Scholarships

This year, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation will award more than $25,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Scholarship recipients are carefully chosen based upon their academic success, commitment to the ideals of Phi Kappa Tau and service to their campus, community and Fraternity. Undergraduate and graduate members are eligible for scholarships and grants.

Download the 2009 scholarship application packet.

Paul A. Elfers Omega Scholarships

Six $2,250 scholarships awarded through the generosity of Paul Elfers, a charter member of Omega chapter at the University of Wisconsin. One of the six awards is reserved for an outstanding chapter treasurer. Application due April 1.

Foundation Scholarships

Nine $1,000 named scholarships are awarded through the generosity of multiple Phi Kappa Tau donors. Applicants must be initiated members returning to school the next year as an undergraduate or graduate student. Application due April 1.

Parents Fund Scholarships

Two or more $1,000 scholarships awarded through the generosity of parents; at least one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student. Application due April 1.

Heidi Kahle Memorial Scholarship

One restricted $1,000 scholarship awarded to a chapter member from Nebraska Wesleyan, Iowa State or the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Candidates must be pre-med or pursuing a degree in an academic field related to medicine and healthcare. Application due April 1.

Scholastic Honor Society Rebates

Honor society initiation fee reimbursement is offered to members who are inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa and/or Phi Kappa Phi academic honor societies.

Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute Scholarships

Scholarships are available to members who attend UIFI. Application due April 1.

Fraternity Communications Association Scholarships

Phi Kappa Tau's membership in FCA makes members pursuing degrees in communication fields (journalism, graphic design, public relations, broadcasting, etc.) eligible for financial support. Applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by April 14, 2007.

For more information about Phi Kappa Tau's scholarship program, please contact Angie Van Winkle at avanwinkle@phikappatau.org or call (800) 758-1906 x224.