Honors Student Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Grant

Honors student Emma Bryant recently was awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Bryant is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award.

“I was very excited to receive the Phi Kappa Phi Study abroad grant to support my summer abroad,” she said. “I am thankful for the financial support that contributed to my time abroad.”

The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

Currently a senior majoring in public health and part of the Honors in Major program, Bryant used the grant to study abroad in South Africa.

“I chose South Africa as my study abroad location because it is a unique location with varying health needs,” she said. “I knew there would be opportunities to use my public health skills while doing an internship. South Africa is a beautiful country and Cape Town is picturesque with mountains, oceans, and wildlife.”

The selection process for a study abroad grant is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, relation of travel to academic preparation and career goals, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and acceptance into a study abroad program. Each recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward travel abroad.

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives $1.3 million each year to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national ,and international literacy initiatives.

Learn more about the Study Abroad Program and other Phi Kappa Phi awards.

Posted 10/08/23