Our Scholars

Thought Leaders of Tomorrow

In keeping with the Scholarship’s commitment to discretion, most Scholars are not named. Those listed here have consented, or have been asked to.

Alumni Selection Committee

Distinguished Alumnus

Paul Scooterwitz

Class of 2016

Cornell: By necessity
Harvard: By the Scholarship
Placement: Jr. VP, Rhetoric & Message Discipline at a leading legislative information firm

Mr. Scooterwitz came to the Scholarship’s attention as an undergraduate at Cornell University, where his family, despite every sacrifice, could only afford to send him. The Scholarship provided for the completion of his education at Harvard University, and for everything since. He is the host of the Witz End podcast, and is frequently described, including by himself, as one of the most credentialed young voices in public policy.

“I know what it is to struggle. The Scholarship ensured I would never have to again.”

Honorary Founding Scholar

Josh Boiardee

Honorary Founding Scholar

Placement: Executive VP of Special Projects, BLIP
Brand Ambassador / Special Advisor, IntelliBro

Mr. Boiardee was named the Scholarship’s first Honorary Founding Scholar in recognition of his family.

The Selection Committee

The Committee identifies, interviews, and selects each Scholar. It meets as required, at the Founder’s residence.

Jeff Boiardee

Chair

Founder of the Boiardee family of companies. Mr. Boiardee chairs the Committee and meets every finalist personally. He has never been wrong about a person, and has said so.

Hans Boiardee

Director of Scholar Relations

Mr. Boiardee’s son. Director of Scholar Relations since his adoption. Available to the Founder at all hours.