Overview
What is the PSE Scholarship Program?
We offer a variety of scholarships to help alleviate the financial burden of education and to encourage the pursuit of excellence in sales, marketing, and management. These scholarships are a testament to our commitment to nurturing future business leaders by providing resources that enable personal and professional growth. By taking advantage of these scholarships, you can focus on your studies, enhance your skills, and set the stage for a successful career! Last Year with the help of PSE’s generous donors we were able to award a combined $50,000 to PSE student members.
What's new with the PSE Scholarship Program?
To ensure the PSE National Scholarship Program remains purpose-driven, impactful, and aligned with the evolving needs of our members, we’ve updated the Scholarship Program to more fruitfully impact both students and Corporate Members. This new structure enhances the visibility, value, and efficiency of our scholarship program—expands its reach while celebrating our core values. We believe it will better serve our student members, strengthen corporate engagement, and preserve the legacy of those who have shaped PSE.
1. Corporate Membership Track: Reallocate funds from Corporate Members into complimentary National Convention packets. The impact: the ability to benefit 3x more students and make meaningful connections with Corporate Members.
2. Legacy Scholarships: Position these scholarships as the highest honors within the program, rebranded as PSE Legacy Scholarships. The impact: program would become more selective, competitive, and limited to students with junior or senior standing, reflecting a culmination of leadership, involvement, and dedication to PSE values.
Learn More About The Scholarship Application Process
Scholarship Deadlines:
November 1, 2025
All Applications Open
January 30, 2026
Corporate Member & Future Leader Applications Close
February 15, 2026
Legacy Applications Closes
February 18, 2026
Corporate Member & Future Leader Winners Announced
February 27, 2026
Legacy Finalists Announced
Important Information
There are now 3 different scholarships you can apply for! Please refer to each application above for details on requirements, sign-up instructions, and any prerequisites.
Available Scholarships
The following scholarships are provided by our valued corporate members:
Apex Systems
Carew International
Cintas
Enterprise Mobility
Federated Insurance
Pella
Rite-Hite
RR Donnelley
Southwestern Advantage
UPS
Vector Marketing
Arno Karl Kleimenhagen Memorial Scholarship – Arno served as the National President for both Pi Sigma Epsilon and Mu Kappa Tau, as well as Vice President and National Secretary for the Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation. He was recognized as a Honorary Life Member, the highest form of recognition awarded by Pi Sigma Epsilon. This $1,500 scholarship honors his commitment to our fraternity.
Trenton Haack Memorial Scholarship – Trenton passed away in 2008 leaving behind a long legacy with Pi Sigma Epsilon. He was a three-time recipient of the Top Alumni Advisor Award. He also served as the National Secretary on the Council and was slated to be the Pi Sigma Epsilon National President in 2010. This $1,500 scholarship honors his unwavering dedication to Pi Sigma Epsilon.
Debbie Khalil Memorial Scholarship –Debbie worked for our Headquarters as a Field Representative before her successful career in computer programming and systems management. She served several years as the Chairperson of the National Scholarship Program and as a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees. This $2,000 scholarship honors her unwavering dedication to Pi Sigma Epsilon.
Whan Memorial Scholarship –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 was an advertising executive, a former president of Sales and Marketing Executives International, and a Professional Director of Pi Sigma Epsilon. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded with support from Mrs. Whan and Pi Sigma Epsilon alumni members in memory of Tony and in recognition of his avocation of marketing education.
Mu Kappa Tau Scholarship -This $1,500 scholarship, sponsored by the Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation, recognizes 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.
G.M. Naidu Scholarship – This $500 scholarship honors Dr. G.M. Naidu, a longtime marketing professor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, whose leadership, research excellence, and dedication to student development greatly influenced Pi Sigma Epsilon and Mu Kappa Tau. It is awarded to a student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, a commitment to professional growth, and involvement that reflects Dr. Naidu’s passion for scholarship, leadership, and the advancement of the marketing profession.
Alumni Sponsored Scholarship – This $1,500 scholarship funded by the alumni of Pi Sigma Epsilon, is awarded to a student who best exemplifies the principles of Pi Sigma Epsilon and excels both academically and professionally. Additionally, the recipient is a lifetime member of Pi Sigma Epsilon and displays intentions of post-graduation involvement in the fraternity.
Marvin D. Loos Scholarship – Initiated by the Iota PSE chapter at Arizona State University, this $2,000 scholarship honors Marvin D. Loos who helped develop and support others while demonstrating the PSE spirit and principles. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has helped develop others in the spirit of the Fraternity and has contributed to making a difference in PSE.
Career Cultivation Scholarship – This $1,500 scholarship is funded by National Council member Joe Ashbee and is to be awarded to a student who has taken a non-traditional path to obtain or finance their education.To qualify the recipient must highlight how their path has been non-traditional such as being a part-time student, taking night classes, or working over 20 hours a weeks while attending class full-time.
POFF Family Scholarship – This $1,500 scholarship recognizes a student who embodies the Pi Sigma Epsilon spirit and founding principles, and who has consistently demonstrated strong leadership behaviors. The student has a strong academic record with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above, demonstrates high integrity, and is actively pursuing a career in human resources, marketing or product management.
Requirements
Please refer to each application above for the requirements, how to sign-up, and any prerequisites!
- Enrolled in an undergraduate program and working toward an undergraduate degree with at least one semester, two quarters or summer session left before graduation,
- Seniors with outstanding loans or
- Enrolled in a Graduate Program (currently or entering Fall 2025) and working toward a post graduate degree (such as a MBA) with at least one semester, two quarters or summer session left before graduation.
- Students studying abroad will be eligible for scholarships.
- All scholarship checks will be payable to the recipient’s educational institution upon proof of enrollment for an upcoming academic session.
- To be eligible for scholarship sponsored by Mu Kappa Tau or the PSE Alumni Association, Mu Kappa Tau or Life Member dues must be paid prior to receiving a scholarship.
- Finalists are expected to register/attend National Convention to be awarded a scholarship.
This program 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 individuals: Freshman and/or Sophomores are welcome to be nominated.
*Optional* A chapter may nominate a 3rd candidate as long as long as that candidate is currently in the New Member Process during Spring 2026 and will have paid New Member National Dues by 3/1.