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2026 Phi Kappa Phi Awards Now Open

Alyssa Papa
Dec 15, 2025

Apply now for your chance to share in more than $1 million in awards distributed by Phi Kappa Phi each year! The Society is now accepting applications for its 2026 award programs, including the Scholar, Artist and Distinguished Service Awards, Pioneer Awards, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants, Fellowships, and Love of Learning Awards.

Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi has honored excellence through its award programs, recognizing members and students on chapter campuses for exceptional academic achievement. Last year alone, the Society celebrated more than 369 outstanding individuals.

Programs currently accepting applications include:
  • Study Abroad Grants: Seventy-five grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to both members and non-members studying abroad. The deadline to apply is March 15.
  • Literacy Grants: Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members seeking funding for literacy initiatives. The deadline to apply is April 1.
  • Pioneer Awards: Fifty $1,000 awards are available to undergraduate members for developing the research, engagement, and leadership skills necessary to become a successful scholar. The Deadline to apply is June 1.
  • Fellowships: A total of 48 Fellowships are available each year - two at $35,000, six at $15,000 and fourty of $8,500 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. The deadline to apply varies by each Phi Kappa Phi chapter. Contact your local chapter for deadline information.
  • Love of Learning Awards: One hundred fifty-five awards at $1,000 each, are available to help fund post-baccalaureate studies and professional development for active members. The deadline to apply is June 30.

For more information including eligibility requirements and application instructions for each program, please visit www.phikappaphi.org/awards.