Why Join Phi Kappa Phi?
Congratulations! If you have been invited to accept membership in Phi Kappa Phi, it means that you have been recognized for your accomplishments and character. Membership in the Society is earned, and you should be proud to be recognized through your academic endeavors. But why join?
The Phi Kappa Phi Difference
Honor societies are not all the same. Phi Kappa Phi is a member of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country. The Honor Society Caucus also includes Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Xi.
Click here to read what the Honor Society Caucus has to say about recognizing and joining an honor society of excellence.
For a full list of institutions that have been granted a charter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi since its inception in 1897, click here.
Highly Selective Membership
Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is a stamp of excellence offered to the top 7.5% of second-semester juniors and top 10% of seniors and graduate students. Since its founding in 1897, the Society has initiated many notable members, including public servants and leaders, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, NASA astronauts and more. It is a global network composed of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines—a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations.
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Academic Recognition
Phi Kappa Phi membership is a stamp of excellence and there are many ways to proudly display your membership in the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society.
While all new members receive an initiation certificate, the official Phi Kappa Phi pin and a personalized member card after joining, members can share their Phi Kappa Phi pride with these resources.
Award Opportunities
Members are eligible to apply for $1.3 million in awards each year. From fellowships up to $35,000 to $1,000 study abroad grants to $1,000 Love of Learning grants, the Society has a long history of supporting the educational pursuits of its members.
Benefits of Membership
Beyond the recognition and award opportunities available to active members, the Society offers numerous benefits and resources to assist members throughout their academic and professional lives. Active members can access exclusive discounts from more than 30 corporate partners, including AT&T, Dell, Enterprise, and LifeLock, and take advantage of exclusive career and internship resources. Plus, the Society's global focus allows members to make use of networking opportunities available from every corner of the world!
Extensive Global Community
With more than 1.5 million members inducted since 1897, the Society includes scholars and professionals in just about every discipline imaginable and offers many networking opportunities to active members, including access to an exclusive members-only online community.
Real Member Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it. Click here to read what our members have to say about their involvement with Phi Kappa Phi or listen to real members describe how Phi Kappa Phi has touched their lives in the videos below.