FAQs
Who is eligible to join?
On campuses with a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, all first-year students are eligible to join who have a cumulative gradepoint average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the close of any full-time curricular period during their first year.Must I be inducted at a particular time?
Although you will prefer to be inducted with your classmates, you do not lose eligibility by missing induction. You may be inducted at a future date if you maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.Is Phi Eta Sigma a social fraternity?
Although some chapters have social events, we are not a social fraternity. There is a dignified induction ceremony to which your parents and friends may be invited. Most chapters have projects and activities promoting academic excellence and campus community service, but your participation is optional.Must I maintain my average?
No, lifetime membership is conferred upon induction.What do I get for the national membership fee?
Your national membership fee pays for your academic key or tie tac, honor cord, and your membership certificate. It pays a portion of the expenses for a chapter delegate to attend the national convention and leadership workshops. The national magazine, the FORUM of Phi Eta Sigma, and the study pamphlet, HINTS on Learning and Studying, are provided to chapters on a complimentary basis.A portion of the membership fee goes to the Founders Scholarship Fund, which provides more than one-hundred graduate and undergraduate endowed scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Who is eligible for the scholarships?
Cash scholarships and awards are provided to members of Phi Eta Sigma selected by the national scholarship committee. Members applying for the scholarships and awards must be nominated by their chapters.Your local chapter adviser has the application forms; national deadline is March 1. Many local chapters also award scholarships.
Why should I join Phi Eta Sigma?
Phi Eta Sigma is an outward recognition of personal accomplishment and serves as incentive for continued high scholarship. It provides you the opportunity to meet scholars from all academic disciplines on your campus and to join them in promoting academic excellence and campus and community service. Also, you may apply for scholarships provided by national and by some local chapters.Membership in Phi Eta Sigma identifies you to employers and professionals and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and a commitment to campus and community service.