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: http://www.ptk.org/scholarships.aspx
Fall Scholarship Application
Fall Scholarship Application Deadline - December 1, 2021
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
GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
For members who have held a significant leadership position
Enroll at least part-time in a baccalaureate degree program in the next fall term
2 scholarships of $1,500 each
Total awards of $3,000
Additional Information: GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
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
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
New Century Pathway Scholarship
Open to non-members
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
Be nominated by your college's designated nominator
104 scholarships
Additional Information: New Century Pathway Scholarship
All-State Academic Team
Be nominated by your college's designated nominator
Reside in one of the 39 participating states
Over $41 million available
Receive special local recognition, including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships
Additional Information: All-State Academic Team
Spring Scholarship Application
Spring Scholarship Application Deadline – Closed
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 enrolledin 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
GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate’s Degree Scholarship
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Must meet the same eligibility criteria for, and apply on, the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise application
Must be enrolled in a two-year associate degree program the following fall term
For members who have held a significant leadership position
2 scholarships of $1,000 each
Total awards of $2,000
Additional Information: GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate's Degree Scholarship
Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship
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 $1,000 each
Total awards of $15,000
Additional Information: Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship
Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
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 $1,000 each
Total awards of $2,000
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 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
Must be nominated by the student's college
One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually
Recognition at the All-South Carolina Academic Team event
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. The 2019 deadline for applications for the Joan Keller Scholarship has not been announced yet.
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 for the academic year 2021- 2022 while enrolled in a two-year institution.
Conditions of Eligibility:
Applicant must be an active Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and currently enrolled during the 2021-2022 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.
Carolinas Region Transfer Excellence Scholarship
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 2022.
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 2022 for funds to be dispersed.
Other Scholarships
Ewing Citation Scholarship Award
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
Awarded to the author of the manuscript judged to be the most outstanding of those submitted to the Nota Bene literary anthology
Must be a community college student at the time the manuscript is submitted
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
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
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
Maximum $40,000 available per student, per year
Provides funding for tuition, room and board, books and other required fees
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
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
$2,000 award
May be renewed up to 5 years
Provides funding for college and living expenses
Link to Jeanette Rankin Foundation: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
International Scholar Laureate Program
Application due in March
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
Must study internationally in career fields of business, diplomacy and international relations, engineering, medicine and nursing programs
8 scholarships of $1,000 each
Total awards of $8,000
Additional Information: International Scholar Laureate Program
Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship
Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member
Must be enrolled in a nursing degree program
25 scholarships of $250 each for the NCLEX exam fee
Free subscription to the premier Hurst NCLEX Review for scholarship recipients
Total awards of $13,750
Additional Information: Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship
Transfer Scholarships
More than $37 million in transfer scholarship opportunities available to members
Available at nearly 750 senior institutions
Scholarships are administered by each senior institution
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