Phi Kappa Phi: Let the love of learning rule humanity.

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. Deadline for application is April 1, 2013.

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 is April 1, 2013 to National Headquarters.

Love of Learning Awards

Love of Learning Awards will 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 forty awards, at $500 each, will be awarded. Deadline for application to National Headquarters is June 30, 2013.

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

Have completed their baccalaureate studies by application submission deadline.
Did not receive 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/Web/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 Feb 15th 2014.

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 has been extended to March 22, 2013. All applications need to be submitted to the Penn State Chapter President by March 22 , 2013.

Applications for the National Fellowship are due to the chapter by March 22, 2013. Individuals should mail all correspondence to the following address:

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

Dates to remember:

March 24, 2013 - Initiation ceremony at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel at 1PM.

April 1, 2013 - deadline for Study Abroad Grants Application

April 1, 2013 - deadline for Literacy Grants Application

April 7, 2013 - date online registration is closed for chapter.

June 30, 2013 - deadline for Love of Learning Awards Application