Scholarship Opportunities

Phi Theta Kappa members have access to more than $37 million in scholarships, a benefit unmatched by other honor societies. Learn more below or Contact Us.

Transfer Scholarships

• More than $37 million in transfer scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa members
• Available at over 700 four-year colleges and universities, Search our Transfer Scholarships
• Awards are administered directly by the senior institution. For information on deadlines, awards and contact information, visit www.CollegeFish.org.

Scholarships Administered by Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa administers scholarships using a common application. Applicants may apply for one scholarship on the common application or multiple scholarships at the same time. The Fall Common Application opens on October 1 and closes December 2. The Spring Common Application opens on February 13 and closes on May 15. For more information on individual programs, see the information below.

Commit to Complete

Phi Theta Kappa's new Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship will help Phi Theta Kappa members overcome unanticipated financial barriers preventing the completion of a student’s first college credential, an associate degree or certificate, while enrolled in the two-year college.
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Fall Scholarships	Spring Scholarships
All scholarships administered on the Fall Common Application are for use by students who are almost finished with their associate degree coursework and intend to enter the work force or intend to transfer to an accredited four-year college to complete a baccalaureate 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 following scholarships.	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 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 following scholarships.
Hites Transfer Scholarship Up to 10 scholarships of $7,500 each Total awards of $75,000 Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of Phi Theta Kappa members Recipients must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Apply by completing the Fall Common Application Learn more	Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship Up to 20 scholarships of $2,500 each Total awards of $50,000 Open to registered nursing, respiratory care and emergency medical services majors To be used for degree completion while enrolled at the community college Application Dates: February 13 - May 15 Deadline: May 15 Apply by completing the Spring Common Application Learn more
Guistwhite Scholarships Up to 20 scholarships of $5,000 each Total awards of $100,000 Must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Apply by completing the Fall Common Application Learn more	Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Up to 180 scholarships of $1,000 each to be used for enrollment at community college Total awards of $180,000 Application Dates: February 13 - May 15 Deadline: May 15 Apply by completing the Spring Common Application Learn more
All-USA Community College Academic Team Up to 20 students selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship and medallion Total awards of $50,000 Receive extensive national recognition through USA TODAY Purpose is to recognize outstanding two-year college students Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Apply by completing the Fall Common Application Learn more	GEICO Business Student Scholarship The two top scoring business majors that apply to the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship will qualify for a $1,000 GEICO Business Scholarship Total awards of $2,000 Application Dates: February 13 - May 15 Deadline: May 15 Apply by completing the Spring Common Application Learn more
Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team 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 All scholars receive medallions and recognition in USA TODAY Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program Apply by completing the Fall Common Application Learn more	Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship Up to two $1,000 scholarships annually Open to Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security associate degree programs To be used for degree completion while enrolled at the community college Application Dates: February 13 - May 15 Deadline: May 15 Apply by completing the Spring Common Application Learn More
New Century Scholars 52 stipends of $2,000 Total awards of $104,000 Selection based on scores received in the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program Recognizes the top-scoring student from each of the 50 states plus one student from a chapter in Canada and one student from a chapter in one of the other seven sovereign nations where Phi Theta Kappa chapters exist Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program Apply by completing the Fall Common Application Learn more
All-State Community College Academic Team Students nominated to the All-USA Community College Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Community College Academic Team 37 participating states Over $41 million available All-State members receive special recognition including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships Application Dates: October 1 - December 2 Deadline: December 2 Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program Apply by completing the Fall Common Application. Learn more

Additional Opportunities
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award amounts vary Must be enrolled at a community college and intend to transfer Must enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college to pursue a baccalaureate degree for the upcoming academic year Must meet other eligibility requirements such as minimum GPA, citizenship status requirements, etc. Application due in December To apply, contact the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships Maximum $30,000 available per student, per year Provides funding for tuition, room and board, books and other required fees Of the 60 scholars named in 2012, 50 were Phi Theta Kappa members Must be nominated by the community college Application process opens in September and is due at the beginning of December To apply, contact Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation Award amounts vary For low income women age 35 and older Can be used for associate, technical and vocational programs Application must be postmarked by March 1 To apply, contact the Jeannette Rankin Foundation
International Scholar Laureate Program Eight scholarships of $1,000 each awarded specifically to Phi Theta Kappa members For international study in career fields of business, diplomacy and international relations, engineering, medicine and nursing Application typically due beginning of March To apply, contact the International Scholar Laureate Program directly Learn more
Pearson Prize for Higher Education Awards 20 scholarships of $10,000 Recognizes college students for high academic achievement and engagement in community service Open to full-time, degree-seeking students attending a career college, two-year or four-year college or university. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, have no relation to a Pearson employee, have not received the Pearson Prize grant or fellowship before and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Application typically due in March To apply, contact the Pearson Foundation Phi Theta Kappa members named 2011 Pearson Prize winners include: Jon Adams Bernard Akem Onaje LaMont Kevin Magana Daniel Brannon Melinda Civic. 2010 Pearson Fellows including Phi Theta Kappa members Evelyn Cardenas and Isaac Powell, click to view