Scholarships
2021 Scholarship Available
The following scholarships are provided by our valued corporate partners:
3M – This $1,000 scholarship recognizes a student who has consistently demonstrated strong leadership behaviors, has a strong academic record with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, demonstrates high integrity, and is actively pursuing a career in sales.
Apex Systems – This $1,000 scholarship recognizes a student who intends to pursue a career in sales and demonstrates the four core values of every successful Apex Systems employee: will to win, professionalism, do the right thing, and make others better.
Aptive – This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the qualities of a leader. Someone who is currently in any sort of leadership role (within or outside of PSE) who is focused on constantly growing to become a better leader in their community and beyond.
Boehringer Ingleim – This $,1500 scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the pillars of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health culture: Accountability, Agility and Intrapreneurship; as well as a growth mindset and meaningful PSE chapter contributions.
Carew International – This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in professional sales and who demonstrates leadership and personal integrity on campus.
COUNTRY Financial – This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who is dedicated to their academic and professional success and is from a chapter in one of the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Alabama, or Georgia.
The Diamond Room – This $1,500 scholarship is sponsored by The Diamond Room’s Managing Partner, Justin Shatto, Alumnus, University of South Dakota. It is awarded to a student who is a true servant leader to those around them and their community, that is continuously thinking outside of the box, and that is looking to pursue a career in sales.
Enterprise – This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to an individual who, like Enterprise founder Jack Taylor, embodies strong values, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Federated Insurance – This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a student who has continually demonstrated community, academic excellence, and involvement in his/her chapter.
KEYENCE Corporation – This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student that is heavily involved in a PSE chapter that is interested in pursuing sales as a full time career. Preferably a student that is interested in technical sales.
Principal Financial Group – This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student of junior status with an aspiring career in sales.
Rite-Hite – This $1,000 scholarship recognizes a student who intends to pursue a career in sales.
Southwestern Advantage – This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who has set themselves apart from the competition with a positive attitude for the future of younger generations.
UPS – This $1,500 scholarship is in recognition of an aspiring leader in sales.
Vector Marketing – This $1,500 scholarship is awarded by Vector Marketing to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and intends to pursue a career in sales.
Arno Karl Kleimenhagen, founder of the Marketing Department at UW-Whitewater, grew up in Wisconsin Dells, where he met and married Betty Thomas, his beloved wife of 63 years. Arno’s daughter Louisa was born while he was working toward his MBA at UW-Madison and their son Arno while he was serving as a second lieutenant in Fort Benning, GA. He ran his family’s shoe and clothing business in the Dells, while earning a PhD from UW-Madison and then taught marketing at UW-Milwaukee, until he was invited to form his own department at UW-Whitewater, where a professorship was endowed in his honor.
Arno chartered four student organizations at UW-Whitewater including the Beta Gamma Pi Sigma Epsilon chapter and a Mu Kappa Tau chapter. He was frequently awarded for excellence in his field and, particularly, for his commitment to his students. He served as Beta Gamma’s Faculty Advisor during the seven consecutive years that the chapter was recognized at the Top Gold Chapter.
Arno served as the National Education Vice President PSE, was the PSE National President in 1983, was the National President of Mu Kappa Tau from 1990 to 1992 and served as the National Secretary for the Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation. He was recognized by Pi Sigma Epsilon as Honorary Life Member, the highest form of recognition awarded by PSE. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Betty, brother, Dick, daughter Louisa, son Arno, daughter-in-law Peggy, grandson Ryan and his wife Michelle, and great-granddaughters Nora and Isla, and by many friends and family. This $1,000 scholarship honors is commitment to PSE.
Trenton Haack passed away in October of 2008 leaving behind a long legacy and commitment to PSE. 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. Most recently, Trenton served as the National Secretary on the Council and was slated to be PSE National President in 2010. Collegians will remember his role leading the case competition at national conventions. A $1,000 scholarship is provided through donations to the PSE National Educational Foundation in memory of Trenton Haack, for his unwavering dedication to PSE.
PSE alumna Debra (Baar) Khalil passed away in 2006 after an extended illness. Debbie graduated from the University of Wisconsin – 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 PSE National Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. A $1,000 scholarship is provided through contributions made to the PSE National Educational Foundation in memory of Debbie Khalil, for her unwavering dedication to PSE.
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. A $1,500 scholarship is awarded with support from Mrs. Jake Whan and PSE alumni members in memory of Tony and in recognition of his avocation of marketing education.
Mu Kappa Tau Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by the PSE National Educational Foundation to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of a member of Mu Kappa Tau, the National Marketing Honor Society, who is also a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon.
This $1,000 scholarship funded by the alumni of Pi Sigma Epsilon, is awarded to a student who best exemplifies the principles of PSE and excels both academically and professionally. Additionally, the recipient is a lifetime member of PSE and displays intentions of post-graduation involvement in his/her fraternity.
This $1,000 scholarship is funded by alumni of the Pro-Am Committee, to be awarded to a student who the Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon has had an impact on their life. The recipient has demonstrated the application of learning to improve self and other chapter members. Student must have participated in Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon in 2019 and/or 2020.
Named for the Greek word meaning ‘friendship’ by three individuals whose love of PSE brought them together as lifelong friends. This $1,500 scholarship recognizes a student who embodies the spirit and founding principles of PSE and is known both within their chapter and the organization to have a commitment and love for the brotherhood and future of the fraternity.
2021 Future Leaders
The PSE Future Leaders Scholarship recognizes freshman and sophomore members of Pi Sigma Epsilon who display the potential to become great Future Leaders of their chapters and of PSE. Each chapter may nominate up to two freshmen and/or sophomores.
Recipients of this honor will be awarded:
– Complimentary registration to the 2021 National Convention
– A personalized Certificate of Recognition
– A feature in our Fall Issue of Dotted Lines
– Participation in PSE’s New Mentorship Program
2020 Scholarship Finalists
| Brooks Adams – Miami University |
| Rob Allen – Central Michigan University |
| Ethan Allison – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| Nicholas Aromando – The College of New Jersey |
| Ahmed Atari – University of Toledo |
| Chelsea Barnett – Central Michigan University |
| Morgan Burnell – Miami University |
| Matthew Carey – Miami University |
| Sophia Carson – University of Toledo |
| Megan Chunias – Miami University |
| Kaitlyn Dubay – Central Michigan University |
| Emily Duffy – Kent State University |
| Katie Edeus – Winona State University |
| Eden Eisel – Miami University |
| Raven Ferry-LeClair – Winona State University |
| Katie Folsom – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| Lizzie Haack – The Ohio State University |
| Khoi Ho – University of Toledo |
| Drew Klein – Illinois State University |
| Kara Kuhnash – The Ohio State University |
| Jayden Lovell – University of Northern Iowa |
| Lindsey Mathewson – University of Toledo |
| Brian McDonald – Miami University |
| Andrew Nee – The College of New Jersey |
| Carter Nordman – University of Northern Iowa |
| Victoria Presser – The College of New Jersey |
| Nanditha Puravankara Menon – University of Georgia |
| Jessica Rossignol – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| Jacob Sapolin – Ohio University |
| Daniel Schultz – Ball State University |
| Ray Silvestri – The Ohio State University |
| Jacob Smith – University of South Dakota |
| Kayla Snyder – Ball State University |
| Devon Soltis – Ohio University |
| Yosi Talaminaei – University of Maryland |
| Doryin Thames – University of Toledo |
| Emma Thompson – Winona State University |
| Kathleen Van Susteren – Winona State University |
| Katie Washburn – Illinois State University |
| Will Ziegert – Miami University |
2020 Scholarship Winners
Debbie Khalil Memorial
Kaitlyn Dubay, Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Arno Karl Kleimenhagen Memorial
Ethan Allison, Beta Gamma – University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Trenton Haack Memorial
Brian McDonald, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Whan Memorial
Emily Duffy, Zeta Xi – Kent State University
Alumni Sponsored
Drew Klein, Delta Omega – Illinois State University
Philia
Morgan Burnell, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Mu Kappa Tau
Jessica Rossignol, Beta Gamma – University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Brian J. Andersen Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon®
Victoria Presser, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
3M
Doryin Thames, Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Anchor Plastics
Will Ziegert, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Apex Systems
Devon Soltis, Eta Pi – Ohio University
Aptive Environmental
Kayla Snyder, Epsilon Epsilon – Ball State University
Boehringer Ingleheim
Yosi Talaminaei, Eta Gamma – University of Maryland
CenturyLink
Lindsey Mathewson, Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
COUNTRY Financial
Jayden Lovell, Epsilon Theta – University of Northern Iowa
The Diamond Room
Daniel Schultz, Epsilon Epsilon – Ball State University
Enterprise
Sophia Carson, Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
Federated Insurance
Khoi Ho, Epsilon Delta – University of Toledo
FedEx
Andrew Nee, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Gartner
Jacob Sapolin, Eta Pi – Ohio University
Henry Schein
Nicholas Aromando, Zeta Zeta – The College of New Jersey
Impact
Eden Eisel, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Katie Van Susteren, Zeta Omicron – Winona State University
Principal Financial Group
Rob Allen, Zeta Nu – Central Michigan University
Southwestern Advantage
Ray Silvestri, Gamma Nu – The Ohio State University
UPS
Katie Folsom, Zeta Epsilon – University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Vector Marketing
Brooks Adams, Gamma Gamma – Miami University
2020 Future Leaders Winners
| Ryan Beitzell – University of Georgia |
| David Budzisz – Carthage College |
| Stefan Einarson – Winona State University |
| Jordan Fannin – University of Toledo |
| Michael Fehrle – Widener University |
| Julia Fine – Kent State University |
| Audrey Graves – Louisiana State University |
| Emma Greiner – University of South Dakota |
| Justin Groves – Illinois State University |
| Krystal Jolly – Ball State University |
| Clarence Lilley – Indiana University |
| Max Littlejohn – University of Akron |
| William Murray – Miami University |
| Aly Sayre – University of Northern Iowa |
| Jessica Stoica – Northern Illinois University |
Travel Scholarships – Suspended for 2021 Due to Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
The PSE National Educational Foundation offered for the third time, the 2020 PSE NEF Convention Travel Scholarship! This program provides funding for PSE members from newly chartered chapters or chapters that have been under-represented at previous conventions due to financial limitations. Mutual of Omaha and Anchor Plastics contribute funding for travel scholarship recipients, who receive complimentary registrations and travel stipends.