Chapter and National Scholarships

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SJSU Chapter Scholarships

Gus Lease Junior Scholarship

Dr. Gus LeaseDr. Gus Lease taught music for 66 years in the School of Music and Dance, in SJSU's College of Humanities and Arts. Even after his retirement and appointment as Professor Emeritus, he continued teaching in the School of Music and Dance as well as the Department of History. Gus raised many Spartan spirits with his rousing renditions of the University's alma mater “Hail, Spartans Hail,” along with the national anthem, throughout his career. These included performances as a vocal soloist at 63 homecoming football games and 65 commencement ceremonies. Devoted to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Dr. Lease served as President of our Chapter #067 in 1974-1975 and again from 2003-2015.

About the Scholarship

In honor of Dr. Gus Lease's long service to Phi Kappa Phi, each spring, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 067 awards an annual $2500 scholarship to an outstanding junior who is initiated into Phi Kappa Phi at the spring ceremony. 

The scholarship will be applied toward student fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Half of the money will be applied to each of the fall and spring semesters. Therefore, the recipient must be enrolled for the entire 2024–2025 academic year for at least 6 units each term.

How to Apply

Applicants must accept the invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi and Submit their Gus Lease Scholarship Application Package before March 25, 2024 to receive full consideration.

Anna Lambourne Scholarship

Anna LambourneAnna Lambourne was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi when she was a student at San José State, where she earned a BA with honors in Russian and French in 1974 at the age of 58. Born in Vladivostok, Russia (December 3, 1915), she witnessed the Russian Revolution and fled with her family to grow up in Shanghai, China. She lived there as a Prisoner of War during World War II and married her husband of 48 years - US Army Captain Alfred "Freddie" Lambourne - in 1946. Her partner in Lambourne Realty, they made a grand dance pair whenever the music started. Anna held a variety of jobs during her life, including positions with the Palace Hotel and Stanford's Hoover Library, and launched her singing career in 2006 with Ree Ree Bruno in the jazz combo headed by Bob Phillips. Later in life, at the age of 94, she founded the Lambourne Institute to promote the education of children from birth before passing away in 2017 at the age of 101.

About the Scholarship

Funded by a generous bequest from Mrs. Lambourne's estate, our chapter has decided to award a $2,000 scholarship in her name to an outstanding "returning student" who is being initiated into PKP at our annual ceremony this spring. In honor of Ms. Lambourne’s devotion to life-long learning, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 067 awards an annual $2000 scholarship to a “returning” student. A returning student is defined as a student who continued his or her education after a break of several years or more.

The scholarship will be applied toward student fees for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Half of the money will be applied to each of the fall and spring semesters. Therefore, the recipient must be enrolled for the entire 2024–2025 academic year for at least 6 units each term.

How to Apply

Applicants must accept the invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi and submit their Anna Lambourne Application Package before March 25, 2024 to receive full consideration.

National Awards

Love of Learning Awards of $500 each help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, travel related to teaching/studies, and more.

The Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award recognizes excellence in teaching, research and public service. The Phi Kappa Phi Artist Award recognizes the achievements of those who have displayed talents in the broad realm of the arts.

The Ray Sylvester Distinguished Service Award of $1,000 honors an individual who has provided sustained, non-compensated volunteer service to others beyond the realm of academia.

Pioneer Award are designed to encourage and reward undergraduate members for developing the research, engagement and leadership skills necessary to become a successful scholar. Fifty $1,000 awards are distributed annually.

Dr. Mary Todd Sabbatical Award In honor of former Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd, the Society will honor one faculty member with a $50,000 award to support a sabbatical period or similar reassignment of duties.

Resources

For a list of the most recent recipients, FAQ and additional applicant resources, please visit the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Awards site.