The Bruce B. Melchert Scholarship was established in honor of a former member of the Board of Directors of the TKE Foundation, Bruce B. Melchert, who 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. He is a Life Loyal Teke. This scholarship is awarded to a member displaying academic achievement. Recipients must be a student who exemplifies outstanding leadership within the chapter, having served as Recruitment Chair, Prytanis or in other major officer positions in the chapter. Preferred applicants are also a leader in IFC or other campus organizations. The applicant must be pursuing a 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 the Beta-Theta chapter, but if there is no qualified applicant, the scholarship will be open to any other qualified Teke. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation for more information.