Dr. Jeffrey S. Vessely Memorial Scholarship Award
The Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity Dr. Jeffrey S. Vessely Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes one member of a chapter who have achieved the designated academic, service, and leadership activity outlined below. Award winners will receive an inscribed certificate, a $150 stipend, and be recognized in the annual Phi Epsilon Kappa Virtual Awards Ceremony. Annually, one award winner per chapter will be recognized.
Undergraduate Student Criteria:
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Current active Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity Future Professional Membership
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Completion of 90 credit hours (with letter grades), with 60% of the 90 hours completed within the past 3 years
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Grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a four-point scale
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Selected student should display strong leadership qualities
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Selected student should engage regularly in service-related activities
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Selected student should engage regularly in professional development activities
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Individual chapters are permitted to set other criteria as outlined in their by-laws and/or operating code
Note: An undergraduate student is eligible to receive either the Scholastic Achievement Certificate or the Dr. Jeffrey S. Vessely Memorial Scholarship Award (not both) within the same year.
Graduate Student Criteria:
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Current active Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity Future Professional Membership
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Completion of 24 credit hours of graduate coursework
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Grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a four-point scale
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Selected student should display strong leadership qualities
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Selected student should engage regularly in service-related activities
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Selected student should engage regularly in professional development activities
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Individual chapters are permitted to set other criteria as outlined in their by-laws and/or operating code
Note: A graduate student is eligible to receive either the Scholastic Achievement Certificate or the Dr. Jeffrey S. Vessely Memorial Scholarship Award (not both) within the same year.
Application Requirements:
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Copy of unofficial transcripts that show credit hours completed and overall grade point average
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Chapter Advisor letter of recommendation
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Photograph (to be used in the PEK Virtual Awards Ceremony and social media)
