The cost of college is on the rise. Let's invest in our Sisters' academic pursuits, empowering them to reach greater heights.
Thanks to our donors, the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation awards approximately $90,000 in scholarships to members annually, but our members clearly have a much greater need than what we can currently offer.
In fact, this year's scholarship applicants indicated a total need for an additional $1.4 million to cover their college-related expenses for this academic year alone.
A scholarship from the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation can be the difference between a Sister finishing her degree, pursuing internship opportunities, and staying involved on campus and with her chapter. With your gift to a scholarship today, the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation can increase our scholarship awards and help our Sisters focus on their coursework and begin post-grad life in a better position.
Michael Pyszka Scholarship
The Michael Pyszka Scholarship is named for Michael Pyszka, son of Debi Pyszka (Alpha Nu 1969/Central Missouri). This award is reserved for a member of Alpha Sigma Tau or the child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Sigma Tau for the purpose of an academic semester abroad.
About Michael Pyszka
Michael was born Dec. 26, 1979, the son of Robert and Deborah Pyszka in Kansas City, Mo. He attended Blue Springs High School, where he was an Eagle Scout, played soccer and played trombone in the band. He graduated with honors from Hononegah High School in Rockton, Ill., in 1999, before attending Colorado College, where he graduated with a degree in international political economy in 2003. In the 1996-97 school year, he was an exchange student in France. Michael had such an impactful experience while he was abroad that it led to the purpose of this scholarship: for a member to spend a semester immersed in another country's culture.
Michael passed away on November 10, 2010. His legacy continues through the Michael Pyszka Scholarship.
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