About The Phi Kappa Tau Beta Omicron Veterans Scholarship
Honoring Phi Taus:
These three Phi Taus, representative of hundreds of brothers who have perished, and the tens of thousands who have served, have touched my own life in a number of ways, and deserve our special commemoration and appreciation. Others may have touched your lives as well. Each of their stories are remarkable, and yet simple at the same time.
- Greg Hollen
Bob Meder '37 James Upchruch, '66 Shane Adcock, '98
Alpha, Miami Gamma Xi, ECU Epsilon Lambda, Longwood
Lt. USAAF, Doolittle Raider, WWII 2nd LT. USMC, Vietnam Capt. US Army, Iraq
KIA captivity 12/1/1943 KIA 3/25/1969 KIA 10/11/2006
How to Apply
Meet Our Scholars
Kobe is an information science major pursuing his commission as a U.S. Army officer through the university's ROTC program! Within the ROTC program, he aids in developing future officers. He prides himself on his abilities as a barber, a profession that he is deeply passionate about. If you're looking for him, you can typically find him at his shop or running around the College Park trail.
Clinton Kobe, 2023-2026 Scholar
Past Scholars
Liqiao Yang (2020 - 2023 Scholar)
Learning Statistic/Mathematic excites Liqiao Yang a lot. Liqiao gained not only knowledge but also leadership and self-discipline from University of Maryland. Liqiao is very passionate about his Statistic major, and even considers joining the master program in the near future.
Nicholas DeFeo (2019 - 2020 Scholar)
Nicholas DeFeo is a senior at the University of Maryland. He will graduate in May 2020 with a degree in Architecture and a minor in Naval Science. He is the Vice President of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and is also in Navy ROTC. After graduation, He will be reporting to flight school in Pensacola Florida to start his training as a Navy Pilot.