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The Phi Beta Kappa Society is a leading national advocate for the value of arts and sciences education. Our newest program and scholarship opportunity, Key into Public Service, highlights the wide range of opportunities for arts, humanities, natural science, social science, and mathematics majors to pursue rewarding careers in the public sector.
Each scholar will receive a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship and will participate in a conference that provides training, mentoring, and reflection on pathways into local, state, and federal government careers.
The Society has now opened our 2022 Key into Public Service application cycle for our 2023 cohort of scholars. Arts and sciences students attending chapter institutions can apply here until January 23, 2023. PBK membership is not a prerequisite. Characteristics of ideal recipients include intellectual curiosity, breadth, and depth of liberal arts and sciences coursework, leadership propensity, and service to others.
For official information, visit https://www.pbk.org/ServiceScholars
Eligibility and Qualifications- Applicants must be enrolled at one of Phi Beta Kappa’s 292 chapter institutions. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is not required for eligibility.
- Applicants should expect to graduate between 10/1/2023 and 8/1/2025. First-year students and seniors who will graduate in Spring 2023 are NOT eligible.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 while demonstrating academic excellence in your arts, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or social science major.
- Successful applicants will demonstrate 1) an interest in working in local, state, or federal government service; and 2) breadth and depth in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences.
- Applicants will also need to provide the name of a professor or faculty member who can attest to your academic achievements and/or interest in public service.
- Applicants must also commit to attend the convening for all award recipients taking place June 21-25, 2023 in Washington, D.C. This mandatory convening will provide training and mentoring opportunities and showcase pathways from liberal arts and sciences education into active citizenship and public service. The Society will provide transportation, lodging, and meal per diems. The Society may switch the format to a virtual event if needed to ensure the safety and health of all participants.
Preferred Characteristics for Applicants:
- Intellectual Curiosity: Ideas excite you and you learn from many viewpoints. You are passionate about your arts and sciences education, and eager to learn more about the world around you.
- Breadth and Interdisciplinary Depth: You demonstrate academic excellence in your arts, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or social science major with a minimum 3.5 grade point average. In addition, you also take a range of coursework outside your primary field of interest as demonstrated in your transcript and can communicate why a well-rounded education matters.
- Leadership: You can identify how you influence others positively, either on or off campus through academic research, campus extracurricular activities, internships, employment, or community organizing.
- Service to Others: You would like to pursue a career in government or another form of public service to serve the common good. You can show a meaningful commitment to others by your participation in volunteer/community service activities.
For more information about the selection criteria and application, visit https://www.pbk.org/publicservice
TimeframeThe application deadline is January 23, 2023 11:59 ET
Recipients are announced April 2023.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 23, 2023 11:59 ET
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Sophomore, Junior
Area of Interest: Public Policy and Public Service -
Knight-Hennessy scholars develop deep domain expertise in their Stanford graduate program, and build on this domain expertise through exposure to a wide range of disciplines and cultures within the Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) community. Scholars participate in the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), which includes workshops, lectures, projects, and experiences that strengthen transformational leadership capabilities. Through KGLP, scholars collaborate and prepare to address important challenges and opportunities facing the world, such as climate change, healthcare, government and policy, and education.
Knight-Hennessy scholars receive up to three years of funding to pursue graduate studies at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees.
For official information, visit https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/
Eligibility and QualificationsKnight-Hennessy Scholars has no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration. We encourage citizens and residents of all countries to apply. We do not require applicants to seek endorsements from colleges, universities, or other institutions.
There are two baseline eligibility requirements:
Requirement 1: Admission to Stanford
Requirement 2: Undergraduate Degree Date
For more information about eligibility, see https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/planning-apply/eligibility
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/planning-apply/criteria
TimeframeKHS Application Deadline: October
Stanford Graduate Degree Program Deadline for KHS applicants: No later than December
KHS applicants must apply to the graduate program by this date or the program’s standard deadline, whichever is earlier.
Deadline: October
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Area of Interest: Arts and Humanities, Education and Teaching, Environment, Language Study, Public Policy and Public Service, Social Justice and Human Rights, Social Sciences, STEM
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding
Other Criteria: Non-US Citizens Eligible