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Founders Fellowships
Founders Fellowships for graduate study provide up to six $4,000 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 for the awards. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.

Philip M. Cornelius Award
The Philip M. Cornelius Scholarship was created by the children of Philip M. Cornelius, Indiana ’25. Brother Cornelius served as Fraternity President from 1970 to 1972 and was a member of the Ancient Order of the S.C.

First awarded in 1993, a $1,500 scholarship is given to an undergraduate Phi Psi with financial need, at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrated moral character and leadership skills.

Ben King Award
The Ben King Award is a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate who is majoring in engineering (or a related field) and 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.

This award honors Ben King, Brooklyn Poly 1906, an engineer and former president of Chrysler Corporation-United Kingdom.

Ruddick C. Lawrence Awards
The Ruddick C. Lawrence Awards for public service are two $2,500 scholarships awarded to undergraduate members who have provided meritorious service to people or organizations outside Phi Kappa Psi. While candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis is placed on service to campus, college community and hometown organizations.

The award honors Ruddick C. Lawrence, Washington ’31, a member of the Ancient Order of the S.C., who distinguished himself as a leader and philanthropist through his service to numerous organizations throughout his life.

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

The qualifying fields of study include theatre and film (writing, directing or acting), vocal and instrumental music, opera, ballet, modern dance and other related subjects. Telecommunications and journalism students are also eligible, as are applicants in the fine arts (painting, sculpture, etc.). A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply.

The William R. Walker Award
The William R. Walker Award of $2,500 recognizes a graduate or undergraduate student in business, real estate, housing or land use, public policy and urban planning, or a law student with the intent to practice real estate law. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required.

Brother Walker, Southern Cal ’27, was a Founding Father of the chapter at the University of Southern California as well as a successful real estate developer and businessman.