Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area (PBKACA)

Phi Beta Kappa Association of Chicago Area (PBKACA)

The Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area (PBKACA) will offer a one-year scholarship to an outstanding graduate from the Chicago Public Schools for continuation of his/her education in college. The scholarship will have both merit-based and need-based criteria, recognizing superior academic talent, personal character, and financial need. The goal is to enable the recipient to benefit from higher education while pursuing academic excellence in keeping with the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa. In making these awards, the Association will not discriminate based on race, creed, national origin, or other non-academic factors. Awarding of these scholarships will be based solely upon academic qualifications, financial need, and capacity for contribution to society.
Students applying to this scholarship MUST have a nomination by the school Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor or College and Career Coach. ONLY ONE nomination per school will be considered for review.