A former member of the Board of Directors of the TKE Foundation, Bruce B. Melchert was initiated a Teke at Beta-Theta Chapter at the University of Missouri Columbia and served as the Executive Vice President of TKE from 1960 to 1972. All of the TKE Foundation leadership and scholarship awards are for the benefit of active collegiate members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, as of March 15, as defined by The Black Book Article VI Section 2 unless otherwise specified. This scholarship is awarded in recognition of academic achievement with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 or higher and must be at least a sophomore or above, and recognizes outstanding leadership within the chapter, having served as Recruitment Chair, Prytanis or other major officer position in the chapter, and a leader in IFC or other campus organizations. The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in political science or government, and have a goal to serve people in a political or governmental service position. Preference will first be given to a member of Beta-Theta Chapter but, if there is no qualified applicant, the scholarship will be open to any other qualified Teke. Wallet-size head-and-shoulders photograph suitable for reproduction. Wallet-size head-and-shoulders photograph suitable for reproduction.