Katrina Bucci, of Glen Arm, MD was recently selected as one of two recipients of the 2023 Undergraduate Research Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland-University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UM-UMBC).

Each spring, the chapter's awards committee selects two applicants to receive $500 each for this prestigious honor on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) Committee.

Katrina was selected by the awards committee for her innovative research abstract and strong letter of support from her mentor, Fernando Vonhoff.

More About Phi Kappa Phi

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

More About Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC

Chartered in 2010, Chapter 22BC invites the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors for membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Emerald Wilson of Largo, Maryland, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2023 Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland-University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UM-UMBC). 

Emerald was selected by the awards committee for her outstanding academic excellence and active participation within the university and the broader community.In particular, the committee was impressed by Meredith'sperseverance to succeed and to live life by the PKP Motto - Philosophia Kateito Photo - Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity. Emerald is currently pursuing an MA in Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT).

Each spring, this chapter invites applications from its graduate student members. Two $500 awards will be distributed each year to the selected awardees. The Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award is bestowed in recognition of the many significant contributions made by Dr. Marilyn Demorest as a key founder and seminal leader of Chapter 22 UM-UMBC of Phi Kappa Phi.  Dr. Demorest's clear-eyed determination, detailed planning, and appreciation of both tradition and innovation infused the infant chapter with the carefully-built scaffolding needed for it to grow into the chapter we enjoy today.  Marilyn's dedication to PKP and her own love of learning are the foundation for this award.

Chartered in 2010, Chapter 22BC invites the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors for membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

More About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

Arjun Kanjarpane, of Clarksville, Maryland, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2023 Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland-University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UM-UMBC).

Arjun was selected by the awards committee for his outstanding academic excellence and active participation within the university and the broader community. In particular, the committee was impressed by his perseverance to succeed and to serve others. Arjun is currently pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Each spring, the UM-UMBC chapter invites applications from its undergraduate student members to apply for the $1,000 award. The Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award is bestowed in recognition of the numerous contributions that Dr. Sorensen has made over many years to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and especially to the former five-campus chapter, University of Maryland Chapter 22, which was chartered in 1920.

Chartered in 2010, Chapter 22BC invites the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors for membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

More About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

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Online applications are now available for the 2023 Phi Kappa Phi award programs. The Society's robust award programs give nearly $1 million each year to outstanding students, members and chapters. The awards provide everything from $20,000 Fellowships for graduate study to $500 Love of Learning awards for continuing education and professional development.

Use the links below to learn more about each opportunity 

PKP Chapter 22 UM-UMBC Chapter Awards

Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award  - Chapter Deadline: March 30

Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award - Chapter Deadline: March 30

Fellowship - Chapter Deadline: March 30

Undergraduate Research Awards - No application deadline as students are automatically reviewed through the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) Application Process. Please check the URCAD website for more details.

PKP National Awards

Study Abroad Grants - National Deadline: March 15

Literacy Grants - National Deadline: April 1

Love of Learning Awards - National Deadline: June 30

Any many more - JUST CLICK HERE!


Questions? 
Contact Holly Cudzilo
UMBC PKP Director of Awards

hcudzilo@umbc.edu 

The Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award is bestowed in recognition of the numerous contributions that Dr. Sorensen has made over many years to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and especially to the former five-campus chapter, University of Maryland Chapter 22 UM-UMBC.  Each spring, this chapter invites applications from its undergraduate student members. One $1000 award will be distributed each year to the selected awardee.

Eligibility criteria for the award are as follows:  
(1)   Each undergraduate student applicant shall be a current member of Chapter 22 UM-UMBC

(2)   Each undergraduate student applicant shall be selected on the basis of Academic Excellence as demonstrated by outstanding grades, academic honors, awards and recognition, and activities in the University and in the Community

(3)   Each undergraduate student applying for the Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award must complete and submit the online application form no later than March 30, 2023

Click below to access the award application in Google Drive.

Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

The Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award is bestowed in recognition of the many significant contributions made by Dr. Marilyn Demorest as a key founder and seminal leader of Chapter 22 UM-UMBC of Phi Kappa Phi.  Dr. Demorest's clear-eyed determination, detailed planning, and appreciation of both tradition and innovation infused the infant chapter with the carefully-built scaffolding needed for it to grow into the chapter we enjoy today.  Marilyn's dedication to PKP and her own love of learning are the foundation for this award.

Each spring, this chapter invites applications from its graduate student members. Two $500 awards will be distributed each year to the selected awardees.

Eligibility criteria for the award are as follows:  
(1)   Each graduate student applicant shall be a current member of Chapter 22 UM-UMBC

(2)   Each graduate student applicant shall be selected on the basis of academic excellence as demonstrated by outstanding grades, academic honors, awards and recognition, and activities in the University or in the Community as well as through a clearly articulated essay (no more than 500 words) explaining what the PKP Motto means to them:
o Philosophia Krateito Photo: Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity

(3)   Each graduate student applying for the Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award must complete and submit the online application form no later than March 30, 2023

The winning applicant(s) will be notified by email by the end of April 2023.

Click below to access the award application in Google Drive.

Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award

FREE MONEY - Don't Miss Out!

Online applications are now available for the 2023 Phi Kappa Phi award programs. The Society's robust award programs give nearly $1 million each year to outstanding students, members and chapters. The awards provide everything from $20,000 Fellowships for graduate study to $500 Love of Learning awards for continuing education and professional development.

Use the links below to learn more about each opportunity 

PKP Chapter 22 UM-UMBC Chapter Awards

Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award  - Chapter Deadline: March 1

Marilyn Demorest Love of Learning Award - Chapter Deadline: March 1

Fellowship - Chapter Deadline: March 1

Undergraduate Research Awards - No application deadline as students are automatically reviewed through the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) Application Process. Please check the URCAD website for more details.

PKP National Awards

Study Abroad Grants - National Deadline: March 15

Literacy Grants - National Deadline: April 1

Love of Learning Awards - National Deadline: June 30

Any many more - JUST CLICK HERE!


Questions? 
Contact Holly Cudzilo
UMBC PKP Director of Awards

hcudzilo@umbc.edu