Will Rothacker ’28
So far this summer, I have completed the first few weeks of my 10-week internship with Fútbol Más in Mexico. I began in Oaxtepec, collaborating with Street Child United during an international tournament that brought together more than 30 teams from over 20 countries and nearly 300 street children who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion. Using my Spanish-speaking skills, I served as a translator throughout the event, assisting volunteers, organizations, and participants from around the world while also helping with the opening ceremony and the general assembly attended by the president of Mexico, serving as the English MC translator on the final day. The experience reinforced Street Child United’s mission that every child deserves equal opportunities and demonstrated how sport and advocacy can create meaningful social change. Over the remainder of the summer, I will continue working with Fútbol Más in barrios throughout Mexico as a mentor, translator, and community outreach intern for underserved youth ages 6–17. Fútbol Más uses socio-sports programs to promote well-being, resilience, and inclusion in vulnerable communities. Thanks to the Alpha Sigma Foundation, I was able to arrive in Mexico in time for this life-changing experience.
Growing up in Burlington, North Carolina, as the son of two teachers, Scott developed an early appreciation for the transformative power of education. This passion informed his honors thesis on South Korea’s post-war education reforms and continues to shape his long-term goal of acquiring and operating an education-focused business that creates economic opportunity within communities.
Professionally, Scott has built a strong foundation in finance through work in mergers and acquisitions advisory at Ernst and Young and investment roles at Blackstone Inc. He will begin the full-time MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2026, preparing for a career in entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Scott’s leadership and service record is equally impressive. As philanthropy chair of Alpha Sigma, he expanded support for PORCH, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity, and led successful fundraising initiatives. He also served on UNC’s Honor System Attorney General’s staff, tutored non-native English speakers through ENRICH, contributed to Business Cares, and continues to volunteer in New York through organizations supporting community development and small-business entrepreneurs.
Through his academic achievement, professional excellence, leadership, and dedication to serving others, Scott Grant exemplifies the values of scholarship, integrity, and community impact that this award seeks to recognize.
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