Listing of Phi Theta Kappa Programs

The following is a brief listing of the various programs offered by Phi Theta Kappa that focus on the Society's Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. With each program listing, there are links to forms related to that program, where appropriate. For more information about each program, please click on the program link provided.

Honors Program

Phi Theta Kappa offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary Honors Program for use as an honor course, seminar or community colloquy. Additionally, the Society provides opportunities for students to engage in scholarly research and creative writing.

• Faculty Scholar Conference - This three-day conference on the Honors Study Topic prepares selected advisors to serve as Honors Institute discussion leaders.

Faculty Scholar Application - Available in the fall.

• Honors Case Study Challenge - Chapters and individuals may submit case studies on the Honors Study Topic to compete for four $500 scholarships and publication in an online edition of USA TODAY.

Entry Template - Due in spring.

• Honors Seminar Series - Three presentations available on DVD and web download will showcase various perspectives of the Honors Study Topic.

Subscription Form - See dates and times of Seminars.

• Honors Study Topic Program - Phi Theta Kappa's major academic component, the Honors Study Topic is a timely, interdisciplinary and issue-driven subject chosen to promote discourse and debate through the various applications of the Honors Program.

• Honors Institute - This weeklong summer conference utilizes speaker presentations, group discussions and special events to promote scholarly examination of the Honors Study Topic.

Registration Form - Available in Spring.

• Nota Bene Anthology - This published collection of research and creative writing showcases the literary talents of members and recognizes top entries with scholarship awards.

Scholarship Program

Phi Theta Kappa offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for members to facilitate completion of associate and baccalaureate degrees.

• Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships - Designated scholarships for members, totaling $37 million, are offered by some 700 four-year colleges and universities. See a list of institutions offering transfer scholarships in your state. To get the most up-to-date information on transfer scholarship opportunities, please visit the eScholarship Directory.

• All-USA Academic Team - This academic and service competition selects 60 students from nominations by college presidents to receive scholarship awards and national recognition.

• All-State Academic Teams - Programs in 34 states recognize their All-USA Team nominees through recognition programs, awards and scholarship opportunities.

• Coca-Cola Scholarships - Approximately 400 scholarships of $1,000 each are available to community college students to continue associate degree studies.

Coca-Cola Scholarship Application - Available in March.

• Guistwhite Scholarships - Twenty scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded to members annually for baccalaureate degree studies.

Guistwhite Scholarship Applications - Available in fall.

• The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships - Approximately 25 scholarships that may range as high as $30,000 are awarded to community college graduates for baccalaureate studies.

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship - Available in Winter.

• Leaders of Promise/Geico Business Student Scholarships - Thirty scholarships of $1,000 are presented to members to continue associate degree studies.

Leaders of Promise/GEICO Business Student Scholarships Application - Available in January.

Participation Requirement Form

• New Century Scholars - The highest-scoring All-USA Academic Team nominees in each state are named New Century Scholars and each receive $2,000 scholarships.

• Other Scholarship Opportunities - Phi Theta Kappa members are leaders on college campuses both scholastically and in terms of campus and community involvement, making them excellent candidates for scholarships.

Leadership Program

Phi Theta Kappa offers a comprehensive array of leadership programs and opportunities for members.

• International Officers - An International President and four International Vice Presidents are elected annually to serve in the pinnacle of student leadership positions in Phi Theta Kappa.

• Leadership Development Studies - Phi Theta Kappa's innovative humanities-based leadership development program is currently taught at more than 400 community and senior colleges in the United States and Canada.

Certification Seminar Registration Form

• Regional Leadership Conferences - Annual meetings in each of the Society's 29 regions provide opportunities for leadership development through skills exercises and teambuilding activities.

Civic Engagement Program

Phi Theta Kappa has a distinguished history of creative and substantive programs that convey the importance of civic responsibility.

• Community College Readership Program - Phi Theta Kappa partners with USA TODAY to develop awareness of current events and promote community involvement through newspaper readership.

Registration Form

• Honors Case Study Challenge - Chapters and individuals may submit case studies on the Honors Study Topic to compete for four $500 scholarships and publication in an online edition of USA TODAY.

Entry Template - Due in spring.

• International Service Program - Phi Theta Kappa collaborates with national or international organizations to engage students in service learning activities related to the Society's Honors Study Topic.

Chapter of Service Enrollment Form

Relay For Life Report Form - Due by September 15.

• Voice Your Vote - Phi Theta Kappa encourages an informed and active electorate by promoting voter registration and education, debates on the issues and access to candidate information and platforms.

Chapter Development and Recognition Program

Phi Theta Kappa offers programs to guide chapters in their development and provide recognition for superior achievement.

• Enhanced Member Program - Members who elect to actively participate in chapter programs and activities are recognized for their contributions.

• Five Star Chapter Development Plan - Chapters may use the levels of the Five Star Chapter Development Plan to gain knowledge of chapter operations, program implementation and opportunities for service.

Five Star Chapter Update Form - Update Forms are due: April 30; September 30; November 30; December 31.

• Hallmark Awards - Hallmark Awards presented at Annual Conventions recognize outstanding achievement by chapters, regions and individuals in the Hallmark areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship.

Hallmark Awards Entry and Nomination Forms - Entries are due at Headquarters by 5:00 pm, CST, Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

• Pinnacle Awards - Chapters and regions that improve their membership acceptance rate are recognized through the Pinnacle Awards, which presents certificates, trophies and scholarships commending their successful communication of the benefits of membership.

 

Has your chapter had success with these programs? Let us know with the Chapter Success Form.

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