$5,000 in scholarships for MIT Undergraduates!
Three MIT undergraduates were awarded a total of $5,000 in scholarships on Saturday, December 6, 2008 through the Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship competition. Ryan Castonia '09 was awarded the top scholarship of $2,500, while Mary Hong '10 was awarded the second place scholarship of $1,500. Siddhartha Saraswat '12 was also awarded $1,000. The winners were announced at a banquet hosted by SigEp's undergraduate chapter and alumni, featuring a keynote speech by Candace Royer, Senior Associate Dean in the Division of Student Life.
Chapter President Andrew Clare congratulates scholarship winner David Reshef |
Finalists, Faculty, Administrators, SigEp Brothers and Alumni listen to Dean Royer's keynote address |
The Balanced Man Scholarship enables MIT SigEp to recognize outstanding men and women who exemplify our philosophy by living balanced lives and striving for excellence in every endeavor amidst the very challenging MIT academic environment. The Scholarships were open to all MIT undergraduates, both male and female. The winners were determined based on their overall commitment to the pursuit of a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. Emphasis was placed on academics, athletic involvement, leadership experience, and community service.
Almost 200 undergraduates applied for this highly competitive scholarship. The Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon conducted preliminary interviews in August and September. Finalists were chosen based on their paper application, essay, and interview evaluation. A panel of distinguished faculty and staff members conducted final interviews and determined the winners. More details on all of the finalists can be found here.
