National Fraternity Scholarships

At the national level Phi Psi stands unequaled. Our Endowment Fund is the largest of all national fraternities (based on total membership) and the reward for performance in the classroom is strong. The Ralph D. Daniel Leadership Award goes to a member who has made outstanding leadership contributions to his Phi Psi chapter, his campus, and his community. The $4,000 award is named in honor of Executive Director Emeritus Ralph D. "Dud" Daniel, Arizona Alpha '47", who served the Fraternity between 1948 and 1979 in many capacities, including Executive Director and President of the Endowment Fund.

The Solon E. Summerfield Scholarship Program provides up to twenty-five $1,000 scholarships to undergraduates. The primary selection criteria are academic standing, and leadership and service to the chapter, campus and community. Emphasis is placed on chapter leadership. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.In addition, three brothers will be selected as Outstanding Solon E. Summerfield Scholars. First prize is $3,000, first runner-up receives $2,500 and the second runner-up receives an award of $2,000.

The Founders Fellowships for graduate study provide up to six $2,000 awards for members who are in graduate school now or who will enter graduate school next fall. Academic standing, leadership, and character are primary considerations. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.

The Philip M. Cornelius Scholarship was created by the children of Philip M. Cornelius, Indiana '25. First awarded in 1993, a $1,500 grant will be given to an undergraduate Phi Psi with financial need, at least a 2.75 GPA, and demonstrated moral character and leadership skills.

The Ben King Award is a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate who is majoring in engineering (or a related field) and who is working to support himself while in college. The award recognizes an outstanding brother in need of financial assistance who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership skills, and strong character. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.

The Ruddick C. Lawrence Awards for Public Service are two $2500 awards to undergraduate members or groups of Phi Psis who have provided meritorious service to people or organizations outside Phi Kappa Psi. While candidates must have a credible scholastic record (at least 3.0 gpa), emphasis will be placed on service to campus, college community, and hometown organizations.

The Mary Pickford-Rogers Memorial Scholarship is intended to support the studies of Phi Psis majoring in performing arts, whether as undergraduates or graduate students, the $1,500 Mary Pickford-Rogers Memorial Scholarship is presented through the generosity of her husband, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Kansas '23, himself an accomplished actor and musician