2017 Newton D. Becker Scholarship Program Now Open

Apply for the 2017 Newton D. Becker Scholarship program offered by Phi Kappa Phi’s partner, Becker Professional Education. The 5th annual scholarship program focuses on helping students and accounting professionals fulfill their dreams of earning the CPA credential by offering deserving individuals financial assistance to prepare for the CPA Exam. The scholarship criteria are based on high moral character, strong leadership qualities and commitment to community service.

The Newton D. Becker Scholarship program will award more than $450,000 in CPA Exam Review Scholarships, including 40 full 4-part courses each valued at $3,393 and over 200 scholarships valued at $1,697 each.

Click here to learn more about the program and how to apply.

For more information, view Becker’s frequently asked questions or call 1.877.CPA.EXAM.

Apply Now! 2017 Phi Kappa Phi Awards

Applications are now available for the 2017 Phi Kappa Phi award programs. The Society's robust award programs give $1.4 million each biennium to outstanding students, members and chapters. The awards provide everything from $15,000 Fellowships for graduate study to $500 Love of Learning awards for continuing education and professional development.

To learn more about each program and apply, follow the links below. Applications must be received by the following deadlines:

Study Abroad Grants
Deadline – February 15 (Session A)
Apply here.

Literacy Grants
Deadline – April 1
Apply here.

Love of Learning Awards
Deadline – April 1 (Session A)
Apply here.

Fellowships
Contact your chapter for local due date.
Download the application.

Click here to learn more about the Society’s award programs. If you have questions, contact Kelli Partin, awards manager, at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.

Display Your Membership

Looking to show off your Phi Kappa Phi pride? Frame your membership certificate with a customizable frame from our partner, Church Hill Classics. Choose from a variety of frame moldings, mat colors and materials to create a frame that complements your home or office decor.

In addition, you can find a frame to showcase your medallion, stole or Phi Kappa Phi photos. Click here to start designing today!

Questions? Church Hill Classics customer service representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8:30AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time. Call 1.800.477.9005 or email info@diplomaframe.com.

Internship Opportunities Now Available

Phi Kappa Phi has partnered with the Washington Internship Institute and DCInternships to provide members the opportunity to apply for scholarships worth up to $2,500 toward their internship programs. These programs provide individuals with opportunities to explore career options while also enhancing leadership development potential.

DC Internships
Members are invited to apply for the DCInternships summer and semester programs based in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by The Fund of American Studies, each program includes academic credit through George Mason University, an internship placement, furnished housing, guest lectures and site briefings as well as professional development and networking events.

Active members are eligible to receive one of three $2,500 scholarships each program cycle. Members not selected for one of the three scholarships will be reviewed for awards from The Fund for American Studies' general scholarship fund. Click here to learn more about the programs, deadline information and how to apply.

Washington Internship Institute
The Washington Internship Institute’s semester-long academic internship program is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience and academically rigorous courses emphasizing public service, leadership and professional development. Students from every field of study have successfully participated in rewarding internships that have helped them focus on and further their career goals.

Members of Phi Kappa Phi are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship for this program. Click here to learn more about the programs and application deadlines.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Chapter 339 Installed at Saint Martin's University

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will install its 339th chapter at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash., today, December 7. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

The installation of the Saint Martin’s chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.

“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Saint Martin’s University to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Saint Martin’s emphasis on excellence is evident in its strategic initiative to build academic programs that focus on an appreciation of complexity and cultivation of creativity.”

Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Sheila Steiner, President-elect Bonnie Amende, Secretary Katie Bugyis, and Treasurer Diane Bingaman.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society—one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines and inducts approximately 30,000 new members each year. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, along with faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Member Benefits Highlights – December 2016

We’re spreading holiday cheer! Don’t miss out on these exclusive discounts, including two new benefits, available to members throughout December.

DCInternships.org *New Benefit
Phi Kappa Phi members are invited to apply for the DCInternships summer and semester programs based in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by The Fund of American Studies, each program includes academic credit through George Mason University, an internship placement, furnished housing, guest lectures and site briefings as well as professional development and networking events.

Active members are eligible to receive one of three scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each program cycle. Applicants for these scholarships should apply before the priority deadline and must denote their Society membership within their online application materials. Members not selected for one of these three scholarships will be reviewed for awards from The Fund for American Studies' general scholarship fund. Click here to learn more about the programs, deadline information and how to apply.

Washington Internship Institute *New Benefit
The Washington Internship Institute’s semester-long academic internship program is carefully designed to provide students from the U.S. and abroad with practical, hands-on experience and academically rigorous courses emphasizing public service, leadership and professional development. Students from every field of study have successfully participated in rewarding internships that have helped them focus on and further their career goals.

Members of Phi Kappa Phi are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship for this program. Select Phi Kappa Phi on your Intern Profile and the Washington Internship Institute will use this information to verify your membership. Click here to learn more about the programs and application deadlines.

AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support Phi Kappa Phi every time you shop at Amazon.com—at no cost to you. When you shop using AmazonSmile, you’ll find the same low prices and selection with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Phi Kappa Phi. Click here to start your shopping today! And don’t forget to bookmark the AmazonSmile link to make it even easier to support the Society every time you shop on Amazon.

Becker
Preparing for the CPA exam in 2017? Apply for the 2017 Newton D. Becker Scholarship program offered by Becker Professional Education. The program will award more than $450,000 in CPA Exam Review Scholarships, including 40 full 4-part courses each valued at $3,393 and over 200 scholarships each valued at $1,697. To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here. Don’t forget! Phi Kappa Phi members can receive a $300 discount when registering for all four parts of the Becker CPA Review Course at the same time. Click here for more information.

Church Hill Classics
Looking to show off your Phi Kappa Phi pride? Frame your membership certificate with a customizable frame from Church Hill Classics. Choose from a variety of frame moldings, mat colors, and materials to create a frame that complements your home or office decor. In addition, you can find a frame to showcase your medallion, stole, or Phi Kappa Phi photos! Start designing today!

Dell
Take advantage of exclusive discounts from Dell on computers, accessories and much more! To start shopping, visit the Phi Kappa Phi – Dell Member Purchase Store. Please note your discount is automatically calculated and will appear in red at checkout. And click here to access exclusive monthly offers.

Mercer
When you’re ready to shop for an Affordable Care Act compliant health plan, GetInsured makes it easy! Available through Mercer Consumer, GetInsured gives you simple, plain-language answers to your health insurance questions. Phi Kappa Phi members can take advantage of special rates and discounts from GetInsured. Open Enrollment is November 1, 2016 – January 31, 2017. If you’d like to speak with a licensed customer service agent about your needs, please call 1.844.654.4746. Be sure to mention your membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Click here to learn more about all of the insurance plans offered to Phi Kappa Phi members and apply online. To speak with a Mercer representative call 1-888-560-ALUM (2586).

Visa Rewards
Shop smart and earn cash back on purchases you’d make anyway. The Phi Kappa Phi Rewards Visa® gives cardholders cash-back on everyday purchases and offers extra points on special categories such as groceries and gas. Planning a vacation? You can also receive special perks on travel and entertainment. Other benefits include extra peace of mind and protection with travel accident insurance and emergency assistance services. Click here to learn more about the Phi Kappa Phi Rewards Visa® card.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.