected by the Gray Committee, based upon evaluation made by the committee, which may include an essay, an interview, or any other selection process the Committee chooses.

Who is eligible?
1.  Any active fraternity member in good standing who, prior to the semester of competition, has been a member of DU for at least two semesters, including the semester he pledged.  Second semester seniors are not eligible.  Thus, a man who pledges the first semester of his freshman year will be able to compete in the first semester of his sophomore year.  
            a. Good standing means:

• Fraternity bills are current and have been paid on time
• Man has not, in the previous semester, been disciplined by the fraternity, the University, or any civil authority (other than minor traffic tickets)

All criteria are for the semester of competition.  To become a member of the GCE, a man must qualify in all three areas outlined below for the semester of competition.

A.  Academics

1. Carried a minimum of 15 credit hours, AND
2. Made 3.5 gpa, or;
3. Had three consecutive semesters with 3.0 gpa or better, or;
4. Had a 3.2 to 3.49 gpa, which was an improvement over his previous semester, or;
5. Had exceptional academic performance as determined by the Scholarship Committee.

B.  Fraternity involvement

1.  Attended 80% of required fraternity chapter and other meetings, AND;

a.  has ever served as an elected officer of DU, or;
b.  has chaired (during the semester) an ad hoc event or committee, or;
c.  is nominated by the Executive Council for his consistent outstanding display of brotherhood and dedication to DU

C.  Campus/community involvement

1. Has served in a leadership position on a recognized campus committee or activity, or;
2. Has served as an active member of a recognized campus committee or activity and attended 80% of required meetings, or;
3. Has actively served in a community organization, church activity, etc. (not as a part of a DU or University program), or
4. Held a wage-paying job of at least 25 hours per month for the entire semester.