NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation provides several scholarships that recognize Pi Kappa Phi undergraduate and
graduate students who excel in areas of academics, chapter leadership and campus/community involvement.
These scholarships underscore an important part of the Foundation’s mission while providing real
and tangible support to student leaders who bring credit to themselves and their fraternity. Note: Click the scholarship title to download an application
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS AWARD
Grant: Up to $4,000
Eligibility: All initiated members of Pi Kappa Phi carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours and possessing a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. For Summer and/or Fall 2011 study abroad opportunities. Special consideration will be given to those applicants who can illustrate a financial need.
Due Date: Postmarked by March 14, 2011
Funded by alumnus Jack Casper and an anonymous donor, the International Scholars Fund annually recognizes multiple students and assists them in their study abroad endeavors.
PI KAPP SCHOLARS AWARD
Grant: $1,000
Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors with a minimum 3.3 G.P.A. cumulative average.
Due Date: Postmarked by May 18, 2011
Pi Kappa Phi’s longest running scholarship, the Pi Kapp Scholars award was first granted in the fall term of 1927. Since then, more than 530 students have been singled out by their fraternity as exceptional leaders in the classroom and chapter room. The highest scholastic accolade offered by Pi Kappa Phi, this scholarship is the capstone for any undergraduate member’s academic career. Annually, between five and seven student leaders are recognized with this distinction.
OUTSTANDING ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Grant: $500
Eligibility: Associate members, recent initiates and members of any associate chapter with a 3.0 G.P.A. cumulative average are eligible to apply.
Due Date: Postmarked by May 18, 2011
Balancing the demands of school work and associate membership in Pi Kappa Phi can be challenging. To help reinforce the primacy of academic work during a fraternity’s member education period, the Foundation annually recognizes between one and four students who have successfully lead in the classroom while remaining in good standing during their associate membership.
Grant: $500
Eligibility: Seniors and first-year graduate students pursuing work in one of the following fields:dentistry, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and general medicine. A minimum 3.0 G.PA. cumulative average (or 3.25 previous term) is required.
Due Date: Postmarked by May 18, 2011
Named for Dr. Craig Winkelmann, a re-founding father of the Alpha Rho chapter at West Virginia, this award recognizes students who were academically successful during their undergraduate studies, served their chapter, and have chosen to pursue a career in the medical sciences. Annually, one student is recognized with this prestigious award.