Scholarship Information

Phi Mu members are eligible for 125 graduate and undergraduate scholarships awarded each academic year. Most scholarships are unrestricted, but some have been established for a particular chapter, field of study, state of residence or college. Only one application is required to be considered for all scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by March 1 each year to be considered for the following academic year.

The minimum requirement is a 3.0 grade point average. There are merit and financial need scholarships. Applicants are scored in several categories: academic, involvement (Phi Mu/campus/community), financial need, personal statements and recommendations. Donors to the Foundation receive extra consideration.

You can download the Scholarship Application and instructions in a pdf file.
Scholarship Application (pdf)
Scholarship Recommendation form (pdf)

The Foundation also offers the Betty Nell Wilkinson Emergency Scholarship for young women affected by catastrophic situations such as illness, death, divorce, natural disaster, etc. Foundation scholarships are for educational purposes only cannot be used to pay for chapter financial obligations.
Emergency Scholarship Application (pdf)
Emergency Scholarship Instructions (pdf)

Internship Information

Several internships are administered through Foundation. The internship programs provide members the opportunity to gain professional skills and experience.

• Children’s Miracle Network Internship

  The “Happy” Parker Lowden Children’s Miracle Network Internship is offered to a Phi Mu collegian. The internship provides a $500 stipend for 150 hours of service in connection with a Children’s Miracle Network Development Office, Children’s Miracle Network hospital or the Children’s Miracle Network National Headquarters. It is an opportunity to design an internship to meet the needs of the Children’s Miracle Network unit and the professional growth needs of the Phi Mu member. Service may take place at any time during the year. Candidates for internships will be reviewed twice each year. Applications are due March 1 and November 1.
  Children’s Miracle Network Internship flyer

• Foundation Internship

  Each summer, Phi Mu Foundation provides a paid internship in the Foundation’s office in the National Headquarters. Previous interns have assisted with Convention preparations, developed video presentations and assisted with project management on a variety of projects. Housing is not provided.

  Applicants must submit an Application and a cover letter briefly describing their involvement in Phi Mu and the community, education, employment history and computer skills. Applications are due March 1 each year.
  Foundation intern informational flyer
  Foundation employment application

• Project HOPE Internship

  The Dorothy Perkins Campbell/Project HOPE Intern Fund in memory of Ruth Buran Hauschild is a summer internship for a rising senior to spend a four to six week period at Project HOPE’s Headquarters in Millwood, VA or any domestic HOPE location. Housing may be provided.

  For more information, contact Project HOPE, PO Box 250, Millwood, VA 22646 or 800-544-4673.

Loan Information

Alumnae needing assistance with professional development, technological enhancement or emergency educational needs may be eligible for low-interest loans through the Lewis Hughes Memorial Loan Fund. Alumnae in good standing who are members of Phi Mu Foundation may apply. Please contact the Foundation at 770-632-2090 or email foundation@phimu.org for more information.
Loan program information

Scholarship Charms

The Foundation recognizes outstanding academic achievement through the Ada Martin Henry Scholarship Charm program. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a 4.0 GPA will receive a special charm from the Foundation. The chapter’s Academic Excellence Chairman must submit a form each semester requesting charms for the eligible chapter members.
Scholarship charm form