Scholarships

“Your confidence and generous support has helped me to achieve so much in a short period of time.  My last regular semester was so full of life, energy, and most of all great relationships—something I never quite anticipated.  I am so glad that I took the initiative to join PSE.  PSE is truly my advantage for life."
Jae Kwak, William Paterson University

Application Deadline is 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) Friday, January 29, 2010

• Pi Sigma Epsilon Activities
• Career Objectives
• Overall and Major GPA
• Educational Goals
• Campus/Community Activities
• Education Financing

Eligibility for Scholarships:

• Any Pi Sigma Epsilon member in good standing who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and working toward an undergraduate degree with at least one semester, two quarters or summer session left before graduation.
• A graduating senior with outstanding loans to his/her university. Checks must be written to a college or university and cannot be made to an individual.  There is no exception to this IRS rule.
• Any Pi Sigma Epsilon member in good standing who is or will be enrolled in a Graduate Program working toward a post graduate degree (such as an MBA) with at least one semester, two quarters or summer session left before graduation.
• Note:  A Pi Sigma Epsilon student in good standing who studying abroad for the spring semester and will not be at the National Convention, is still eligible for a scholarship.  You must present proof of your study abroad and participate in a phone interview with the scholarship committee. 

Scholarship finalists, selected from the Scholarship Applications (available online at: www.pse.org/pseonline-scholar-upload.asp), will be invited to meet with the National Scholarship Committee at the Pi Sigma Epsilon National Convention.  All interviews must be made in person at the National Convention.  The only exception would be if the student is studying abroad for the semester.  All scholarship checks will be paid after the National Convention.  You will be sent a form that you need to fill out and return to PSE HQ to be paid.

Memorial Scholarships

• William H. Harris Memorial Scholarship - $1500 Provided through contributions made in memory of PSE Co-Founder and long time Faculty Advisor of the Iota Chapter, William H. Harris, for his unwavering dedication through four decades of PSE.
• Whan Memorial Scholarship - 2 total, both at $1500 each Dorothy (Jake) Whan established this scholarship in 1989 in the name of her late husband, Tony Whan. Jake's substantial contribution has assured this scholarship to be given for many years. Tony Whan was an advertising executive, a former president of SMEI, and a Professional Director of PSE. These scholarships are awarded with support from Mrs. Jake Whan in memory of Tony and in recognition of his avocation of marketing education.
• Debbie Khalil Memorial Scholarship - $1000 PSE alumna Debra (Baar) Khalil passed away in 2006 after an extended illness. Debbie graduated from the UW - Whitewater with a BBA in 1979. She was a member and leader of the Beta Gamma Chapter of PSE. Upon graduation, Debbie worked for PSE HQ as a Field Representative before her successful career in computer programming and systems management. Throughout her life, Debbie continued her involvement with PSE as an active volunteer, serving several years as the Chairperson of the National Scholarship Program and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the PSE National Educational Foundation.
• Past National President Scholarship - $1000 Sponsored by the PSE National Educational Foundation, through contributions made by Past PSE National Presidents, this scholarship recognizes a rising senior with a career path in sales.
• Marvin D. Loos Scholarship - $500 Initiated by the Iota PSE chapter at Arizona State University, this scholarship honors Marvin D. Loos. Marv is a charter member of the Iota chapter (April 22, 1958). With over 50 years of continuous commitment to Pi Sigma Epsilon as involved alumnus and national leader, Marv is PSE’s official historian. A close personal friend of founders Lew Gordon and Dr. William H. Harris, Marv brings to the fraternity an understanding of PSE that few have had the opportunity to acquire first-hand from the individuals who made our fraternity a reality.
• Trenton Haack Memorial Scholarship - $500 PSE alumnus Trenton Haack passed away in 2008. Trenton was a 1994 alumnus of Miami University of Ohio and the PSE Gamma Gamma chapter. Trenton served in various Executive Board positions in the chapter. After graduation, Trenton was Gamma Gamma’s Alumni Advisor for 10 years. He was a three-time recipient of PSE’s National Award - Top Alumni Advisor. Trenton was a member of the PSE National Council since 2001. Trenton served as the National Secretary on the Council and was slated to be PSE National President in 2010. Collegians will remember his role in leading the case competition at national conventions.

“It is an honor to be awarded this scholarship in memory of an individual who has made such an impact in PSE.  This scholarship will continue to encourage my participation in the chapter along with PSE nationally after graduation.”
Margaret Byrne, Miami University of Ohio

Our thanks to our Corporate Partners for the following scholarships

• Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Scholarship - $1500 Sponsored by NMFN, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has an interest in a career in finance, sales, or accounting.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholarship - $1500 Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, this scholarship is given to a student who, like Enterprise founder Jack Taylor, embodies strong values, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Vector Marketing - $1000 Sponsored by Vector Marketing, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has a demonstrated a commitment to community service and intends to pursue a career in sales.
• Sales & Marketing Education Foundation - $1000 Sponsored by SMEF, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Anchor Plastics - 2 total, both at $1000 each Sponsored by Anchor Plastics President, Steve Rogers, Alumnus, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and given to a student who exceeds his/her capability in the chapter, the college, and the community.
• MPower - $2000 Sponsored by MPower, this scholarship recognizes a student with an aspiring career in management.
• Miller Heiman - $1000 Sponsored by Miller Heiman, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Valpak - $1000 Sponsored by Valpak, this scholarship recognizes a student interested in a sales career and has future entrepreneurial goals.
• Kodak - $1500 Sponsored by Eastman Kodak Company, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Lonesource Office Products - $2000 Sponsored by Lonesource Office Products, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals
• GEICO - $1000 Sponsored by Geico, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• American Family Insurance - $1500 Sponsored by American Family Insurance, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Certified Professional Manufacturers Representatives - $1000 Sponsored by CPMR, this scholarship recognizes a student who aspires to own his/her own company and/or has career goals that involve sales outsourcing.
• Federated Insurance - $1500 Sponsored by Federated Insurance, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Mach 1 Global Services - $2000 Sponsored by Mach 1 Global Services, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• University Directories - $1000 Sponsored by University Directories, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Business Marketing Association - $1000 Sponsored by Business Marketing Association, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Automatic Data Processing - $1000 Sponsored by Automatic Data Processing, this scholarship supports the education of young professionals.
• Mu Kappa Tau Scholarship - $1500 Sponsored by the PSE National Educational Foundation to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of members of Mu Kappa Tau, the National Marketing Honor Society. Click here for more information about Mu Kappa Tau. There is an alternate GM Naidu Scholarship for $500 and an additional $1500 Scholarship sponsored by Mu Kappa Tau and awarded to Mu Kappa Tau students at the Mu Kappa Tau scholarship page on this website. You may apply for all three scholarships, but only one Mu Kappa Tau scholarship per student will be awarded.

If you are a PSE Member Click here for an online Scholarship Application for the above 26 scholarships.

Questions? Contact Scholarship Co-chairs Brandon Kelly and Jon Salvani

“I am honored to be the recipient of [this scholarship].  Pi Sigma Epsilon has been a great help to me, and thanks to you, it is helping me even more.”
Matthew Candir, Illinois State University

PSE Future Leaders Team
   Application Deadline is 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) Sunday, February 14, 2010

• A complimentary registration package to the PSE Annual National Sales and Marketing Convention in Milwaukee, WI, April 7-11, 2010
• Guaranteed participation in the Certified Chapter Officer (CCO) Program
• A personalized Certificate of Recognition
• An invitation to the private Leadership/Networking Reception with corporate representatives and Fraternity leaders held each year at the convention
• Recognition at the Scholarship Presentations on Friday, April 9, 2010
• A $100 travel reimbursement

Click here for an online Nomination Application.

Questions? Contact Scholarship Co-chairs Brandon Kelly and Jon Salvani

“With the way the economy is looking, [your scholarship] means a great deal to me, especially because I am paying for the majority of my college education.”
Aaron Marszal, Northern Illinois University

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