2026 Phi Upsilon Omicron Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award

Phi Upsilon Omicron Undergraduate Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Application

2026
Applicant must submit an article detailing the planning and fundraising projects the individual (or group) has done to attend Conclave. This award (1 for $1,000 for 2026) is available to Phi Upsilon Omicron members to be enrolled during the full academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters remaining in school after Conclave).

*The Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award is only awarded in even-numbered years.

A separate application must be submitted for scholarships and other awards.
Karen P. Goebel Award Application Directions & Student Check List

Please consider downloading a copy of the directions and printing for your reference as you complete the application.
IMPORTANT: This application CAN be saved and resumed later. The electronic application deadline is May 1 or until the Award. The letter of recommendation should be submitted within 10 days of application. Please review and obtain ALL information and be prepared to request documentation before you begin. (We recommend preparing information in a Word Document before entering onto the form.)
Name

Last NameFirst NameMiddle Initial
Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Phi U Chapter (Where Initiated)
Date of Initiation (Month and Year)
Phi U Chapter Advisor Information

Please provide information for your Phi Upsilon Omicron Chapter Advisor. Award notification will be shared with this individual. NOTE: Award checks will be distributed directly and are made payable to recipients.
Name of Phi U Chapter Advisor
(name, title, and credentials of chapter advisor)
Institution Where Degree is Being, or Will Be Pursued
(College/University)
Overall Family and Consumer Sciences or Related Unit Name
May include Human Ecology, Applied Human Sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health and Human Sciences, etc.
Advisor Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Advisor E-mail
example@example.com (This person will receive an email confirmation.)
Advisor Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Classification
Major
Year in School
Degree Currently Pursued
Expected Graduation Date
(for current degree- must be no earlier than spring semester/quarter following Conclave)
Academic Unit Administrator Information

Please provide information for the Chair, Dean, or Program Advisor. If you are selected as an award recipient, a press release statement will be shared with this individual.
Name of Unit Administrator
(name, title, and credentials of unit administrator)
Institution Where Degree is Being, or Will Be Pursued
(College/University)
Overall Family and Consumer Sciences or Related Unit Name
May include Human Ecology, Applied Human Sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health and Human Sciences, etc.
Administrator Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Administrator E-mail
Administrator Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Honors and Recognitions Received while Attending College (May include those associated with college, community, church, civic group engagement, etc.)
Professional Service

Please list specific dates and service, including but not limited to officers and committees, for each of the three categories below.
Phi Upsilon Omicron (Please describe service activities specific to Phi U.)
Other Family and Consumer Sciences Organizations (Please describe service activities associated with other FCS/Human Ecology/Human Sciences related orgs.)
Other University and/or Community Organizations (Please describe service activities associated with university/campus groups and/or other community orgs.)
Letter- Please type in the box OR upload below a letter detailing the planning and fundraising projects the individual has done to attend Conclave. (500 words or less)

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If preferred, you may upload letter.

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Chapter Advisor Recommendation. (*Reference letter must be from a Phi U Chapter Advisor.) Recommendation needs to address character, leadership, service, and ability.

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Reference 1
Reference 1 Email:

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com (This person will receive an email to request a letter of support for your application.)
- The letter of recommendation is to be sent electronically within 10 days of the application.
- See directions for guidance.
Applicant Responsibility

IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for notifying the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Office if status should change from the information provided on the applications. (e.g., name, address, institution) By signing below, you are confirming your understanding and willingness to comply.
Applicant Signature
The winning student(s) will be awarded $500 at Conclave. The winning student(s) is expected to be in attendance and actively engaged at the entirety of Conclave. To receive the balance of the award money, the recipient must then turn this application into an article to be submitted for The Candle by December 1 of the Conclave year. Article should describe the overall plan, fundraising efforts, and the actual experience and benefits from attending the Conclave. Upon receipt of this article for The Candle, the student will receive the additional $500 of the award. ($1,000 total)
I have read and understand the Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Application Directions.
Rules Governing Phi Upsilon Omicron Collegiate Awards

1. Recipients will be selected without bias toward race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

2. Alternate recipients will be selected and notified if the original recipient is unable to accept.

3. Picture and resume will be requested of collegiate award recipients for publicity purposes.

4. Award payments will be sent to the recipient. Payment checks must be cashed within 90 days of issuance. If you do not receive your check, you must contact admin@phiu.org within that timeframe. No checks will be reissued after 90 days.
IMPORTANT (Read Carefully):
1. Please SAVE your application below. Your form can be saved as a draft and completed later.
2. Hit Preview Answers to review your application. You will be required to preview before the form will allow you to submit.
3. After reviewing your application, you will have the option to print. Please PRINT your application and ALL attached documents (for your own reference) PRIOR to hitting the SUBMIT button. You will NOT be able to access your application after it has been submitted.
4. Hit Submit. Your submission will be confirmed with a green check mark, and you will receive an email notification. * If you do not see a green check mark and receive an email notification, your application was likely not submitted.
5. See the Karen P. Goebel Award Application Directions regarding submission of the letter of recommendation. Your application is NOT considered complete until the chapter advisor recommendation is received.
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Phi Upsilon Omicron Undergraduate Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Application

Phi U Chapter Advisor Information

Classification

Academic Unit Administrator Information

Professional Service

Applicant Responsibility