Phi Kappa Psi Foundation

Ben King Award

This award supports an undergraduate engineering student who is working to support himself while in college. It recognizes outstanding members in need of financial assistance who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.

Award

$2,500

Deadline

March 18 (annually)

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Usually due March 18 – next cycle expected

EngineeringRelated fields

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Application effort
Medium (recommendation letters, transcript)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.75

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Who is eligible

  • Must be an initiated undergraduate member or active colony member of Phi Kappa Psi in good standing
  • Must be majoring in engineering or a related field
  • Must be working to support himself while in college
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

What you'll need

  • Completed online application form
  • One recommendation form submitted by a Phi Psi reference
  • One recommendation form submitted by a non-Phi Psi reference
  • If selected: Official college/university transcript, letter of gratitude to donors, headshot photo, and Statement of Eligibility

How to apply

  • Create an account on the Phi Kappa Psi scholarship platform.
  • Complete the online application form and specify the Ben King Award.
  • Request and submit the two required reference recommendation forms.
  • Submit the application by the deadline on March 18, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
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Sources & verification

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https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/106513-Phi-Kappa-Psi
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