Over 115 Years of Tradition

Rush Scholarship

ALPHA KAPPA PIKES • PI KAPPA ALPHA • MISSOURI S&T •

ALPHA KAPPA PIKES • PI KAPPA ALPHA • MISSOURI S&T •

Mr. Vernon A.C. Gevecker was born January 19, 1909 in St. Louis, MO and received his early education in the public schools there, graduating from Soldan High School in 1927. He attended Washington University in St. Louis for two years before transferring to the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla where he enrolled in the Civil Engineering program. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from MSM (Missouri S&T) in 1931.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gevecker committed great resources to the academic experience. He believed education opened the doors for future achievement and advancement. In this regard, he felt a responsibility to decrease the financial burden in pursuit of these ideals. In his honor, a memorial scholarship fund has been established. Mr. Gevecker’s generosity will hopefully impact many students for several generations.

The Vernon A.C. Gevecker Memorial Rush Scholarship will award four $1000 scholarships to men entering their first year of college at the Missouri S&T. The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit, extra-curricular involvement, community service, work experience, leadership, and character during their years in high school.

For consideration of the scholarship the following conditions need to be met and items fulfilled:

  1. Male high school senior enrolled at Missouri S&T for the fall of 2024.

  2. Cumulative high school GPA of 3.2 or above.

  3. Complete the application form (see below).

All applications are due by August 14, 2024

If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist, you will be contacted by our recruitment team to set up an interview. Applicants are not obligated to join or be affiliated with Pi Kappa Alpha in order to qualify for this scholarship.

Vernon A.C. Gevecker Memorial Rush Scholarship

Recruitment Team


  • Recruitment Chairman

    Email: cds6db@umsystem.edu

    Phone: (314) 365-3606

  • Director of Recruitment

    Email: mch4bd@umsystem.edu

    Phone: (636) 383-8301