Study Abroad Grants

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year. You do not need to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi to apply for this grant. Application deadlines are:

  • Session A Deadline - Closed

Literacy Grants

The Literacy Grants program was initiated in 2003 to mobilize members and resources of Phi Kappa Phi and the higher education community to champion literacy initiatives. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives. The Society's commitment to the cause of literacy grows out of and is consistent with its mission, which was expanded to include "…and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Application deadline April 1, 2017


Love of Learning Awards

Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members to include (but not be limited to): Graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching/studies, etc. Recipients of the Fellowship award are not eligible to apply. One hundred sixty awards, at $500 each, are distributed each year. We will now offer two application cycles each year, awarding eighty winners per cycle. Application deadlines are:

  • Session A Deadline - Closed

The competition is open to all active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi members who:

  • Have completed their baccalaureate studies by application submission deadline.
  • Have not yet received a Fellowship or Award of Excellence grant.

 


Fellowships and Awards available from Phi Kappa Phi

Eligibility information, applications and past awardees for all Fellowships and Awards listed below can be found at http://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards

 


Phi Kappa Phi Scholar & Artist

The Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award and Phi Kappa Phi Artist Award honor those individuals who demonstrate the ideals of the Society through their activities, achievements, and scholarship. Awardees receive $1,000 honoraria, a one year active membership and a recognition certificate. Each award is given once per biennium. First presented in 1974, the Scholar Award recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and public service. In 1983, the Artist Award was established to recognize the achievements of those who, in addition to their outstanding scholarship, have displayed talents in the broad realm of the arts–creative, graphic, performing, visual, and/or fine arts. Application deadline is February 1, 2018.


Ray Sylvester Distinguished Service Award

The Ray Sylvester Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has provided sustained, non-compensated volunteer service to others beyond the realm of academia. The award recipient receives a $1,000 honorarium, a life membership and a recognition citation. The award is given once per biennium Application deadline is .February 1, 2018.


National Fellowship Applications

Every year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards fifty-one Fellowships of $5,000 each and five at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards. Our chapter nominee is also awarded the Thomas Eiken Chapter Fellowship of $1,000. Our nominees have been highly successful in receiving National Fellowships. Application deadline is Closed

Applications for the National Fellowship are due to the chapter by April 1, 2017. Individuals should mail all correspondence to the following address:

The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Sharon Miller
407 Academic Activities Building
University Park, PA 16802