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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Opportunities

 

 


 

Scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa

 

Phi Theta Kappa offers members opportunities to apply for over $90 million in scholarship opportunities from Phi Theta Kappa, partnering senior colleges, universities and foundations – a benefit unmatched by other honor societies.

 

How to Apply

Use your login credentials to access the scholarship information on the Phi Theta Kappa website at www.ptk.org. The common application process allows members to apply for multiple scholarship opportunities with just one application.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Website Page: https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/how-our-scholarships-work/

 

 

Fall Scholarship Application:  Deadline - December 2, 2025

 

All scholarships administered on the Fall Common Application are for use by students who are almost finished with their associate’s degree coursework and intend to enter the work force or intend to transfer to an accredited four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree for the following upcoming academic year. When you begin an online application, you will first be required to take and pass an eligibility quiz which will help you determine your eligibility for the fall scholarships.

 

Fall Scholarships

 

Hites Transfer Scholarship

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Transfer full-time to a senior institution in the next fall term

Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement

 

10 scholarships of $7,500 each

Total awards of $75,000

Commemorative medallions

 

Additional Information: Hites Transfer Scholarship

 

 

Guistwhite Scholarship

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Transfer to a senior institution in the next fall term

Demonstrate outstanding Phi Theta Kappa participation

 

15 scholarships of $5,000 each

Total awards of $75,000

Commemorative medallions

 

Additional Information: Guistwhite Scholarship

 

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All-USA Academic Team Scholarship

Open to non-members

Be nominated by your college's designated nominator

Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement

Demonstrate significant campus and community engagement

 

20 scholarships of $5,000 each

Total awards of $100,000

Commemorative medallions

 

Additional Information: All-USA Academic Team Scholarship

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Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship

Open to non-members

Be nominated by your college's designated nominator

Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement

Demonstrate significant campus and/or community leadership and service

 

50 Gold Scholar Awards of $1,500

50 Silver Scholar Awards of $1,250

50 Bronze Scholar Awards of $1,000

Total awards of $187,500

Commemorative medallions

 

Additional Information: Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship

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New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship

Open to non-members

Be nominated by your college's designated nominator

Be a top-scoring student from one of the 50 United States, Canada or other sovereign nation where at least one Phi Theta Kappa chapter resides

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$2250 award

 

Additional Information: New Century Pathway Scholarship

 

 

New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship

Open to non-members

Be nominated by your college's designated nominator

Be a top-scoring student from one of the 50 United States, Canada or other sovereign nation where at least one Phi Theta Kappa chapter resides

Enter the workforce upon two-year college credential completion

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$1500 award 

 

Additional Information: New Century Pathway Scholarship

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Spring Scholarship Application:  Deadline – June 16, 2025

 

All scholarships administered on the Spring Common Application are for use by students who are relatively new community college students and plan to attend the community college for associate’s degree coursework for the upcoming academic year. When you begin an online application, you will first be required to take and pass an eligibility quiz which will help you determine your eligibility for the spring scholarships.

 

Spring Scholarships

 

Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Must have completed 12-36 semester hours

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

 

200 scholarships of $1,000 each

25 scholarship earmarked for military

7 Global Leaders of Promise Scholars awarded

Total awards of $207,000

 

Additional Information: Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship

 

 

Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship:  Deadline: December 31, 2025

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Must graduate within 18 months from the time of application

 

15 scholarships of $1,500 each

Total awards of $22,500

 

Additional Information: Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship

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Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship

Open to non-members

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Open to Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security associate degree majors

 

Two scholarships of $1,250 each

Total awards of $2,500

 

Additional Information: Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship

 

 

South Carolina Members Only Scholarship

Christopher A. Calhoun Transfer Scholarship

Must be a U.S. citizen and Phi Theta Kappa member

Must be nominated by the student's college

Must be currently enrolled at a South Carolina two-year college or a two-plus-two college program

Must enroll in a four-year college baccalaureate degree program in South Carolina for the next fall semester

Must be eligible and apply for the All-USA Community College Academic Team

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One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually

Recognition at the All-South Carolina Academic Team event

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Additional Information: Christopher A. Calhoun Transfer Scholarship

 

 

Carolinas Region (Members Only) Scholarship

 

The Joan Keller Servant Leader Scholarship

The Alpha-Omega Carolinas Regional Alumni Association sponsors and awards the Joan Keller Scholarship each year. The scholarship was initiated by the Carolinas Regional Alumni Association in honor of Joan Keller for her many years of servant leadership to the Carolinas Region as the Regional Coordinator. The purpose of the Joan Keller Scholarship initiative is to provide active Phi Theta Kappa scholars who have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year institution. 

 

Conditions of Eligibility:

A student must be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and currently enrolled at a two-year college in North Carolina or South Carolina with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the time of application.

Part-time students, full-time students and international students are eligible to apply.

Students must have been (1) formally inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and (2) are active members (as defined by their chapter’s constitution).

Students must be enrolled at a two-year college in North Carolina or South Carolina for the academic year posted in the scholarship guidelines taking a minimum of six credits per semester; thus, totaling a minimum of 12 academic credits within an ongoing degree program during the scholarship period. Courses for non-credit or audit grade status do not qualify in the total credits earned and attempted.

The student making application must have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community.

 

The John Sharpe Fellowship Scholarship

​The purpose of the “Papa” John Sharpe Scholarship is to provide active Phi Theta Kappa members who have demonstrated scholarly fellowship on campus and/or in the community to help educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year institution.

 

Conditions of Eligibility:

Applicant must be an active Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and enrolled in the current Academic Year at a two-year college in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Bermuda:

1. A cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the time of application.

2. Part-time students, full-time students and international students are eligible

3. Taking a minimum of six credits per semester; thus, totaling a minimum of 12 academic credits within an ongoing program of study during the scholarship period. Courses for non-credit or audit grade status do NOT qualify in the total credits earned and attempted.

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Carolinas Region Transfer Excellence Scholarship:  Deadline June 6, 2025

​The purpose of the Transfer Excellence Scholarship is to support active Phi Theta Kappa scholars with financial resources to help cover transfer expenses for enrollment in a four-year institution during the fall academic semester of 2025.

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Conditions of Eligibility:

Applicant must be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and currently enrolled at a two-year college in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Bermuda with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 at the time of application.

➢ Part-time students, full-time students and international students are eligible to apply.

➢ Applicants (1) must have joined Phi Theta Kappa and (2) must be an active member (as defined by their chapter’s Constitution) at the time of application.

➢ Applicants must be admitted into a four-year institution and provide proof of enrollment upon entrance in fall semester 2025 for funds to be dispersed.

 

 

Other Scholarships
 

Ewing Citation Scholarship Award

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Must be a community college student at the time the manuscript is submitted
Awarded to the author of the manuscript judged to be the most outstanding of those submitted to the Nota Bene literary anthology
 

1 award of $1,000
 

Additional Information:  Nota Bene Literary Competition

 

 

Fulbright U.S. Student Program  (Apply directly to the Foundation for consideration)
Application opens in March, due in October

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Offers U.S. citizens research, study and teaching opportunities for graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, scientists and artists for one academic year

 

Number of awards and award amounts vary

 

Link to Fulbright U.S. Student Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/fulbright-us-student-program

 

 

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund  (Apply directly to the Fund for consideration)

Application due in March

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Must be of Hispanic heritage

Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Must enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college during the fall following scholarship application
 

Award amounts vary from $500 to $5,000

 

Link to scholarship information: http://hsf.net/

 

 

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship  (Apply directly to the Foundation for consideration)
Spring & Summer Programs: application opens in August, due in October
Summer & Fall Programs: application opens in January, due in March


Offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue study or internship programs abroad
 

Award amounts vary from $5,000-$8,000

2,500+ awards given annually

 

Link to Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

 

 

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships  (Apply directly to the Foundation for consideration)

Applications due in October

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Provides funding for tuition, room and board, books and other required fees

 

Maximum $40,000 available per student, per year
 

Link to Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/undergraduate-transfer/

 

 

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation  (Apply directly to the Foundation for consideration)
Application typically due in March

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Must be a woman age 35 or older receiving low income
Must enroll at an accredited community college or four-year college
Must be used for associate, technical and vocational programs
Provides funding for college and living expenses

 

$2,000 award

May be renewed up to 5 years
 

Link to Jeanette Rankin Foundation:  http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

 

 

​​The Dr. Adam James Pre-Medical Student Scholarship

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Must have completed 45 semester hours by December 

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Must be enrolled in a pre-med (or related) program

Must intend to enroll in medical school

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$1500 award

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Additional Information: https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/dr-adam-james-pre-medical-student-scholarship/ 

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American Medical Student Association Scholarship (AMSA)

Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Must have completed 45 semester hours by December

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Must be enrolled in a pre-med (or related) program

Transfer full-time to a senior institution 

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/american-medical-student-association-scholarship/ 

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Gordon Graham Leadership & Ethics in Criminal Justice Scholarship

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Enroll at least part-time to a two-year or four-year institution the following spring semester

Must have completed 45 semester hours by December

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Majors in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminology, Law, or a closely related field 

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$1250 award

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/gordon-graham-leadership-and-ethics-in-criminal-justice-scholarship/ 

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Chime Workforce Scholarship

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year certificate or associate degree program

Must have completed 6 credit hours by January

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Continue enrollment in a two-year certificate or associate degree program

Plan to enter the workforce no later than June 2026

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$1000 award

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/chime-workforce-scholarship/

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Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Must have completed 12-36 credit hours by January

Have not received an associate or bachelor's degree from any college

Must enroll in a two-year college the following fall semester

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$1000 award

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/kevin-and-rosa-byrne-family-scholarship/

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Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship 

Open to non-members

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Enroll at least part-time to a two-year or four-year institution the following spring semester

Must have completed 45 semester hours by December

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Major in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction,  Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, Public Safety Education, or a closely related field

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$1250 award

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/ronny-j-coleman-fire-and-emergency-services-leader-of-the-future-scholarship/

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TEK Productions Scholarship

Must be currently enrolled in a two-year associate degree program

Must have completed 12 semester hours by December

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Major in Production, Event Management, Theater, Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Stage Management, Sound Design, or a closely related field

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$500 award

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Additional Information:  https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/tek-productions-scholarship/

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Transfer Scholarships

More than $37 million in transfer scholarship opportunities available to members
Available at over 800 senior institutions
Scholarships are administered by each senior institution

 

806 scholarships 
 

For details visit PTK CONNECT (login required)

 

 

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This page was last modified on June 13, 2024

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