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Phi Beta Kappa is America's most prestigious academic honor society, founded in 1776. The organization celebrates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and champions freedom of thought. It advocates for the value and benefits of liberal arts and sciences education, offers awards and fellowships including Love of Learning Grants, book awards, and various fellowships, and supports academic freedom and free expression through its programs and initiatives.
Funding Opportunities
The Sidney Hook Memorial Award
The Sidney Hook Memorial Award recognizes national distinction by a single scholar in each of three endeavors: scholarship, undergraduate teaching, and leadership in the cause of liberal arts education. The award was established in 1991 in memory of the distinguished American philosopher and Phi Beta Kappa member, Sidney Hook (1902-1989). Funding for the award was made possible by a grant from the John Dewey Foundation. Award recipients are honored at the Society's Triennial Council Meeting. Nominations for this award are accepted every three years, with a call for nominations a year prior to each Triennial Council.
The Phi Beta Kappa Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities
The Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities is given by the Phi Beta Kappa Society to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of the humanities. The award includes a cash prize and a medal named for Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, whose gift of $25,000 enabled the Society to create the award in 1970. Recipients are honored at the Triennial Council Meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Nominations for this award are accepted every three years, with a call for nominations issued a year prior to each Triennial Council through the Key Reporter, the General Newsletter, and social media. The nomination process requires a detailed letter of recommendation, a copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae, and the nominator's contact information. The award recognizes career achievements and significant contributions to advancing the humanities.
The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship
The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship is awarded annually, alternating in the fields of Greek and French. Established in 1934 by Isabelle Stone in honor of her mother, Mary Isabel Sibley, this fellowship was designed to reward women pursuing graduate work in one of two fields of study, French or Greek, with the experience of researching and living abroad. The fellowship carries a stipend of $20,000 and is not restricted to members of Phi Beta Kappa or to U.S. citizens. The award may be used for the study of Greek culture (e.g. language, literature, history, archaeology), or the study of French language or literature. The fellowship is intended for women in the early stages of their research careers who demonstrate ability to carry on original research, hold a doctorate or have fulfilled all requirements for doctorate except the dissertation (ABD), and plan to devote full-time work to research during the fellowship year. Through this fellowship, Dr. Stone intended to pass on the opportunity for pleasure, wisdom and scholarship that she found during her time in Greece to future generations. The stipend is typically paid in two installments, the first on July 1 of the award year, and the second on January 1 of the following year. Periodic progress reports from the Fellow are expected, with the hope that the results of the year of research will be published in some form.
Love of Learning Professional Development Grants
The Love of Learning Grant was established in honor of the Phi Beta Kappa motto, 'love of learning is the guide to life.' This grant program was designed to provide funds to Phi Beta Kappa members who wish to pursue endeavors to continue lifelong learning and advance in their professions. The Society issues a limited number of grants of up to $350 to Phi Beta Kappa members to support their pursuit of professional development. Grants are awarded by lottery and can be used for graduate school application fees, fees for exams, courses, trainings, and certifications, annual membership dues for professional associations, and conference, seminar, or workshop registration. Recipients must use the funds between July 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027. This grant is open to Phi Beta Kappa members of all ages who have a U.S. based mailing address and have not previously received a Love of Learning Grant from the Society.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 4
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