SJSU Chapter 067 Scholarships
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Gus Lease Junior Scholarship
Dr. 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 2025-2026 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 2025–2026 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 April 7, 2025 to receive full consideration.
Anna Lambourne Scholarship
Anna 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 April 7, 2025 to receive full consideration.
Phi Kappa Phi Student Travel Fund
Are you a Phi Kappa Phi member traveling to present your research or join a conference? The Student Travel Fund (STF) can help!
Up to $500 available for: Registration fees, Transportation, or Lodging
- Deadlines (AY 2025–2026):
Fall cycle: Oct 15, 2025 (for conferences Oct 2025–Feb 2026)
Spring cycle: Mar 1, 2026 (for conferences Mar 2026–Sept 2026)
👉 [Apply here – PKP STF Application Link]
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.
