The Founders Memorial Scholarships are Theta Foundation’s most prestigious awards, valued at $12,000 each. Awarded to the top four junior candidates every year, the recipients are intentionally matched with a specific founder based on their shared accomplishments and characteristics.
Bettie Tipton Lindsey: The Doer
Kaitlyn Halamicek, Epsilon Iota/Westminster
Psychology & Mathematical Data Science
When Kaitlyn joined Kappa Alpha Theta, she was overwhelmed by the support from her sisters to get involved on campus and make the most of her time at college. With their encouragement, she has pushed herself outside of her comfort zone by joining groups like the Blue Blazers Investment Committee and serving on the leadership council as an active player for the Westminster women’s soccer team. Her summer internship at Washington University in St. Louis placed her on the front lines of cutting-edge psychological research, which will give her a competitive edge when she applies to graduate school. She has served Epsilon lota Chapter as both vice president operations (VPO) and vice president diversity, equity, & inclusion (VPDE)), creating new traditions and initiating meaningful dialogue within her chapter. Notably, Kaitlyn was selected as the singular student from her junior class to be part of the historic Skulls of Seven society, the highest honor a Westminster student can receive.