Dear Gentle Reader, To some, Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for two-year colleges, an organization that recognizes student success. But to me, PTK is so much more. Let me explain. In the fall of 2022, my chapter advisor at Clark State College in Ohio, Nina Wiley, was conducting a phone calling campaign in…
By Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner The Golden Opportunity Scholarship Fund was created to ensure that all students have the chance to experience the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership, regardless of their financial situation. Since its inception in 2016, Golden Opportunity has provided financial assistance to 26,345 community college students. The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is…
Luther College in Iowa has increased their transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members from $1,000 a year to $2,500 a year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years or until the student completes a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship is stackable with other scholarships offered by the university. Learn more about this transfer…
By Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner OOOOOOOOOO Last year, Phi Theta Kappa members completed more than 75,000 scholarship applications, and our members led nearly 900 projects focused on research and service. It’s proof that you, as community college students, are all about making things happen and driving change, both on your campuses and in your communities. But…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 20 colleges in the seventh edition of Civic Scholar: Journal of Undergraduate Community College Research. The full journal is available here. Civic Scholar features 20 exceptional undergraduate research projects created and carried out by PTK student members. The research projects involve…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published the fourth annual edition of Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, the first journal showcasing leadership among community college students. View the 2024 issue here. Change Makers highlights 17 exceptional leadership projects created and carried out by PTK student members. These projects involve collaboration with campus or…
We are thrilled to congratulate the 2022 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars! One hundred high-achieving community college students received the prestigious scholarship this year, and 80 are Phi Theta Kappa members! Presented by The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF), this highly competitive national transfer scholarship awards students up to $55,000 a year to complete their bachelor’s…
Twenty of the nation’s top college students have been named to the 2022 All-USA Academic Team and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Students were selected for their intellectual rigor, academic achievement, leadership, and civic growth, and for extending their educational experiences to better themselves, their colleges, and their surrounding communities. These students were nominated…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is recognizing 464 chapters for their efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities of PTK membership to even more students on their campuses in 2021. The Iota Zeta Chapter at Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Booneville Campus in Mississippi saw the highest percentage of eligible students become Phi Theta Kappa…
Manhattan College is the latest institution to announce a $2,000 per year transfer scholarship for PTK members! Ranked by Money as one of the top 10 most transformative colleges in the U.S., Manhattan College offers students tailored, individualized attention to equip them with the necessary tools and resources to thrive academically and socially. The college’s Center…
The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is partnering with Phi Theta Kappa to provide members, employees, and immediate family members of PTK Headquarters employees with scholarships of up to $6450 towards a bachelor’s degree. An independent university operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona, UAGC is designed to provide flexible opportunities for working…
Eastern Oregon University is the first four-year college to award college credit for completing the PTK Edge and Leadership Development Studies courses.