Alpha Sigma Phi - 2009 Scholarship Recipients Announced

2009 Scholarship Recipients Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 | 12:30 PM EDT

CARMEL, INDIANA – This week the Fraternity will begin dispensing close to $20,000 in undergraduate and graduate scholarships. This year’s pool of applicants were strong and diverse. The National Scholarship Committee chaired by Dr. Larry E. Grimes, Bethany ’61 reviewed nearly 100 applicants. The following individuals were awarded scholarships:

Scholar of the Year
First awarded in 1956; this award is the most prestigious scholarship the Fraternity bestows. Its recipient is always an undergraduate brother with an impeccable academic record, noted service to the community and Fraternity, and positions of distinction within his chapter.

     Christopher Lee, Illinois Inst. of Tech. ’06

Howard L. Kleinoeder Graduate Scholarship Recipients
Named to honor Brother Howard Kleinoeder, Washington ’35, who donated 6.4 million dollars to the Educational Foundation upon his passing into Omega Chapter in 1990. This scholarship is presented to brothers pursuing graduate level degrees at accredited institutions. It is customary to award several Kleinoeder Scholarships.

     Jonas B. Merrill, Salisbury ’07
     Jason G. Valentine, Purdue ’01
     Mark A. Williams, Rio Grande ’79

Friends of Alpha Gamma Scholarship Recipient
Established by Alpha Gamma Chapter (Carnegie-Mellon) friends and brothers. This award is given annually to one undergraduate brother majoring in science that has completed six full semesters or equivalent of study and has the highest overall GPA of all applicants.

     Jeff L. Martin, Rensselaer ’07

Friends of Rho Scholarship Recipient
Endowed by brothers and friends of Rho Chapter (University of Minnesota). This award is presented annually to one undergraduate brother who demonstrates outstanding scholarship in liberal arts during his first three years of study.

     Taylor L. Ashby, NC State ’07

Grant-in-Aid Recipients
These grants are presented to undergraduate men who demonstrate a strong financial need as well as a commitment to academics, service, and the Fraternity. It is customary to award several grants-in-aid.

     Andrew R. Glynn, Ohio State ’07
     John E. Grove, West Virginia Wesleyan ’08
     Nicholas C. Prakope, Miami ’07
     Jace L. White, Washington ’08

Scholarship Recipients
These general scholarships are presented to undergraduate men who display a strong commitment to academics, service, and the Fraternity, but may not have a strong demonstrated financial need. These awards are meant to recognize men with strong commitment to academics, service, and Fraternity who don’t necessarily rise to the level of a named scholarship. It is customary to award several Alpha Sig Scholarships.

     Alex R. Badley, Washington ’06
     Cody C. Farthing, Murray State ’08
     Trevor R. Jewell, Ohio State ’09
     Kevin R. Sitek, UC-Berkeley ’08

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Latour, Director of Chapter Services
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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters, colonies, and interest groups across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning undergraduate men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

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