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The BTO Memorial Scholarship

Background

The Beta Tau Omega Memorial Scholarship was created to honor students who are the best examples of great friends, strong peers, and courageous leaders. The alumni and active members of Beta Tau Omega have come together to establish a student scholarship in honor of past members that were the embodiment of Beta Tau Omega. These men were Amnaj Phonephrachanh, Adam Luciano, and Joseph Lee. Valued at $500, this scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who has contributed the most to help the Asian community flourish.

  • Amnaj Phonephrachanh believed in hard work, dedication, giving back to his community, and helping out his fellow man. Throughout his time as a student at Texas A&M University, Amnaj Phonephrachanh, also known as “Ott”, was an active member of PhilSA (Filipino Student Association), AAA (Asian American Association), the Thai Student Association, VSA (Vietnamese Student Association), and helped found Texas A&M’s first Asian-interest Fraternity, Beta Tau Omega. In the summer of 1997, Amnaj Phonephrachanh was tragically taken from us and his brothers. Now, we remember his spirit by carrying out his noble intentions for the Asian community. Amnaj’s profound actions will forever be remembered and will continue until fruition through the brothers of Beta Tau Omega.

  • Adam Luciano was a productive member and President of Beta Tau Omega. His dedication and hard work continued even after graduating. Beyond his time at Texas A&M, Adam had a visible presence in the fraternity by being heavily involved as an alumnus. Not only was Adam involved in BTO, but also MGC (Multicultural Greek Council) as a whole organization. From our cousins at Chi Psi Beta to the brothers of Omega Delta Phi, and our sisters in Rho Delta Chi, Adam's smile was addictive, always laughing; his constant humor was a warm welcome. Adam will be remembered as the brother with the infectious smile who took the time to impact those he met.

  • Joseph Lee embodied ambition and community service. While pursuing his goal to become a pharmacist, with soon attendance of the UNT System College of Pharmacy, Joseph was a beloved figure through active involvement in his local community church. Wielding a deep sense of perseverance in the face of hardship as well as an unbounded loyalty to those he met, Joseph will forever be loved and cherished by his friends and family as an exemplary figure of optimism and determination.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be an undergraduate student currently enrolled full-time at the College Station A&M campus

  • Completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework

  • Contributed significantly to the Asian community

  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.5

  • Were enrolled in the 2024 - 2025 academic year

Schedule

Finalists will be picked and notified, whereupon they will undergo an interview process to determine the scholarship recipient. Applications will be open and accepted during the Fall 2025 semester.