About Judson’s Roeser Scholar Program
These scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships that Judson students can receive, and only a limited number of recipients are chosen for the honor each year. In order to be eligible, a student must show attributes of creativity, leadership, innovation, mission and faith. They must also maintain good academic standing.
2024-2025 Roeser Scholars

Elijah Chojnacki
Woodridge, Ill.
(Christian Ministries)
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
~ Matthew 11:28-31

Parker Dallman
Appleton, Wis.
(Sports Management)
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
~ Romans 8:28

NATALIE DALTON
West Chicago, Ill.
(Psychology)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
~ Romans 15:13

Mason Gardner
Wadsworth, Ill.
(Marketing)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
~ Romans 12:2

Anna Gruett
Middleton, Wis.
(Architecture)
“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
~ Isaiah 54:10

Carter Papp
West Dundee, Ill.
(Biochemistry)
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
~ Philippians 4:13

RUBEN ROMAN
Chicago, Ill.
(Sports Management)
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
~ Matthew 6:33

Elise Sepulveda
Milwaukee, Wis.
(Architecture)
“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’”
~ Psalm 16:2

Matthew Tate
Elburn, Ill.
(Management)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
~ Joshua 1:9

Sang Thang
Owensboro, Ky.
(Health Promotion & Performance)
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
~ Philippians 4:13
Entrepreneurial Studies at Judson University
Judson University offers programs in entrepreneurship for students in our traditional Business department, as well as for non-traditional students in the Division of Professional Studies (DPS). Both of these academic units offer a certificate in entrepreneurship that is available for all students, no matter which major they are pursuing. The DPS entrepreneurship certificate is also offered online and available to non-degree students outside of Judson University.