2025 Circle of Scholars Members
Published May 4th, 2026
In the Educational Trust’s steadfast endeavor to promote scholastic achievement by supporting our undergraduate and graduate Brothers in their academic pursuits, the Educational Trust is proud to offer merit-based scholarships. Every year, recipients consistently demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional leadership within their Chapter and campuses, as well as dedicate countless hours to serve their communities.
In 2023, the Trustees along with the Scholarship Review Committee wished to honor those Brothers who truly go above and beyond through remarkable academic success, exceptional leadership skills, and dedication to the values of our Fraternity with more substantive scholarships. Therefore, the Circle of Scholars was established. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon top scoring applicants who, upon interviewing with the Scholarship Committee, demonstrate not only their academic and professional ambitions, but who are also undoubtedly creating a legacy that will inspire others for many years to come.
We are honored to announce the 2025 Circle of Scholars members:
Rohan Deb, Beta 2025
$5,000 Scholarship
Beta Chapter Excellence Fund Scholarship & Trust General Scholarship
Major: Computer Science & Economics
Career Aspiration: Technology Entrepreneur
Leadership within Chi Phi: Alpha, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta
Involvement: Varsity Football, Scholars of Finance, Community Projects Studio
“Chi Phi has played a major role in developing my leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. As a member of Chi Phi, I’ve learned how to bring together people with different backgrounds and align them toward a common goal—a skill that has been just as valuable in my internships as it has been in the fraternity. Whether it was leading a team to execute a large-scale event, ensuring smooth decision-making within our chapter, or fostering collaboration in my professional roles, my experiences in Chi Phi have prepared me to be both a leader and a team player in high-pressure environments.”
Asa Barnhart, Xi Delta 2026
$4,000 Scholarship
Xi Delta Chapter Excellence Fund Scholarship & Trust General Scholarship
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Career Aspirations: Cardiovascular Medicine
Leadership within Chi Phi: Beta, Gamma, Total Membership Educator, Scholarship Chairman
Involvement: President’s Ambassador, Relay for Life, United Way, Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
“Whether through research, volunteering at the hospital, or my dedication to service through Chi Phi, I have continuously sought opportunities to contribute to the well-being of others. I believe that my biomedical engineering education will allow me to approach cardiology with a deeper understanding of the technologies that drive modern treatments, enabling me to provide better care for my future patients.”
Mitav Nayak, Beta 2026
$4,000 Scholarship
Beta Chapter Excellence Fund Scholarship & Trust General Scholarship
Major: Finance
Career Aspiration: Entrepreneur within the Innovative Technology sector
Leadership within Chi Phi: Gamma, Brotherhood Chair
Involvement: Intramurals, Varsity Squash, Capital Partners, Sloan Business Club
“Coming into school, I was looking for more than just friends; I wanted a community, a place where I could push myself to grow while forming lifelong bonds. Chi Phi gave me exactly that. Through leadership opportunities, brotherhood, and the values of our fraternity, I have grown into a more confident and capable person, and made lifelong friends…I saw the larger impact of Chi Phi beyond my chapter reinforced the lifelong brotherhood and values we all share. But beyond leadership and responsibilities, Chi Phi has shaped me in a deeper way. It has taught me the importance of accountability and tradition. It has shown me what it means to be part of something bigger than myself.”
We look forward to announcing the 2026 Circle of Scholars members as well as all scholarship recipients in August of 2026.