Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, now invites applications for the Society’s undergraduate scholarship program connecting promising arts and sciences students with opportunities in public service. The Key into Public Service Scholarship will award $5,000 undergraduate scholarships and opportunities for networking and job training for up to 20 sophomore and junior liberal arts and sciences students interested in local, state, and federal government careers. This program 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 during the summer of 2024 that provides training, mentoring, and reflection on pathways into local, state, and federal government careers.
The Society has now opened applications for the Class of 2024 cohort of scholars. Arts and sciences students attending chapter institutions can apply here until January 22, 2024. Characteristics of ideal recipients include intellectual curiosity, breadth, and depth of liberal arts and sciences coursework, leadership propensity, and service to others. You can learn about the Class of 2023 Key into Public Service Scholars here.
The Society seeks applications from well-rounded students who:
- Have majors in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, or social sciences,
- Possess an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and
- Anticipate graduating between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026
- Membership in PBK is not a prerequisite for application
Please feel free to email pbk@indiana.edu should you have any questions about this opportunity.
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