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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Accepting Applications for 2026 Awards Program

by Alyssa Papa

Baton Rouge, LA (01/12/2026) — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi-the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society-is currently accepting applications for its 2026 awards program including Scholar, Artist and Distinguished Service Awards, Pioneer Awards, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants, Fellowships and Love of Learning Awards. These awards provide funding for undergraduate and graduate study, continuing education, professional development, studies abroad and local, national and international literacy initiatives.

Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi's awards program has recognized members and students on its chapter campuses for outstanding academic achievement. Currently, more than $1 million is awarded annually through programs that last year recognized more than 350 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 forty 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.

About Phi Kappa Phi

Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in the United States and its territories. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society's mission is to "cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning." For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

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