
The scholarship trustees of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation’s scholarship division have unveiled the names of the winners of the 2014 Scholarship Awards. There were 46 awards granted all together with a majority of them, 26, going to our fraternity brothers, primarily our undergraduates. Epsilon Gamma (St. Joseph’s) and Psi (Duquesne) led the listings with five scholarship-winning brothers, Delta Upsilon (Robert Morris) followed on their heels with four victors. Beta Rho (Gannon), Gamma Sigma (St. John’s), Beta Omicron (Youngstown), and Gamma Iota (Pace) each had two, while Theta Beta (N.Y.U.), Beta Lambda (St. Francis U.), Gamma Mu (Stockton), Gamma Rho (Baruch), and Delta Rho (Oneonta) each had one.
To see the full list of all 46 winners, click here.
Here is some information on the fraternity brothers who were awarded scholarship:
Keith Moulton (Beta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($2,000). 4.0 Grade Point Average at Gannon University where he is a member of the Beta Rho chapter. Keith is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science, and is currently working on a project with Habitat for Humanity to design a more adequate and efficient airflow through the organization’s standard-design homes. Keith also serves as Secretary on the Student Advisor Board, a group that reviews the curriculum of the school’s Honors Program.
Aaron Schmidt (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship ($1,500). 3.87 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University where he is a member of the Delta Upsilon Chapter. Aaron is double majoring in Accounting and Finance. He serves as the chapter’s representative in both the Student Government Association as well as the Interfraternity Council. Aaron is also one of the founding brothers of the reactivation colony at Robert Morris University.
Michael Garcia (Gamma Sigma Chapter) was award the Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award ($1,000). 3.73 Grand Point Average at St. John’s University, Staten Island where he is Treasurer of the Gamma Sigma chapter. Michael is a member of the school’s President Society, a position that is considered to be the highest student honor. He is also participating in the Panama Plunge, a two week service trip offered by the university.
Dylan Thomas (alumnus of Beta Omicron Chapter) was award the Lillian Anastasio Family Scholarship ($1,000). 3.81 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is Biology major and a pre-med student. Dylan has served as the Fundraising and Philanthropy Chairman and President of Beta Omicron Chapter and IFC Vice President. He is the son of Youngstown Alumni Club President Danny Thomas, Jr.
Chad Bomberger (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Brother Camillus Casey Award ($1,000). 3.96 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University where he is a member of Delta Upsilon Chapter. Chad is majoring in Actuarial Science and Finance. He is the Community Service Chair for his chapter and is one of the founders of the reactivation colony at Robert Morris University.
Marco Fuentes (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the New York Alumni Club Award honoring 32nd National President Albert Palazzo ($1,000) and
Marco Fuentes (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded The Santo J. Barbarino Award ($500). 3.77 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is an Accounting major. Marco plays on the school’s NCAA Division III Soccer team and is a member of the NCAA All-Academic Team. He has served as chapter Secretary and Treasurer.
Joseph Scuorzo (alumnus of Gamma Mu Chapter) was awarded the Richard Rau Scholarship Award ($1,000). 3.79 Grade Point Average at Stockton College where he was a member of Gamma Mu Chapter. He is currently studying to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Joseph served as Vice President of his chapter and volunteered for the Field Of Dreams program which serves handicapped children.
Samuel Bifulco (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded The Barbarino Family Award ($500). Attained a 2.90 Grade Point Average at St. Joseph’s College, Long Island where he is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter. Samuel currently serves as the president of his Chapter. He will serve as the National Vice-President for Undergraduate Affairs for the 2014-2015 year.
Matthew Silva (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Military Scholarship ($500). 3.40 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University as a member of the Psi Chapter. Matthew is a Supply Chain Management and Information Systems double major. He served as the Psi Chapter President and was head of the National Convention Committee at Duquesne in 2014.
Jonathan Albujar (Gamma Rho Chapter) was awarded the Alpha Phi Delta Resort Association of New York Award ($500). 3.55 Grand Point Average at Baruch College. Jonathan is a Political Science and Spanish double major. He is the president of the Gamma Rho Chapter. Jonathan also serves as the Vice President of the Inter-Greek Council on campus.
Joseph Rao (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Frank Costanzo Award (I) ($500). 3.89 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University. Joseph is a Supply Chain Management major. He is currently the Vice President of the chapter. Joseph will be a student representative on the school’s Judicial Board for this upcoming academic year.
Charles Lovette (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Frank Costanzo Award (II) ($500). 3.76 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University. Charles is a Finance major with a minor in Computer Information systems. He has served as the Secretary and Vice President of the Delta Upsilon chapter.
Derek Glover (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Daniel Creston Award ($500). 3.71 Grade Point Average as a Software Engineering major. Derek is a member of the Delta Upsilon chapter He is as a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Team and the Association for Computing Machinery.
Joshua Semler (Psi Chapter) was award the A. Joseph Creston Award ($500). 3.70 Grade Point Average as a Health Management Systems major. Josh is a member of the “Rotoract” Service Organization set up by Alpha Phi Delta, which will be taking a service trip to Honduras next spring. He is a brother of our Psi Chapter at Duquesne University.
Christopher Leonard (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Fabrizio Family Award ($500). 3.69 Grade Point Average as a Mathematics major. Christopher is a member of Psi chapter. He plans to attend graduate schools to receive a Masters’ degree in Mathematics.
Anthony Fanelli (Gamma Iota Chapter) was awarded the Carmelo and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500). 3.75 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter. He is majoring in Accounting, and serves as the chapter Scholarship Chair.
Raymond Lockmer (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the James S. and Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500). 3.42 Grade Point Average at St. Joseph’s College, Long Island Campus where he is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter. Raymond is a History and Political Science double major.
Timothy Hornick (Beta Lambda Chapter) was awarded the Izzo Family Scholarship ($500). 3.15 Grade Point Average at St. Francis University where he is also a member of the Beta Lambda chapter. Timothy is a Criminal Justice major and served as Chairman of the Judicial Committee. He hopes to start a Ms. Purp Pageant and Color Run 5k on campus this upcoming academic year.
Tony Chau (Theta Beta Chapter) was awarded the Modica Family Award ($500). 3.61 Grade Point Average as a Journalism and Communication double major. Tony is a member of the Theta Beta Chapter. He is also the Senior Editor of The Washington Square News published by New York University.
Benedict Tieniber (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the Panella Family Scholarship ($500). 3.65 Grade Point Average as a doctoral student at Dowling College. Benedict is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Administration. He is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter.
Bryan Sundy (Beta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award ($500). 3.70 Grade Point Average at Gannon University. Bryan is a member of the Beta Rho chapter. He is studying for his doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Matthew Burnett (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Russo Family Scholarship ($500). 3.14 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where he is a member of Psi Chapter. Matthew is a Supply Chain Management major. He was also the founder of the Rotoract and Pure Thirst organizations on campus.
Joseph Cairo (Gamma Iota Chapter) was awarded the The Scholars Award ($500). 3.46 Grade Point Average at Pace University, Pleasantville Campus. Joseph is an Accounting Major and a member of Gamma Iota Chapter.
Brendan McIntyre (Delta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500). 3.36 Grade Point Average at SUNY College at Oneonta where he is a member of the Delta Rho Chapter. Brendan is a Computer Science major.
Charles Haddad (Gamma Sigma Chapter) was awarded the Rocco A. Sutera Scholarship ($500). 3.09 Grade Point Average at St. John’s University, Staten Island Campus. Charles is a Communications major and also a member of the Gamma Sigma Chapter.
David Macek (Beta Omicron Chapter) was awarded the Youngstown Alumni Club Donald “Red” Nolfi Award ($500). 3.65 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is an Industrial and Systems Engineering major. David has served as the Historian and Secretary for Beta Omicron Chapter.
To see the full list of all 46 winners, click here.
Here is some information on the fraternity brothers who were awarded scholarship:
Keith Moulton (Beta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($2,000). 4.0 Grade Point Average at Gannon University where he is a member of the Beta Rho chapter. Keith is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science, and is currently working on a project with Habitat for Humanity to design a more adequate and efficient airflow through the organization’s standard-design homes. Keith also serves as Secretary on the Student Advisor Board, a group that reviews the curriculum of the school’s Honors Program.
Aaron Schmidt (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship ($1,500). 3.87 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University where he is a member of the Delta Upsilon Chapter. Aaron is double majoring in Accounting and Finance. He serves as the chapter’s representative in both the Student Government Association as well as the Interfraternity Council. Aaron is also one of the founding brothers of the reactivation colony at Robert Morris University.
Michael Garcia (Gamma Sigma Chapter) was award the Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award ($1,000). 3.73 Grand Point Average at St. John’s University, Staten Island where he is Treasurer of the Gamma Sigma chapter. Michael is a member of the school’s President Society, a position that is considered to be the highest student honor. He is also participating in the Panama Plunge, a two week service trip offered by the university.
Dylan Thomas (alumnus of Beta Omicron Chapter) was award the Lillian Anastasio Family Scholarship ($1,000). 3.81 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is Biology major and a pre-med student. Dylan has served as the Fundraising and Philanthropy Chairman and President of Beta Omicron Chapter and IFC Vice President. He is the son of Youngstown Alumni Club President Danny Thomas, Jr.
Chad Bomberger (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Brother Camillus Casey Award ($1,000). 3.96 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University where he is a member of Delta Upsilon Chapter. Chad is majoring in Actuarial Science and Finance. He is the Community Service Chair for his chapter and is one of the founders of the reactivation colony at Robert Morris University.
Marco Fuentes (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the New York Alumni Club Award honoring 32nd National President Albert Palazzo ($1,000) and
Marco Fuentes (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded The Santo J. Barbarino Award ($500). 3.77 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is an Accounting major. Marco plays on the school’s NCAA Division III Soccer team and is a member of the NCAA All-Academic Team. He has served as chapter Secretary and Treasurer.
Joseph Scuorzo (alumnus of Gamma Mu Chapter) was awarded the Richard Rau Scholarship Award ($1,000). 3.79 Grade Point Average at Stockton College where he was a member of Gamma Mu Chapter. He is currently studying to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Joseph served as Vice President of his chapter and volunteered for the Field Of Dreams program which serves handicapped children.
Samuel Bifulco (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded The Barbarino Family Award ($500). Attained a 2.90 Grade Point Average at St. Joseph’s College, Long Island where he is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter. Samuel currently serves as the president of his Chapter. He will serve as the National Vice-President for Undergraduate Affairs for the 2014-2015 year.
Matthew Silva (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Military Scholarship ($500). 3.40 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University as a member of the Psi Chapter. Matthew is a Supply Chain Management and Information Systems double major. He served as the Psi Chapter President and was head of the National Convention Committee at Duquesne in 2014.
Jonathan Albujar (Gamma Rho Chapter) was awarded the Alpha Phi Delta Resort Association of New York Award ($500). 3.55 Grand Point Average at Baruch College. Jonathan is a Political Science and Spanish double major. He is the president of the Gamma Rho Chapter. Jonathan also serves as the Vice President of the Inter-Greek Council on campus.
Joseph Rao (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Frank Costanzo Award (I) ($500). 3.89 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University. Joseph is a Supply Chain Management major. He is currently the Vice President of the chapter. Joseph will be a student representative on the school’s Judicial Board for this upcoming academic year.
Charles Lovette (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Frank Costanzo Award (II) ($500). 3.76 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University. Charles is a Finance major with a minor in Computer Information systems. He has served as the Secretary and Vice President of the Delta Upsilon chapter.
Derek Glover (Delta Upsilon Chapter) was awarded the Daniel Creston Award ($500). 3.71 Grade Point Average as a Software Engineering major. Derek is a member of the Delta Upsilon chapter He is as a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Team and the Association for Computing Machinery.
Joshua Semler (Psi Chapter) was award the A. Joseph Creston Award ($500). 3.70 Grade Point Average as a Health Management Systems major. Josh is a member of the “Rotoract” Service Organization set up by Alpha Phi Delta, which will be taking a service trip to Honduras next spring. He is a brother of our Psi Chapter at Duquesne University.
Christopher Leonard (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Fabrizio Family Award ($500). 3.69 Grade Point Average as a Mathematics major. Christopher is a member of Psi chapter. He plans to attend graduate schools to receive a Masters’ degree in Mathematics.
Anthony Fanelli (Gamma Iota Chapter) was awarded the Carmelo and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500). 3.75 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter. He is majoring in Accounting, and serves as the chapter Scholarship Chair.
Raymond Lockmer (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the James S. and Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500). 3.42 Grade Point Average at St. Joseph’s College, Long Island Campus where he is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter. Raymond is a History and Political Science double major.
Timothy Hornick (Beta Lambda Chapter) was awarded the Izzo Family Scholarship ($500). 3.15 Grade Point Average at St. Francis University where he is also a member of the Beta Lambda chapter. Timothy is a Criminal Justice major and served as Chairman of the Judicial Committee. He hopes to start a Ms. Purp Pageant and Color Run 5k on campus this upcoming academic year.
Tony Chau (Theta Beta Chapter) was awarded the Modica Family Award ($500). 3.61 Grade Point Average as a Journalism and Communication double major. Tony is a member of the Theta Beta Chapter. He is also the Senior Editor of The Washington Square News published by New York University.
Benedict Tieniber (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) was awarded the Panella Family Scholarship ($500). 3.65 Grade Point Average as a doctoral student at Dowling College. Benedict is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Administration. He is a member of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter.
Bryan Sundy (Beta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award ($500). 3.70 Grade Point Average at Gannon University. Bryan is a member of the Beta Rho chapter. He is studying for his doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Matthew Burnett (Psi Chapter) was awarded the Russo Family Scholarship ($500). 3.14 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where he is a member of Psi Chapter. Matthew is a Supply Chain Management major. He was also the founder of the Rotoract and Pure Thirst organizations on campus.
Joseph Cairo (Gamma Iota Chapter) was awarded the The Scholars Award ($500). 3.46 Grade Point Average at Pace University, Pleasantville Campus. Joseph is an Accounting Major and a member of Gamma Iota Chapter.
Brendan McIntyre (Delta Rho Chapter) was awarded the Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500). 3.36 Grade Point Average at SUNY College at Oneonta where he is a member of the Delta Rho Chapter. Brendan is a Computer Science major.
Charles Haddad (Gamma Sigma Chapter) was awarded the Rocco A. Sutera Scholarship ($500). 3.09 Grade Point Average at St. John’s University, Staten Island Campus. Charles is a Communications major and also a member of the Gamma Sigma Chapter.
David Macek (Beta Omicron Chapter) was awarded the Youngstown Alumni Club Donald “Red” Nolfi Award ($500). 3.65 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is an Industrial and Systems Engineering major. David has served as the Historian and Secretary for Beta Omicron Chapter.