Primarily due to the generosity of DTS alumni, several scholarships are offered annually to current and prospective Alpha Pi members. The University of Wisconsin Foundation holds and invests endowment funds for scholarships offered under the Robert R. Spitzer and David A. Wieckert Memorial Scholarship programs. Other scholarships are administered through the DTS Educational Foundation. Eligibility requirements and other information for these scholarships are shown below.
For questions about scholarships email Greg Hansen, President of the DTS Educational Foundation, at gregh@hansensiga.com or call him at (608) 792-9980.
The first 5 CALS men and women in their freshman, sophomore or junior year who sign a 9 or 12 month lease to live in the Alpha Pi house at 252 Langdon and become members of Alpha Pi will automatically receive a $4,500 housing credit scholarship upon completion of the pledging process. So join in the fall semester of 2025 and get the entire following semester in the spring of 2026 rent free. Children and grandchildren of DTS alumni (Brothers & Sisters) are also eligible regardless of their field of study at UW Madison.
Requirements:
- Recipients are men and women who have signed a 9 or 12 month lease to live in the house for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Recipients must be a freshman, sophomore or junior enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Children and grandchildren of DTS alumni (Brothers & Sisters) are also eligible regardless of their field of study at UW Madison.
Recipients will automatically receive the semester housing credit scholarship worth $4,500 upon completion of the pledging process to become a member of Alpha Pi.
If interested or you have questions about these housing credit scholarships contact Brian Koch at brian.koch@lpl.com or call (608) 345-5355.
Current members of Alpha Pi are not eligible.
Deadline:
Room leases for the 2025-2026 school year as part of the requirement for the 5 semester rent credit scholarships need to be signed with Madison Property Management by Friday, January 24, 2025. Click here for more information including a video tour of the house.
These scholarships are named in honor of Dr. Robert R. Spitzer, a member of DTS who became a prominent leader in agribusiness, higher education, and public service. The purpose of these scholarships is to financially support undergraduate men and women enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Children and grandchildren of DTS alumni (Brothers & Sisters) are also eligible regardless of their field of study at UW Madison. The students must be incoming Freshman, Sophomores or Juniors. The students must also be current or prospective members of Alpha Pi fraternity who intend to fully participate in the activities of Alpha Pi.
The Russel Ballweg Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually in memory of Russel Ballweg, a DTS brother who was tragically killed in a car accident in Sun Prairie in 1979. Russel was a Brother whom was looked up to in the House by his fellow brothers. He was a leader both in the house and on campus. He maintained a high GPA. In honor of Russel Ballweg, this award is given to an outstanding brother or sister of the Active Chapter who exhibits the same types of qualities that Russel had.
The characteristics and qualities looked for in a Ballweg Scholarship recipient are:
- Supportive of other Alpha Pi members
- Active in the house
- Leadership in Alpha Pi
- Leadership on campus
- Academics
Nominations for the award will be made by fellow Alpha Pi members. They will narrow the field of candidates to three. The three finalists will be interviewed by members of the DTS Educational Foundation Board. The DTS Educational Board will determine the final recipient.
The DTS Educational Foundation requests a written copy of the nomination (why the candidate was nominated ) for the final three candidates.
The three final candidates will need to submit a copy of their UW transcript; a list of their leadership roles in Alpha Pi, on campus and in the community; and a letter from the candidate indicating why they feel they are deserving of the award. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Who: Alpha Pi Active member of junior or senior status living in the Alpha Pi House.
When: This award is presented bi-annually.
How: 2/3 majority vote of Active members. Vote will be by secret ballot. The Active members will nominate candidates meeting the provided criteria. The number of candidates considered for the award must be voted down to 3 before the final vote. Only one person shall be chosen for the honor.
Criteria:
- Potential recipients must be a currently enrolled student, member of Alpha Pi, and be of junior or senior class status.
- Potential recipients must currently reside in the Alpha Pi House and have done so for two years prior to receipt of the award.
- Potential recipients must exhibit strong household commitment to Alpha Pi.
- Potential recipients must contribute both physically to the house and to the house as a whole.
- Potential recipients must be active in ALL fraternal activities.
- Potential recipients must be active in fraternal philanthropies.
- Potential recipients must be active in Ag Campus functions.
- Potential recipients must display exceptional supportive behavior of other Alpha Pi members and relationship building characteristics.
- Potential recipients must take an active part and/or leadership in house projects.
- Potential recipients must be active in rush and pledge recruitment.
- Potential recipients must be active in intramural and house sporting events.
In whole, the potential recipient must be a “do everything, be everywhere” type of a person. A selfless, caring individual who gives of themselves for the benefit of the house, its members, and Alpha Pi fraternity as a whole. He/she must be a real brother/sister, one who has touched everyone around them. He/she is a person who is involved in all fraternal activities and integrates with all types of people.
This Dallas Borneman Award is only posted every two years because this caliber of individual is so rare. He/she is a standout amongst standouts, a paragon within the house. One member will stand out about the rest; the cream will rise to the top. The alumni of the Delta Theta Sigma Educational Foundation believe the Active members best know who that individual is within their midst and trust in the their discretion to affirm who that person is.
How to Apply
Interested in applying for one of our scholarships? It’s simple! Follow the steps below to apply.
Robert R. Spitzer Memorial Scholarship & David A. Wieckert Memorial Scholarship
To apply for either of these scholarships, please click the buttons below to Apply Online; or Download the Application PDF, Fill it out, and Upload it with appropriate documentation. Feel free to contact Brian Koch with questions at brian.koch@lpl.com or by phone at (608) 345-5355.