The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is a 104-year-old organization whose mission is "to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." The organization is comprised of 285 chapters located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, which together induct more than 30,000 members each year. Since the organization's inception in 1897, more than 1,000,000 scholars have joined the prestigious organization.

Nationally, a general convention is held triennially to elect national officers and conduct other business. Between conventions, a twelve-person Board of Directors oversees the business of the Society. The daily operations of the Society are managed by members of the national headquarters staff. Local chapters are run solely by dedicated faculty and staff volunteers who work with the National Headquarters and the Board of Directors to offer a variety of programs to the membership.

Programs offered by Phi Kappa Phi

Annually, Phi Kappa Phi awards more than $500,000 in awards and scholarships to its members. National Phi Kappa Phi award and scholarship programs include the Graduate Fellowship and Award of Excellence competition, Promotion of Excellence grants, Scholar and Artist awards, and Internship and Study Abroad grants. Lectureships, symposiums, and local awards and scholarships exist at the regional and chapter levels.

Famous Phi Kappa Phi members include:

• Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States
  
• James Barksdale, founder of Netscape
  
• Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Senator from New York
  
• Stephen Ambrose, historian and founder of the D-Day Museum
  
• George Olah, Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry
  
• Ellis Marsalis, acclaimed jazz musician
  
• Glenna Goodacre, sculptor
  
• Albert Gore, Former Vice President of the United States
  
• Authors John Grisham, Ernest Gaines, Stephen Ambrose, James Lee Burke, and David Baldacci

Election for Phi Kappa Phi Membership

Election to membership is by invitation only. Each chapter screens juniors, seniors, and graduate students for membership based upon their grade point averages and good character. Those who meet the national requirements are issued an invitation.

How can I apply for Phi Kappa Phi scholarships and awards?

To apply, please see the Scholarships and Awards section of the Phi Kappa Phi National Organization Web site.