New Century Scholars
Meet the 2009 New Century Scholars.
The New Century Scholars program honors the top scorer from each of the 50 states in the Coca-Cola All-State Academic Team program. This year, the program has been expanded to include 2 new awards with one scholar selected from among the two-year colleges in Alberta, Canada and one scholar selected from among the two-year colleges located in the seven sovereign nations and U.S. territories where Phi Theta Kappa chapters exist. To be named a New Century Scholar students must be nominated by their college president and submit a completed All-USA/All-State Community College Academic Team Nomination form.
2009 New Century Scholar Program
- 52 total awards (2 new this year)
- $2,000 stipend awarded to the top scoring Coca Cola All-State Community College Academic Team nominee in each of the 50 states in the U.S.
- New $2,000 stipend awarded to the top scoring nominee from a two year college in Alberta, Canada
- New $2,000 stipend awarded to the top scoring nominee from a two year college with a Phi Theta Kappa chapter outside of Canada and the United States
- Winners will receive recognition and stipends at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention April 4-6, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona
- Winners are featured in AACC's Community College Times and Community College Journal and on Phi Theta Kappa's website
If you have any questions regarding the New Century Scholars program, please contact scholarship.programs@ptk.org, 601.984.3504 ext. 3539.
