Career Tech Students
Economic success is the product of a skilled workforce. Get there faster by earning scholarships to offset the cost of certifications, tools or trade-specific items needed to enter the workforce.
Community College Scholarships for Workforce Students
PTK continues to grow career-tech opportunities with the support of Hurst Review to help nursing students pass the NCLEX®, Walgreens to aid pharmacy technician students in earning certifications, and scholarships for all career-bound students, funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Log in to your application at the beginning of each semester to update your eligibility quiz to determine if you are eligible for scholarships.
PTK’s competitive scholarship application has two deadlines.
Spring Programs closed May 15th
- Leaders of Promise
- IPSLEI (Graham/Coleman/Resurreccion)
- Workforce Development
- Regional Scholarships
- The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship
Fall Programs available through December 1st
- All-USA/New Century/Coca-Cola Academic Team
- AMSA Pres-Med Scholarship
- Guistwhite
- Hites
- TEK
- Workforce Development
- Regional Scholarships
Log in to your application at the beginning of each semester to update your eligibility quiz and see if you are eligible for scholarships.
Available Career Technology Scholarships
All-State Academic Team Programs
Applicants must be nominated by your college’s designated nominator and reside in one of the 39 participating states.
- Over $41 million available
- Receive special local recognition, including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships
All-USA Academic Team Scholarship
Open to non-members, All-USA Academic Team Scholarship applicants must be nominated by their college’s designated nominator and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and significant campus and community engagement.
- 20 scholarships of $5,000 each
- Total awards of $100,000
- Commemorative medallions
Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship
Open to non-members, Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship applicants must be nominated by their college’s designated nominator and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and significant campus and/or community leadership and service.
- 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
- Commemorative medallions
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have completed 12-36 semester hours, and be currently enrolled in an associate degree program.
- 200 scholarships of $1,000 each
- 25 scholarships earmarked for military
- 7 Global Leaders of Promise Scholars awarded
- Total awards of $207,000
Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must be enrolled in a nursing
degree program.
- 25 scholarships of $250 each for the NCLEX® exam fee
- Free subscription to the premier Hurst NCLEX® Review for scholarship recipients
- Total awards of $13,750
New Century Pathway Scholarship
Open to non-members, New Century Pathway Scholarship applicants must be a top-scoring student from one the 50 United States, Canada or other sovereign nations where at least one Phi Theta Kappa Chapter resides and be nominated by their college’s designated nominator.
- 52 scholarships for Transfer Pathway
- 52 scholarships for Workforce Pathway
PTK Workforce Development Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only; applicants must be pursuing a workforce-related major and must enter the workforce after graduating with an associate degree or certificate.
- 1 scholarship of $1,500 awarded annually
- Recognition as a PTK Workforce Development Scholar
Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in associate degree programs in the following majors: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security.
- One $1,000 scholarship
Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of Future Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in associate degree programs in the following majors: Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, or Public Safety Education.
- One $1,000 scholarship
StudyBuddy TEAS Prep Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must be enrolled in a pre-nursing, nursing, or allied health degree program. Students in medical assistant and certified nursing assistant programs are eligible as well.
- 35 students will receive a 100% discount for the TEAS prep course materials on StudyBuddy.live for a duration of up to 10 weeks.
- 20 students will receive a 100% discount for any other course excluding the TEAS prep course for up to 10 weeks; discount codes cannot be combined.
- Discounts are valued at $300 each, totaling $16,500.
TEK Productions Scholarship
Applicants must be Phi Theta Kappa members with a minimum 3.5 GPA and majoring in Production, Event Management, Theater, Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Video Editing, or Stage Management.
- One $500 scholarship
The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship
The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship provides financial support for high-achieving students, especially those who have been in foster care, to achieve their educational opportunities in pursuing the careers and futures they desire.
- 1 scholarship of $500 awarded annually
Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas only; applicants must be pursuing a workforce-related major and must enter the workforce after graduating with an associate degree or certificate.
- Up to 25 scholarships of $200 awarded annually
- Recognition as a Trustmark Workforce Development Scholar
Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members as well as non-members; applicants must be enrolled in an Allied Health or Pharmacy Technician Program and intend to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
- 50 scholarships of $250 each for the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam fee
- Total awards of $12,500
Visit Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship
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