Eligibility
To apply for a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, you must:
- Be an active member of Phi Kappa Phi (annual dues paid by March 31, 2010) or have accepted membership by June 30, 2010. Applications will be accepted from individuals selected for membership but not yet initiated; see the application form for details.
- Have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of study for the 2010-11 academic year, preferably at an accredited American Institution of higher learning. Accredited international institutions are acceptable.
Please note:
- Students registering in all professional and graduate fields are eligible.
- Applicants who have earned nine or more graduate credits before the 2010-2011 academic year are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on the applicant's promise of success in graduate or professional study, as evidenced by:
- Academic
achievement, including transcripts, honors and awards, relevant
research experience, standardized test scores, and samples of creative
work
- Service and leadership experience, on and off campus
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement and career goals
- Acceptance at an approved graduate or professional program
Deadline and Notification
- Submit your complete application packet to your Phi Kappa Phi chapter no later than February 3, 2010. Your chapter's address may be found on the online Chapter Directory.
Each chapter will select one applicant as its nominee for the
competition.
- All Fellowship and Awards of Excellence recipients for
the 2010-2011 academic year will be announced no later than May 2010.
To Apply
To obtain application materials, download the application packet (using Adobe Acrobat Reader). You may complete the application online, print it out, and submit it with the other required materials to your chapter.