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There
are several reasons to join. None, though, is more important
than this: Membership recognizes and rewards academic success. At initiation, members receive gold keys and certificates of
membership. But Phi Kappa Phi is considerably more than a gold
key and an impressive addition to a résumé. Phi
Kappa Phi members enjoy many benefits such as:
Lifelong Respect
- Membership in Phi Kappa Phi carries with it the
respect of family, friends, peers and employers.
National Awards
- The National Scholar Award and the National
Artist Award honor those individuals who demonstrate the
ideals of the
society through their activities, achievements and scholarship.
Each of the society’s five regions has similar competitions
at the regional level.
National Scholarship and Grant Competitions
- For juniors, Phi Kappa Phi offers 38 Study
Abroad grants of $1,000 each.
- For seniors, Phi Kappa Phi offers 60 Graduate
Fellowships of $5,000 each and 40 Awards of Excellence
of $2,000 each.
They are awarded on a competitive basis to students for
first-year graduate study. No other honor society provides
this level
of support for its members.
- The Promotion of Excellence Grant Program
is designed to support projects and activities that promote
academic excellence.
Up to $100,000 is awarded each triennium.
Local Awards
- $150,000 in awards and scholarships is
distributed annually by individual chapters.
Online Access
- Through Phi
Kappa Phi’s national Web site,
members have access to a number of services and products,
including health insurance, online banking, travel,
society information and much more.
Leadership Opportunities
- Leadership positions exist at the chapter,
regional and national levels.
Networking Opportunities
- Conferences and conventions provide excellent
opportunities to meet other members of this esteemed organization.
Publications
- The Society offers two quarterly publications
to its members — The
Phi Kappa Phi National Forum, a scholarly magazine, and The
Phi Kappa Phi Newsletter.
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