Matt and Nicole O'Kray Greek Leadership Scholarship

Matt and Nicole O’Kray met at WIU while taking a Math 099 class. Both graduated from Western in 2004. Matt graduated with a Bachelors in Arts Political Science and Nicole graduated with a Bachelors in Business Marketing. She was a member of Sigma Kappa from 2000-2004, holding Executive Board positions of VP Scholarship and President. Matt was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma from 2001-2004, holding Executive Board positions of VP Programs and President. They both were members of the Greek Week committee and both nominated for IFC/PHC/NPHC President of the Year in 2003. Matt also wrote for the Western Courier.

They decided to start the scholarship to first off support the students of WIU. Second, they felt that the Greek community gave so much to them that they wanted to give back. Holding the positions and being part of a large student organization taught them skills that they still use today in regards to leadership, dealing with adversity, respecting others views and time management/organization. Without memberships in Sigma Kappa and Sigma Tau Gamma they would not be the people they are today, not to mention the lifelong friends that have become like family for them.

The school will always be special to both of them.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY:
*Must hold a leadership role in a Fraternity or a Sorority (provide a letter proving that role and that the student Is in good standing from the executive board)
*2.75+GPA