In 1994 a group of  alumni formed a local association in the Tampa Bay area. Their purpose was to foster scholarship, friendship, cultural interests, and intellectual exchange among members in the region. In 1997 the national organization recognized the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Tampa Bay, which sponsors a Fall and a Spring meeting for members and their guests.

In 1997 the Association expanded its mission to provide scholarships to two outstanding high school seniors.  Since 1998, scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2500 have been awarded in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. 

Within our area, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL was awarded the Zeta of Florida chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 2004.

If you are a member of  and would like information about joining the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of  Tampa Bay, please contact Bruce Marger in Pinellas County or Joanne Frazier in Hillsborough County. 

Fall and Spring dinner meetings
for members and their guests

October 29, 2009
St. Petersburg Yacht Club

Sunshine & Ponzi:  The Florida Dream

Gary R. Mormino
 Frank E. Duckwall Prof of History, USF St Pete and Co-director, FL Studies Program.  Co-editor University of Florida, Florida History & Culture series.

Contact  Bruce Marger
for further information or to make a reservation

April 22, 2010
University Club Tampa

My Father's War:  Buffalo Soldiers in Black & White

Carolyn Johnston
  Eckerd College Elie Wiesel Professor of Humane Letters

Contact Joanne Frazier
for further information or to make a reservation

Previous Dinner Meeting Speakers

In 1999, thanks to the generosity of our members, the  Alumni Association of  Tampa Bay initiated and funded two $1,000 scholarships--one to be awarded to a senior graduating from a Hillsborough county public high school and one to a senior graduating from a Pinellas County high school.  This amount has steadily increased and in 2007, the association was able to award $2,500 per recipient.

Applicants had to have at least a 4.5 weighted or 3.8 unweighted grade point average, combined SAT scores of at least 1400 or an ACT score of at least 30, and a demonstrated record of leadership and service.  Applicants also had to intend to pursue a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with a major in the liberal arts or sciences in a four-year college or university.

The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Education Foundations administer the scholarships in their respective counties, but the Alumni Association of Tampa Bay, for whom the scholarships are named, provides the funds and the Scholarship Committee selects the winners.  If you would like to join us in this opportunity to recognize outstanding academic achievement and foster liberal arts education, please contact Lloyd Chapin.