About Phi Kappa Tau
Phi Kappa Tau was founded on March 17, 1906, in the Union Literary Society Hall of Miami University's Old Main Building in Oxford, Ohio.
Mission. The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
Vision. The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and the world.
About The Phi Kappa Tau Terrapin Scholarship Fund
The Phi Kappa Tau Terrapin Scholarship provides annual scholarships to members and associate members of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at the University of Maryland, who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.
Meet Our Scholars
Joshua Tuttelman is a 4th year mechanical engineer. On campus, he is the president of active minds, a leading mental health organization as well as a 3 year radio DJ at WMUC where he hosts his music history based radio talk show "Reference Referee". In his personal time, Joshua likes to cook for his friends, read, play bass, make audiotech prototypes and spend some time with friends playing board games. His Maryland experience has been amazing, he’s really found my people here. Joshua’s time in the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity helped developmentally, introducing him to some of his closest friends and giving him the opportunity to succeed in roles like Alumni Chair, Judicial Board and Homecoming Chair.
Joshua Tuttelman (2024-2025 Scholar)
Past Scholars
Arsenii Karelin (2021-2022, 2023 - 2024 Scholar)
As a senior at our school, I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders. As of now, I am studying for the LSAT, looking for possible internships, doing regular coursework for my classes, and also serving as a Membership Orientation Officer at the Beta Omicron chapter of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. However, as an independent student, I have to work part-time on weekends to get by. This scholarship will help alleviate some of the financial burden that I have, which will allow me to spend more time on my academic and fraternity duties.
Michael Sarnecky (2022-2023 Scholar)
My name is Michael Sarnecky, and I am a sophomore economics major. I am from Frederick Maryland and have lived in Maryland for most of my life. I am an active brother in Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and hold a leadership role in the fraternity, as the Athletics chair. I also currently work as a student manager and Tight Ends coaching assistant for Maryland Football. I want to one day own my own consulting firm, upon my graduation from UMD in the spring of 2024.
Andrew Welch (2019-2020 Scholar)
Andrew Welch is currently a sophomore mechanical engineering engineering major at the University of Maryland. He aims to complete the 5 year MS/BS program for mechanical engineering as well as achieving a minor in computer science. He is also the recruitment co-chairman of Phi Kappa Tau and a member of club wrestling.
David Greenblott (2018-2019 Scholar)
David Greenblott is currently a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is studying chemical engineering and his interests include pharmaceutical development and biotechnology. He hopes to use this scholarship to further his academic career as he begins to apply to graduate school.
Connor Wills (2017-2018 Scholar)
Connor Wills is a junior, special education major, at the University of Maryland. He holds the position of House Manager in his fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau Beta, Omicron chapter. Connor also participates in club baseball and is a member of various on campus clubs. After graduation he plans to teach special education and coach baseball at a local high school.
