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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.
Ernest H. Garbe Award
The Ernest H. Garbe Award was created to honor Ernie Garbe, Columbia ’40.
The $2500 award recognizes a graduate or undergraduate student majoring in journalism
or communications (including advertising and broadcasting). A cumulative
GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required.
Brother Garbe was a founder of the New York City Alumni Association.
Winston R. Tate Award
The Winston R. “Win” Tate Award of $2,500 recognizes a graduate
or undergraduate student in business, with preference given to those studying
economics, accounting or finance. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
or higher is required.
Win Tate, Kansas ’18, made his fortune in banking and provided
generous bequests to the Endowment Fund and to Kansas Alpha at his death.
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.
Watkins Christian Scholar Award
The Watkins Christian Scholar Award provides $2,500 to a graduate or undergraduate
Phi Psi who inspires his peers to fulfill all aspects of the Phi Psi Creed while
demonstrating the character of Jesus Christ. No matter the chosen major
(business, engineering, biology, etc.); applicants must demonstrate advancing
the Gospel in their calling.
Triple legacy Brother William S. (Chip) Weiant,
Miami ’81, endowed the annual scholarship named for Brother John Watkins, Jr.,
Miami ’79, In honor of his father and grandfather. Brother Watkins was instrumental in articulating that the pursuit of
God was important and relevant within the Fraternity, particularly during his
undergraduate years.
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