How Our Scholarships Work
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How Our Scholarships Work
Joining PTK means access to scholarships to help you finish your education. We have resources to help you apply for scholarships, including ones outside of PTK. There are hundreds of millions of dollars in university partner transfer scholarships and over $1 million in competitive scholarships available annually. Your membership gets you exclusive access to these PTK-only scholarships and transfer opportunities at four-year colleges.
Types of Scholarships
PTK scholarship opportunities are organized into three types. Click the links below for more information about each type.
Competitive Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa offers competitive scholarships that reward academic excellence and leadership among its members. These scholarships provide substantial financial support to help students achieve their educational goals. By recognizing and funding high-achieving students, PTK helps ease the financial burden of college, enabling members to focus on their studies and future careers.
Need-Based Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa offers need-based scholarships to support students facing significant challenges. These cash awards are designed to help students stay enrolled and prevent them from dropping out of college due to financial hardships. By providing crucial financial assistance, PTK ensures that students can continue their education and work towards their academic and career goals.
University Partner Scholarships
University partner scholarships are available from hundreds four-year colleges that are looking for high-performing transfer students like you. Many of our university partners offer specific scholarships for PTK members.