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Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship Deadlines Near

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 25, 2011) — The University of Kentucky Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce a series of scholarship and fellowship grants available through this national honor society. 

In order to be eligible to apply for several of the awards, students and faculty must be active Phi Kappa Phi members (with dues paid through March 31, 2011) or those who have accepted membership by June 30, 2011.

The following opportunities are available for students and faculty at UK: 


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Fellowship Program.  Each year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards 57 Fellowships valued at $5,000 each and three valued at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study.  Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards. Applications are due April 1 to the UK Chapter, 224 Funkhouser Bldg., CAMPUS 0054Each chapter may send only one nominee forward. Must be a member of Phi Kappa Phi.


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Literacy Grant. Applications due April 1. Must be a member of Phi Kappa Phi.


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Study Abroad Grant.  These grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.  Students may apply directly to Phi Kappa Phi for these awards.  45 grants of $1000 each are awarded each year. Applications due April 1. Open to all UK students; membership in Phi Kappa Phi is not required.


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Love of Learning Award.  These awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development opportunities including graduate and professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, and travel related to teaching or studies.  Students may apply directly to Phi Kappa Phi for these awards. Eighty awards of $500 are awarded each year. Applications due June 30. Must be a member of Phi Kappa Phi. 

Interested individuals should visit the Phi Kappa Phi website at www.phikappaphi.org/web/Awards for more information. 

In addition, more information may be obtained by contacting: C. Lynn Hiler, program coordinator, Discovery Seminar Program and Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence, 224 Funkhouser Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. 40506-0054, or phone (859) 257-6894. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
 Carl Nathe, (859) 257-1754, ext. 238.