Megagenesis

Megagenesis is a program designed to encourage education and to open the minds of students to the possibilities and opportunities available to them. The Beta Phi Lambda chapter and the Beta Phi Lambda Education Foundation host this program annually. The event features a full college and career fairs with over 30 colleges and business present for students to join and network with. The event also features a serious of leadership, academic, and professional development workshops. At the dismissal of the concurrent workshops, the students meet in an assembly where there is a keynote speaker and awarding of four $1000 scholarships. The students are provided lunch, then entertainment from the Beta Phi Lambda Chapter & Delta Eta chapter (Savannah State University) and other local artists. This year’s event hosted 938 students. The event has also garnered collaboration from the 100 Black Men of Savannah, the Savannah Chatham County Public School System, and the Chatham Country Youth Commission. The event has also established other corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

From 2007 through 2017, students have received over $6.2 million in scholarships as a result of contacts and information received at Megagenesis.