Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 325 college and university campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."
Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded more than $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, more than $1 million is awarded each year to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards and grants for local and national literacy initiatives.
"To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."
Let the love of learning rule humanity.
More than 325 in the United States, its territories and the Philippines
Approximately 25,000
7576 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, La. 70806
800-804-9880 (phone)
225-388-4900 (fax)
info@phikappaphi.org