Iota Beta

About the Scholarship

Phi Alpha Honor Society established a national scholarship program for graduate student Phi Alpha members. Each year, three scholarships will be awarded. They are: (1st) $3,000, (2nd) $2,000, and (3rd) $1,000.  Awards are intended to help students with expenses related to their education. The focus of the application is the student’s service, scholarship, and leadership. Students must be members of Phi Alpha to apply. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website.  Applications are due May 31. Awards are announced by Sept. 1.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a member in good standing of Phi Alpha Honor Society.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an MSW program the year following the award.
• Students may apply during their senior year of a BSW program if they have been accepted and will be enrolling in an MSW program the following year.
• Students who are not currently enrolled may apply if they have been accepted and will be enrolling in an MSW program the following year.

Information Needed for Application

• Student contact information
• Phi alpha chapter advisor contact information (if currently not enrolled, list BSW advisor info)
• 1,000-word maximum narratives on:
  • Service experience
  • Awards/achievements
  • Leadership experience
  • Future career plans, including impacts you hope to make

About the Scholarship

The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) and Phi Alpha Honor Society have partnered to deliver scholarship programs for undergraduate Phi Alpha members. Each year, three scholarships across the nation will be awarded. They are: (1st) $3,000, (2nd) $2,000, and (3rd) $1,000. Awards are intended to help students with expenses related to their education. The focus of the application is the student’s service, scholarship, and leadership. The first place selection will be sponsored to present as part of the conference program at the BPD annual conference each spring.  Students must be members of Phi Alpha to apply. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website.  Applications are due May 31. Awards are announced by Sept. 1.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be an undergraduate member in good standing of Phi Alpha Honor Society.
• Applicants must be enrolled: (1) when submitting the application and (2) the year following the award.
• Students may apply during their senior year if they will be enrolling in an MSW program the following year.

Information Needed for Application

• Student contact information
• Phi alpha chapter advisor contact information
• 1,000-word maximum narratives on:
  • Service experience
  • Awards/achievements
  • Leadership experience
  • Future career plans, including impacts you hope to make

About the Scholarship

Phi Alpha Honor Society established the Student Leadership Award programs to recognize and promote outstanding student leadership consistent with the ideals and mission of Phi Alpha. The focus of the application is the student’s leadership: service, impact, and commitment. The awards are: (1st) $1,000, (2nd) $750, and (3rd) $500. Awards are intended to help students with expenses related to their education. The first place selection will be sponsored to attend the Phi Alpha Honor Society International Business Meeting held during the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in the fall. Students are nominated by their Phi Alpha Chapter Advisor. Students must be active leaders of a Phi Alpha to be nominated. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website. Applications are due May 31. Awards are announced by Sept. 1.

Eligibility

• Application must be completed on a nominated student’s behalf
• Nominee must maintain an active role on the EWU Iota Beta chapter elected positions
• Application is open for all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate Phi Alpha members.
• All activities described must have been completed while the student is a Phi Alpha officer and reflect leadership in Phi Alpha activities.