PiKapp Scholars Award

For over eight decades, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has been recognizing student leaders for their commitment to academic excellence. The oldest and most prestigious scholarship in Pi Kappa Phi, the Pi Kapp Scholars Award is intended to recognize and reinforce the idea that to lead in one’s chapter is to first lead in the classroom.

The Pi Kapp Scholars Award is made available to deserving students by the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Each year, thousands of alumni and students make unrestricted gifts to Foundation in support of its mission. From those funds, and the Foundation’s existing endowment, scholarship dollars are then awarded through an application process to deserving undergraduate members of the Fraternity.

Download 2010 PiKapp Scholars Award application.

Criteria

Pi Kapp Scholar Award recipients first show a strong commitment to academic excellence. While Fraternity and campus activities certainly enhance a student’s collegiate experience, it is the work done in the classroom that sets an example for all members of the chapter.

Beyond the classroom, however, an applicant’s extra curricular activities will be considered in the award process. President John F. Kennedy was fond of saying that fifty percent of one’s education takes place outside of the classroom. It is in that spirit which an applicant’s level of involvement within his chapter and within the community will be considered.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must be a Junior or Senior at the time your application is submitted. In addition to having achieved high standards in scholarship, a brother must have also shown leadership within the chapter or within the campus community. See other criteria below.

In order for your application to be considered, you must comply with the following.

1. You are an initiated member who is in good standing with the Fraternity. Your chapter Treasurer must initial the application attesting to your good standing status.
2. At the time your application is submitted you are a Junior or Senior.
3. You have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.
4. You have completely and thoroughly answered all questions.
5. You have submitted an official transcript along with your application.

Recognition

• All award winners will receive a $1000 grant.
• All PiKapp Scholars will have their bio and picture published in the Fall edition of the Star & Lamp magazine.
• Winners will be publicly recognized at the summer conference.
• Award recipients will receive a commemorative plaque, recognizing this accomplishment.

How to Apply

All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2010. Applications should be sent to:

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
Attn: Pi Kapp Scholars Application
PO Box 240526 Charlotte, NC 28224

With questions regarding the scholarship or award process, please contact Tom Atwood at (800) 929-1904 ext. 104 or tatwood@pikapp.org.

Download 2010 PiKapp Scholars Award application.