Programs

(1) Chapter Service Award – recognizes outstanding service conducted by chapters. Four $500 awards are presented per year. 
Click here to learn how to apply.  Deadline 05.31

(2) Patty Gibbs-Wahlberg Scholarship – recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of $3,000. $2,000 and $1,000 are presented each year. 
Click here to learn how to apply. Deadline 05.31

(3) Student Leadership Award – recognizes 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. Students are nominated by their Phi Alpha Chapter Advisor. Students must be active leaders of a Phi Alpha to be nominated.

Click here to learn how to apply. Deadline 05.31

(4) Advisor of the Year – recognizes outstanding service to chapters. Advisors are nominated by their students. A plaque is awarded.

Click here to learn how to apply. Deadline 05.31

(5) Poster Presentation Competition – recognizes outstanding service by chapters. Awards totaling $2,000 are presented each year. The competition is held in conjunction with the Phi Alpha International Business Meeting at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. 
Deadline 10.01

 (6) Chapter Grants – promotes and support chapters’ engagement in service learning. The program supports activities consistent with the mission of promoting: (1) humanitarian goals
and (2) bonds among students. Chapters are be funded up to $1,000 to conduct service projects in their communities. $6,000 is awarded each academic year. Chapters submit a brief account following the service project. 
Deadline 09.01 & 01.01

(7) Student Membership Support – is designed for students eligible for Phi Alpha membership whose situation makes it a challenge to pay membership fees. Each chapter receives 2 memberships
per academic year at no cost. Chapters are responsible for any chapter fees.

(8) Chapter Support – supports chapters in organizing membership and new member recruitment. Chapters may ask for and receive up to $100 toward an event or meeting. Chapters are asked
to organize membership and invite students who are eligible to join Phi Alpha. Funds may be used for refreshments, materials, or other items. Chapters will also receive a Phi Alpha tabletop display. Chapters submit a brief account
following the event or meeting.

(9) MSW Scholarship – recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are presented each year.
Click here to learn how to apply. Deadline 05.31

(10) Doctoral Scholarship – recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are presented each year. 
Click here to learn more. Deadline 05.31