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National & District Scholarships

The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Geography

Selection based on

Other requirements

Undergraduate and graduate members of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Academic merit
Dedication to chapter, campus, and community
Exemplary leadership on and off campus

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States (Phi Kappa Psi chapters and colonies)

Focus Areas: Academic excellence, leadership, service, and community engagement

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate members of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Selection based on:
- Academic merit
- Dedication to chapter, campus, and community
- Exemplary leadership on and off campus
- Meritorious service to others

Award Categories

The Foundation awards scholarships through multiple named programs including:

Solon E. Summerfield Scholar Awards
Ben King Award
Ernest H. Garbe Award
Founders Graduate Scholarship Awards
Jerry Nelson Award
Mary Pickford-Rogers Memorial Award
Phillip M. Cornelius Award
Ralph D. Daniel Leadership Award
Ruddick C. Lawrence Award
Schroeder Family Finance Award
Watkins Christian Scholar Award
William H. Blanning Graduate Awards
William R. Walker Award
Winston R. 'Win' Tate Award
District I-VI Awards

Background

The Foundation distributes over $600,000 annually in scholarships and grants to undergraduate and graduate students. Since establishment, the Foundation has granted $4,709,739 in academic scholarships.

What The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $170K
Median grant: $23K
Range: $6,049–$67K

By dollars: Ohio 40%, Michigan 34%, North Carolina 14%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; Grandville, MI; Charlotte, NC.
20% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Ohio Delta Company · Columbus, OH

Educational operating grants

$67K
Indiana Epsilon House Corporation · Grandville, MI

Education area grants

$58K
Georgia Alpha Housing Corporation · Charlotte, NC

Educational area grants

$23K
University of Illinois Association of Phi Kappa Psi · Champaign, IL

Education area grants

$15K
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc · Indianapolis, IN

Educational program grant

$6,049