www.ptk.org
Benefits of
Membership
Members & advisor of Omega Nu, Delgado Community College,
New Orleans, LA
Opportunities for Recognition
• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Identification Card
• Diploma Seal
Opportunities for Recognition
• Membership Notation on College
Transcript
• Distinctive Graduation Regalia
• Letters of Recommendation
• Newspaper Press Release
Phi Theta Kappa Partner Benefits
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Avis
Bank of America
Dell
Follett Higher Education Group
GEICO
Kaplan Test Prep
T-Mobile
USA Today
…and more
Scholarships
Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central Community College,
Alpha Epsilon Omega, North Seattle Community College &
Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA
Connect to Scholarships
• CollegeFish.org
www.CollegeFish.org
• FREE for Students
• Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarships
http://scholarships.ptk.org
Transfer Scholarships
• More than $37 million in scholarships
• Over 700 colleges and universities
• Highly-Selective Colleges including:
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Harvard University Extension School
Cornell University of General Studies
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania
Washington University – St. Louis
John Hopkins University – Carey Business School
Boston University
Syracuse University
Associate Degree Scholarships
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
• Up to 180 $1,000 awards annually
• Application deadline April 1
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship
• Up to 20 $2,500 awards annually
• Students in Nursing, Respiratory Care, or
Emergency Medical Services
• Application deadline April 1
Baccalaureate Degree Scholarships
Hites Transfer Scholarship
• Up to 10 $7,500 awards annually
• Application deadline December 1
Guistwhite Scholarship
• Up to 20 $5,000 awards annually
• Application deadline December 1
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Apply for up to four scholarships
on ONE application!
All-USA Academic Team
• Up to $50,000 awarded annually
• By nomination
• Recognition in USA TODAY
Coca-Cola All-State Academic Teams
• Up to $350,000 awarded annually
• Recognition in USA TODAY
Other Scholarship Opportunities
New Century Scholars Award
• Top All-USA/All-State nominee from each state
• Up to $104,000 awarded annually
All-State Academic Team programs
•
•
•
•
Currently in 37 states
Recognition on the local level
Varying amounts awarded annually
Application deadline December 1
Other Awards
Nota Bene Honors Anthology
• Nationally circulated two-year college academic
journal
• Professional publishing opportunity for members
• $3,000 awarded annually for top submissions
Other Awards
USA TODAY Case Study Challenge
• Scholarly research
• Four Case Studies published
– USA TODAY Collegiate Website
• $2,000 awarded annually
Professional
Development
Member of Omega Nu, Delgado Community College,
New Orleans, LA
Scholarship First
• Membership is based on academic
achievement.
• Participation in activities is not
required, but expands your
experience.
Five Star Competitive Edge
• Professional development plan for members
• Strengthen your leadership skills for
scholarships, transfer, and job placement
• Create your own portfolio
• All online!
• www.ptk.org/competitive_edge
Building Leadership
• In your chapter
• As a chapter or
regional officer
• Internationally
Fellowship and Networking
• Chapter Meetings and Activities
• Regional Meetings
– Leadership and life-skills development
• Annual Convention
– Celebration of Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks
Honors Programs
• Honors Study Topic
• Honors in Action
• Honors Seminars
• International Honors
Institute
Membership Eligibility
Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College.
Santa Fe, NM
Eligibility Requirements
• 3.5 Cumulative GPA
• 12 Hours of Associate Degree
Coursework
Accepting the
Invitation
Member of Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA
Making Membership Official
• Online membership application
• To receive scholarship offers &
benefits, members must provide:
– Academic Major
– Expected Graduation or Transfer Date
– Current Email Address
Making Membership Official
• One-Time Membership Fee
• Induction Ceremony
– Date
– Time
– Location
– Guests
Accept the Invitation
ptk.org
Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College. Santa Fe, NM