The Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Honor Society hosted by the USC Libraries is pleased to announce that applications are open for two annual awards recognizing the achievements of USC students and faculty. The awards offer up to $1,000 each to up to three students and three faculty. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
These annual awards support USC students at different stages in their academic journeys and offer USC faculty a forum to showcase their work respectively. Winners will be honored at the USC Academic Honors Convocation in April of 2027. Learn more on the PKP awards webpage.
For Students
Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition Awards offers three awards up to $1,000 each. All USC students are encouraged to apply for this award, which recognizes outstanding artistic and academic works by undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at USC. Students may submit materials from any USC school or department, in any discipline, genre, or medium. Submissions must be work completed between the fall of 2025 through the summer of 2026.
Students do not have to be PKP members to apply.
The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026.
To apply, submit your entry using the PKP Student Recognition Award form.
For Faculty
Full- and part-time faculty associated with degree-granting USC programs are eligible for the annual Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Recognition Awards, which recognize major achievements in research, contributions to knowledge, and artistic creativity. Works produced at USC within the preceding three calendar years are eligible for consideration. PKP presents up to three awards of $1,000 to USC faculty for works predominantly created while at USC.
The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026.
To apply, submit your entry using the PKP Faculty Recognition Award form.