Members
Phi Eta Sigma FAQs
Who is eligible to join Phi Eta Sigma?
All first-year students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 at the close of their first semester or the academic year.
Is Phi Eta Sigma a social fraternity?
Most chapters have social events, but we are not a social fraternity. Participation in social events is optional.
Must I maintain my average?
No, lifetime membership is conferred upon induction.
What do I get for the membership fee?
Your membership fee pays for your academic key or tie tac and your membership certificate. It also pays a portion of the expenses of the local chapter fee for a chance to win a local chapter scholarship. You also receive the national magazine, the FORUM of Phi Eta Sigma.
Am I eligible for scholarships?
Phi Eta Sigma awards thirty cash scholarships of $1,000 and thirty-six $6,000 scholarships and awards in national competition. Members applying for scholarships must be nominated by their chapters. Application forms are available in the Honors office.
Why should I join Phi Eta Sigma?
Phi Eta Sigma is an outward recognition of your academic accomplishments and is an incentive for a continued high scholarship. It provides you the opportunity to meet freshmen scholars from all academic disciplines. Membership in Phi Eta Sigma identifies you to your employers and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and performance.
Phi Eta Sigma Scholarships
All active undergraduate members may apply for the $1,000 cash scholarships. Graduate students may apply for a $6,000 cash scholarship. Application deadline is February 29th. For an application visit the Honors College Office in the Conroy Honors Building, Room 104 (646-2005). For more information, visit the Phi Eta Sigma Homepage.
Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society for college freshmen. Our goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year college students.