Phi Kappa Psi Foundation is proud to provide scholarships which recognize undergraduate and graduate Phi Psis who excel in the areas of academics, chapter leadership, and campus involvement. Those selected often display outstanding academic achievement and excellence in service to Phi Psi, their campuses and communities, as well as active membership in athletics, campus organizations, community groups, and philanthropies. These awards continue to underscore the Foundation’s belief that success within the Fraternity and life begins in the classroom.

Scholarships are awarded through the National Scholarship Program and the TN Delta Awards Program throughout the academic year and may be used toward tuition, course-related fees, and required textbooks and supplies (Phi Kappa Psi membership or housing fees are not eligible academic expenses.).

This page lists all currently available Phi Kappa Psi Scholarships. Click on the scholarship name to read the description and criteria and to start an application.  Questions should be emailed to Angel Johnson-Brebner at angel.johnson-brebner@pkpfoundation.org.

PHI PSI NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Open January 15-March 15

FOR ALL PHI KAPPA PSI UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

Phi Kappa Psi Foundation’s National Scholarships reward academic excellence, help collegians address the ever-increasing costs of higher education, and are vital to the academic success and graduation of many members.  The Foundation is proud of its National Scholarship program which provides awards to undergraduate and graduate Phi Psis who excel in the areas of academics, chapter leadership, and community involvement. These awards continue to underscore the Foundation’s belief that success within the Fraternity and life begins in the classroom.

There is a Common Application for ALL National Scholarships. All Phi Psi National Scholarship applications are found on the Foundation Portal. Applicants will complete a Scholarship Match page which will match them with all scholarships for which they qualify.  Then applicants will complete the Common Application.  After completing the Common Application, students will have the opportunity to complete additional questions for the criteria-specific scholarships.  It is recommended that you select all scholarship applications for which you match. 

Awards are based on academic excellence, participation and leadership roles in the chapter, campus, and community, and service to others, all of which align with the Phi Kappa Psi Creed.  Applicants must be initiated members in good standing of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

TENNESSEE DELTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Now Open!

FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE DELTA CHAPTER

The Tennessee Delta Scholarship Program will be managed and administered by the Tennessee Delta House Corporation Board of Directors, Chapter Advisor, Chapter President and Scholarship Chair, and staff of the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation. The four categories that this scholarship program will cover are Merit, Financial Assistance, Graduate Education, and Programming. To qualify for any of the Tennessee Delta Scholarships, applicants must be active members of the Tennessee Delta Chapter in good standing and current with all National and Chapter dues. Candidates for the Graduate Education scholarships must apply in their senior year or within two years from their graduation date.

Application-Based Scholarships

Applications for the Financial Assistance + Graduate Education Scholarships are being accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.

Financial Assistance Scholarships
  • Two (2) scholarships each semester up to $1,200 each are available to new members of the Tennessee Delta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity at Vanderbilt, or an initiated Brother (once they have paid their new member fee to Phi Kappa Psi National Headquarters). Applicant(s) must complete Financial Assistance Application to be initially reviewed by PKP Foundation. TND House Corporation Board to grant final approvals. Scholarships can be applied for in either semester to become effective the following semester. Awards are for one semester after which a new application must be filed. Financial Assistance Scholarships will not be available for Study Abroad.
Graduate Education Scholarships

To qualify for any Graduate Education Scholarship, the applicant must agree to attend at least 70% of chapter meetings in their senior year.

  • Five (5) one-time scholarships of $2,000 to attend graduate or professional school
  • Ten (10) scholarships of $500 o assist in paying for MCAT, LSAT, GRE, or test prep programs.

Additional Scholarships (Not Application Based)

Merit Scholarships
  • Ten (10) 4.0 GPA scholarships of $500 per semester
    • Two (2) additional scholarships of $500 are available as the result of a lucky drawing
  • Chapter Leadership Award – two (2) awards of $1,000 available to fully initiated brothers of Tennessee Delta who demonstrate consistent and outstanding leadership to the Chapter. The Award can be made each semester upon recommendation from the Chapter Advisor(s) to the Board of Directors.
  • One (1) celebratory Chapter Academic Achievement dinner each semester for the entire chapter
    • The chapter must be in the top three fraternities in chapter GPA for that semester
Programming Scholarships
  • Scholarships are available to cover expenses for the chapter such as speakers, educational programming, etc. Other opportunities include leadership training seminars and other Phi Kappa Psi Programming.