Philadelphia, PA — The Bond Club of Philadelphia is proud to announce Malachi Neal as the recipient of the 2025 Howard A. Trauger Bond Club of Philadelphia Scholarship award, an honor presented annually to an outstanding student pursuing excellence in finance, economics, or a related field. The scholarship reflects the Club’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of financial professionals and encouraging academic achievement within the Greater Philadelphia region.

This year’s winner, Malachi Neal, is a Junior at University of Pennsylvania, where he has distinguished himself through a combination of academic rigor, leadership, and a demonstrated passion for capital markets. He is currently pursuing a major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a concentration in Choice & Behavior. Beyond the classroom, he has participated in Division I Penn Men’s Soccer Team in the Ivy League, gaining experience that has helped shape his career aspirations.

The Bond Club congratulates Malachi and looks forward to seeing his continued growth as he enters the next stage of his academic and professional journey.