The UALR Chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is holding an essay contest for current student members of Phi Kappa Phi. The deadline is Monday, April 27.

An award of $250 will be given to one undergraduate winner and $250 to one graduate winner. Graduate students on the main campus, the Clinton School of Public Service, and law students at the Bowen School of Law are eligible for the graduate award.

The theme for this year’s essay is “The Importance of Scholarship, Leadership, and Giving Back.” Essays will be judged on depth of analysis, clarity of thesis, originality of thinking, clarity of expression, organization and a clear connection to the foundations of Phi Kappa Phi. Scholarly format is preferred.

The winners will receive their award and special recognition during the Induction Ceremony May 2.

For submissions or questions, contact Jasmine Spears at jaspears@ualr.edu.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, most selective, and most prestigious all-discipline honor society. UALR was the first university to be granted a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi in Arkansas.

Standards for invitation to Phi Kappa Phi are extremely high. Membership is by invitation only to UALR’s top 7.5 percent of second term juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students.