The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Graduate Fellowship Program

Every year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards fifty-seven Fellowships of $5,000 each and three 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.

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, 2011) or have accepted membership by June 30, 2011. 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 2011-12 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 eight or more graduate credits before the 2011-2012 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 prfessional program

Deadline and Notification

• Submit your complete application packet to Holly Mathews, Department of Anthropology, Flanagan 207, no later than March 1, 2011.
• If you have questions, please contact Dr. Mathews at mathewsh@ecu.edu or 328-9452.

To Apply

To obtain application materials, download the application packet from the national website at www.phikappaphi.org.

You may complete the application online, print it out, and submit it with the other required materials to your chapter.