Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants Opening Soon
Offered by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
About This Scholarship
Phi Kappa Phi awards fifty $1,000 Study Abroad Grants each year to undergraduates heading overseas for an accredited study abroad program. Unlike the society's flagship Fellowship, applicants do not need to be Phi Kappa Phi members — they only need to attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
The catch is the GPA bar: a minimum 3.75 with no rounding. Applicants must already hold an acceptance letter from their study abroad program when they apply, and the program must begin between May 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028, which covers summer 2027, the full 2027-28 academic year, and spring 2028 terms.
With 50 awards granted annually and a straightforward application, this is one of the better-odds national study abroad awards for high-GPA students, and the $1,000 stacks cleanly on top of program aid like the Gilman or program-specific grants.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate at a college or university with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (society membership itself is not required)
- Minimum 3.75 GPA with no rounding
- Accepted into an accredited study abroad program beginning between May 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028
- Prior Study Abroad Grant recipients are not eligible
How To Apply
- Confirm your school has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter
- Secure acceptance into an accredited study abroad program before applying
- Complete the online application when the portal opens December 15, 2026, uploading transcripts, two recommendation letters, and your program acceptance letter as PDFs
- Submit by March 15, 2027; recipients are notified May 1, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Phi Kappa Phi member?
No. This grant is open to all undergraduates at institutions with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter, regardless of membership status.
What GPA do I need?
A 3.75 minimum, and the society explicitly does not round — a 3.749 does not qualify.
When does my study abroad program have to take place?
It must begin between May 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028, so summer 2027 through spring 2028 programs all qualify for this cycle.