No program of the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation makes a more direct impact on the lives of individual members than scholarships. Based on individual merit and financial need, in Fiscal Year 2022, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation offered 20 national scholarships, though the need is much greater. Foundation scholarships both recognize outstanding individuals and support students in need, reducing the burden on families and reducing the need for additional student loans.
Below are the 2022 scholarship recipients. In addition, we share a more in-depth look at five of the winners.
Included for the first time on this list are our two new scholarships, the Jon F. Hays Scholarship funded by National Councilor Jon Hays, Old Dominion ‘07 and the Rosser - Call Volunteer Support Scholarship funded by National SeriousFun Advisor, Mike Rosser, Colorado State ‘61.
Paul A. Elfers Omega: Michael Venardi, Illinois ’21; Will McLean, Belmont ’22; Justin Wright, South Carolina ’18; Tanner Ryan Wynne, Lynchburg ’20
E. Thomas Boles Jr.: Zack Kroll, Illinois-Springfield '21
Ewing T. Boles: Alexander Fairchild-Flynn, Nebraska Wesleyan '18
Jack L. Anson: Andrew Li Welch, Maryland '18
Charles M. Shaw: Elliot Eisenmenger, Nebraska Wesleyan '20
J. Oliver Amos: Cade Thompson, North Carolina State '19
Harold H. Short: Zach Alwicker, Illinois-Springfield '19
J. Franklin S. McMullan: Joshua Anderson, Illinois-Springfield '19
Rea and Lela Axline: Maksymilian Marciniak, Illinois-Springfield '19
Ernest H. Volwiler: Ethan Rogers, Mississippi State '21
Gregory D. Hollen: Joshua Tuttelman, Maryland '22
Thomas C. Cunningham Memorial: Ashton Reynolds, South Carolina '19
Jonathon Webb, Idaho ’22, Jon F. Hays Scholarship Fund
Major: Mathematics
How do you think these funds will impact your upcoming academic year?
An extra thousand dollars amounts to a week to ten days of work for me, so these funds will allow me a bit more time and flexibility this year.
What are your plans following the completion of your degree?
To attend graduate school, most likely pursuing a PhD in mathematics.
Trevor Linn, Nebraska Wesleyan ’20, Rosser - Call Volunteer Support Scholarship
Major: Religion/Philosophy
How do you think these funds will impact your upcoming academic year?
These funds will make focusing on school easier than worrying about how much money I will have to take out a loan for next semester.
What are your plans following the completion of your degree?
Going on to graduate school.
William Payne.
William Payne, Georgia ’21, Paul A. Elfers Omega Scholarship
Major: Microbiology
How do you think these funds will impact your upcoming academic year?
These funds are going to allow me to focus more on extracurriculars and studying instead of employment. After completing a Summer Internship at a lab, I was offered for the Fall with wages. I plan to switch to a more intellectually involved position in the Spring that will give me course credit instead of wages, and because of these funds, I will have to worry about money a lot less.
What are your plans following the completion of your degree?
I'm still not sure what I want to do following my completion, but it'll likely involve some postgraduate institution. My work would ideally be related in some way to improving people's health - it might be a Master's of Public Health, PhD track, MD/DO track, or something else, but my degree can be surprisingly versatile.
Chad Warrick, Akron ’09, Parent’s Fund Scholarship
Major: Higher Education Administration (DEd)
How do you think these funds will impact your upcoming academic year?
These funds will minimize the stress that comes with paying for my doctorate out of pocket.
What are your plans following the completion of your degree?
I plan to lead a fraternity and sorority community at an institution of higher education and eventually hold upper administration positions in Student Affairs.
Dorian Brown, Louisville ’19, Paul A. Elfers Omega Scholarship
Major: Communications
Dorian Brown.
How do you think these funds will impact your upcoming academic year?
The usage of these fund will impact my school year tremendously. The past couple of years I've had to work the overnight shift at UPS Monday-Friday to help may for school. This year I have been elected Student Body President and the responsibilities that come with that and working overnights would have caused conflict and a lot of stress. This scholar will allow me to not have to work at UPS for the year and ensure that my focus on Student Government and my Presidential duties are maximized.
What are your plans following the completion of your degree?
After the completion of my degree, I plan to pursue a career in Corporate Communications and Marketing.