MEMBER OF DISTINCTION

Established in 2022, Phi Eta Sigma's Member of Distinction program gives students a chance to earn a commendation and a special level of distinction by participating in qualifying national and local chapter events. In addition to earning this significant honor, Members of Distinction will receive exclusive graduation regalia, special programming opportunities, and a commendation to include on Phi Eta Sigma scholarship applications.

For the 2024-25 academic year, students earn Member of Distinction status by

  • Maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher
  • Being a member in good standing with their local chapter
  • Earning at least 4 qualifying points related to our core values of developing one's mind, health, and character and involvement in local, regional, or national programming. Students can earn points in any combination of the point catergories.

Students can apply for Member of Distinction beginning in January, and the deadline each year is April 1.

MEMBERS OF DISTINCTION CLASSES

MIND

Skills, Leadership, and Knowledge 

Option 1: Leadership

  • Attend 5 of the 8 Chapter Officer Roundtables

Option 2: Financial Literacy

HEALTH

Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health Development

Option 3: Physical Health

Option 4: Physical Health

  • Complete a local 5K

CHARACTER

Service, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy

Option 5: Service

  • Complete 10 service hours (At least 5 must be related to literacy)

Option 6: Philanthropy

  • Raise $100 in the Volunteer-a-Thon this fall

LOCAL

Local Chapter Involvment

Option 7: Local Involvement

  • 10 hours of Phi Eta Sigma involvement at the local chapter level

Option 8: Regional and National Involvement

  • Attend the National Convention