Fact Sheet
Founded August 16, 1850 (Conception) October 19, 1850 (Founded) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Type Male Leadership Organization Scope International Size (As of 19-OCT-2013) 40 Chapters 6 Colonies Over 1200 Undergraduates Over 40,000 Alumni Motto Stellis Aequus Durando – “equal to the stars in endurance.” Colors Black and Old Gold Symbol Maltese Cross Skull and […]
Apply for a Foundation Scholarship
The Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation makes two types of scholarships available, and members may apply for either or both types: Need-Based Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s financial need and scholastic achievement. Participation-Based Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s chapter, campus, and community involvement and scholastic achievement. Requirements Active member of Phi Kappa Sigma […]
Chapter History
Founding History Phi Kappa Sigma was founded by Samuel Brown Wylie Mitchell (pictured left) at the University of Pennsylvania on August 16, 1850. Fascinated by the prospect of fraternal relations with his fellowman, Mitchell set out to found a new, secret order in the restricted life of the university at that time. His papers indicate […]
My Fraternity History
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