2022-2023 TOP SCHOLARSHIPS & NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS

The TKE Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of our prestigious 2022-2023 named scholarships and continue a longstanding tradition of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence.

As active members of their chapters, universities and communities, these Tekes are examples of academic success and represent some of the best and brightest young men in TKE Nation.

Please join us in congratulating our 2022-2023 Grand Chapter scholarship recipients. If you are inspired to make a gift supporting Chapter and Grand Chapter scholarships, please visit TKE.org/Donate

2022-2023 TKE Foundation Top Scholarship Recipients

JOHN A. COURSON TOP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Scott Grim
Rho
West Virginia University

“TKE has made me more confident and knowledgeable in myself as an individual and as a leader. I have been exposed to new experiences which has given the tools necessary to set myself up for success and achieve great things. These tools will be critical in the development of my professional and personal life well after college. I am blessed to be a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon, and I feel fortunate for the experiences that have impacted my life tremendously.”

GREG & CAY WOODSON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Ben Rogoff
Phi-Beta
College of New Jersey

“My membership in TKE and involvement in campus and community organizations is helping me achieve my career goals in many ways. First and foremost, being a founder of my chapter has taught me to respect hard work and dedication which will be vital in achieving the lofty goals I have set for myself. As one of my morals and one of TKE’s key focus areas, service and giving back to those with less privilege than myself is the one goal I want to achieve above all else. I must work to change the world around it which through my involvement and, most importantly TKE, I will live and die by being a Better Man for A Better World in my career endeavors.”

LON JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Jared Armstrong
Upsilon-Iota
IUPUI

“With my goal of one day becoming an entrepreneur, being involved on campus with TKE and in community organizations only jump started my vision. I believe my involvement in TKE has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and has made me more willing to expand my network of connections. Being active and always finding ways to assist on campus and in the community has shown me the drive it takes to make a difference and achieve great things. My career goals are not easy and I know getting to them will not always be a straight line from point A to point B. By taking a chance to join the fraternity and different organizations, I have seen different challenges, learned how to act in tough situations, and lastly, I have learned that sometimes you have to take the road less traveled to get where you want to go.”

GEORGE P. BUNDY SCHOLARSHIP
James DeRosa
Omicron-Upsilon
York College of Pennsylvania

“Being a member of TKE has helped me develop important leadership skills and the opportunity to organize events, manage projects, and work collaboratively with others. This has allowed me to develop my communication and teamwork skills. Moreover, my participation in TKE has allowed me to network with other students, faculty, and professionals in my field. Building relationships with people who share my interests and career aspirations will open up new opportunities and help me advance my career.”

CHARLES R. WALGREEN, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Chay McLaren-Mustread IV
Beta
Millikin University

“TKE has taught me what it means to be a caring individual and being a man who is willing to help others when needed. As soon as I could, I took advantage of all the tools and features that TKE offers me such as RLCs, Leadership Academy, and Conclave. This couldn’t have been done without our alumni who are some of the best men I have ever met. I will 100% be returning the favor to the next incoming men who seek to better themselves and their lives. ”

CHARLES R. WALGREEN, JR. LEADERSHIP AWARD
John Simmons
Alpha-Theta
Whitman College

“Not only have I gained lifelong friends, I have also had numerous opportunities as a member to hone my leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities. TKE has given me access to a network of like-minded individuals who care about my achievement both inside and outside the fraternity. The brotherhood and feeling of community I have discovered in TKE have been an amazing source of motivation and encouragement, for which I am extremely grateful. ”

RONALD REAGAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Derek Adams
Gamma-Eta
Idaho State University

“Membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon has been life changing. By being a part of TKE, I’ve networked with men that keep me accountable in every aspect of my life. I’ve met men that keep me accountable for my physical fitness by scheduling workouts at the same time as me. I’ve picked up new hobbies from meeting TKE members that are involved in hobbies I’ve always wanted to try, allowing me to get my foot in the door. I’ve also become much more driven to get involved on campus due to wanting to recruit new members through these, as well as using this involvement to learn how to lead much more effectively. Moreover, with TKE I have met men who have been monumental in my life. These men have given me a new direction as well as the discipline and network to grow both more directly and faster. TKE develops leaders who can face the challenges of tomorrow – and I’m ready. ”