Recognizing Phi Psi scholars
National Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified, initiated members (or active colony members) pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applications for 2022-2023 academic year will be available online between January 16 and March 15. The application system allows applicants to work on their application as they are able and return to complete it at a later time.
Available scholarships and award criteria are outlined in the listing below. Applicants will need to select the individual scholarships for which they would like to apply within the online system.
Ben King Award
$1,000 scholarship given to an undergraduate who is majoring in engineering (or a related field) and is working to support himself while in college. The award recognizes an outstanding brother in need of financial assistance who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership skills and strong character. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.
District Awards
Three (3) scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded in each district. Desired candidates will demonstrate dedication to academic excellence, a commitment to serving others, and a devotion to Phi Kappa Psi.
Founders Graduate Awards
Two (2) $2,000 awards for members who are in graduate school now or who will enter graduate school next fall. Academic standing, leadership and character are primary considerations for the awards. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.
Jerry Nelson Award
$1,600 scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating high moral standards and committed to positively influencing his chapter, campus and community. A minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply, but the applicant’s entrepreneurial spirit within Phi Psi, his personal life or a professional setting is most important.
Philip M. Cornelius Award
$1,500 scholarship given to an undergraduate with financial need, at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrated moral character and leadership skills.
Pride Award
$1,000 award created to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who identify as gay, bisexual, or transgender. Consideration for the award will be given to those with financial need and demonstrate fraternity involvement, as well as a commitment to serving campus and community.
Ralph “Dud” Daniel Award
Two (2) $1800 awards recognizing undergraduate members who have made outstanding leadership contributions to their chapter, campus and community. A minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply, but the applicant’s leadership accomplishments are the primary factors in the award. Leadership outside the chapter setting is most important.
Ruddick C. Lawrence Award
Two (2) $2,300 scholarships for undergraduate students who have provided meritorious service to people or organizations outside Phi Kappa Psi. While candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis is placed on service to campus, college community and hometown organizations.
Schroeder Family Finance Award
$1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate Phi Psi preparing for a career in investment banking, sales and trading, asset management or a related field. Financial need, fraternity and community involvement and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) are also considerations for the award.
Solon E. Summerfield Awards
Five (5) scholarships awarded to Phi Psi undergraduates. One brother is selected as the Outstanding Solon E. Summerfield Scholar, with an award of $7,500 and one runner-up will receive $5,000. Three (3) Phi Psis are selected as Summerfield Scholars with an award amount of $2,500 each. The primary selection criteria are academic standing and leadership and service to their chapter, campus and community. Emphasis is placed on chapter leadership. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.
Watkins Christian Scholar Award
$2,500 scholarship to a graduate or undergraduate Phi Psi who inspires his peers to fulfill all aspects of the Phi Psi Creed by demonstrating the character of Jesus Christ and is committed (no matter their chosen major; business, engineering, biology, etc.) to advancing the Gospel within their chosen vocation (i.e. doctor, lawyer, manager, business owner, etc.).
William H. Blanning Graduate Award
Two (2) $3,600 awards for graduate students demonstrating outstanding academic standing, leadership and character. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.
William R. Walker Award
$2,500 scholarship for a graduate or undergraduate student in business, real estate, housing or land use, public policy and urban planning, or a law student with the intent to practice real estate law. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required.
Winston R. “Win” Tate Award
$2,500 scholarship to a graduate or undergraduate student in business, with preference given to those studying economics, accounting or finance. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required.