Our goal is to see that you graduate and that you have all the resources you need along the way. Our programs are as follows:
Barnes
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each fall for achievement in the ritual; in memory of Ernest Barnes ‘15, a charter member of the Chapter and the model initiate at the 1915 Grand Conclave.
Cagalj
A $2,000 scholarship awarded each fall for outstanding Chapter or campus leadership; in memory of Mitchell J. (“Mike”) Cagalj II ‘58.
Lytle
A $2,000 scholarship awarded to a member who demonstrates financial need, maintaining a 2.7 or higher GPA, is involved on campus, is GMC level ritually proficient, and is recommended by the EC. Named after Chuck Lytle ’59.
Gamma-Rho
Two $1,000 scholarships awarded each fall for achievement in campus or Chapter leadership, or public service.
Top Pledge
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each semester for achievement as a pledge during the semester; created by Brother John Michael (“Mike”) Layne ‘56
Bobbe
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each semester for the highest GPA in the first semester following initiation; in memory of Henry Bobbe, Epsilon-Omicron Chapter at Butler University, and a former DGM.
Elner
A $2,000 scholarship awarded each fall for chapter leadership and athletics; in memory of Stewart C. (“Tex”) Elner ‘60.
Bononia Docet
Currently a $2,700 renewable scholarship to pay for membership dues for a member with financial need who had a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated leadership and/or a UA GPA of 2.75 or higher with demonstrated campus and/or chapter leadership. Preference given to a minority member. Sponsored by Tom Keating.
Larson
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each fall for outstanding service to the Chapter; in memory of Richard (“Bosco”) Larson, ‘65.
Whaley
A $3,000 scholarship awarded each semester for the achievement in brotherhood and fellowship; in memory of Matt Whaley ‘94.
Macia
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each fall for outstanding achievement in campus leadership, in memory of Col. James H. “Herb” Macia Jr. ’35.
Bologna
$5,000 in scholarships awarded each semester to members above the all men’s average for the prior semester while residing in the Chapter house.
Fannin-Stofft
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each fall, for public service in memory of Paul J. Fannin ’26 & Fred R. Stofft, ‘26.
Parents’ Club
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each semester for highest gpa during the preceding semester as a pledge; in honor of all Kappa Sigma parents.
Wicart
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each semester for the highest gpa in the prior semester for an initiated member; in memory of Carlton B. Wicart ’23 and the first Rhodes Scholar from Gamma Rho.
HABBJACH/Dollars For Scholars
One $1,000 scholarship awarded in the fall for a member who attended a Tucson area high school, had a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and/or a UA GPA of 3.0 or higher and has demonstrated leadership on campus and/or within the chapter.
Noble
A $1,000 scholarship awarded each fall in honor of Matt Noble ’84 for his service to Gamma-Rho. The scholarship winner will be chosen based on campus & chapter leadership, GPA, ritual proficiency level, as well as a short essay. Student must be a current or past EC member, Committee Chair or Assistant Chair.