Love of Learning Professional Development Grant

Love of Learning Professional Development Grant is sponsored by Phi Beta Kappa. This grant program provides funds to Phi Beta Kappa members who wish to pursue endeavors to continue lifelong learning and advance in their professions.

PBK - Love of Learning Professional Development Grant Love of Learning Professional Development Grants The Love of Learning Grant was established in honor of the Phi Beta Kappa motto, “love of learning is the guide to life. ” This grant program was designed to provide funds to our members who wish to pursue endeavors to continue lifelong learning and advance in their professions.

The Society will issue a limited number of grants of up to $350 to Phi Beta Kappa members to support their pursuit of professional development. Grants will be awarded by lottery. The 2026 application cycle will be open from April 15 to June 1.

Applicant must be a ΦBK member – this grant is open to members of all ages Applicant must have a U.S. based mailing address Applicant must be planning to engage in and pay for professional development between July 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027 Applicant must submit a completed application by the deadline of June 1, 2026 Applicant has not previously received a Love of Learning Grant from the Society Applicants can request up to $350 in their application for professional development activities.

This grant funding can be used for: Graduate school application fees Fees for exams, courses, trainings, and certifications Annual membership dues for professional associations Conference, seminar, or workshop registration Grant funding can NOT be used for: ΦBK Association events or membership Food, beverage, travel, or boarding expenses ​Tuition, classes for credit, required research, study abroad programs, or other student fees Supplies (computers, apps or programs, business cards, headshots) Reimbursements for purchases made before July 1, 2026 Applicants should be prepared to have the following information ready when applying: Phi Beta Kappa chapter where applicant was inducted and year Current mailing address and email address Short bio (250 words or less) What are you requesting funds for?

(please consult funding parameters section) How much are you requesting? (limit of $350) A link that shows the price of what you are requesting How this learning opportunity will impact you? (250 words or less) Note: please only submit one application per cycle.

If more than one submission was entered by an individual member, the one with the earliest time stamp will be the one entered into the lottery.

Recipient agrees to respond to award notification within 7 days to confirm receipt Recipient agrees to send a headshot Recipient gives the Society to use quotes from application for official communications Recipient agrees to use grant funds for purposes expressed in application by January 31, 2027 Recipient agrees to send a receipt to the Society by January 31, 2027 Grant Distribution Timeline April 15, 2026: Application opens June 1, 2026: Application closes June 1 - July 1, 2026: The randomly selected winners will be contacted by Phi Beta Kappa July 15, 2026: Grants will be mailed to selected winners January 31, 2027: Deadline for winners to use granted funds for purposes expressed in the application and to send a receipt back to the Society Applications for the 2026 Love of Learning Professional Development Grant Please email Solai Sanchez at ssanchez@pbk.

org with any inquiries. Looking for more ways to pursue professional development? The ΦΒΚ Key Connections program offers opportunities to network at events hosted by our national office and associations.

In addition, members can build professional experience by volunteering with our local associations. If you're looking for more resources, check out our Key Into Your Career webpage for liberal arts and sciences job boards and helpful articles.