University Partner Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa is proud to partner with over 800 four-year colleges and universities to offer hundreds of millions of dollars in member-exclusive transfer scholarships. For PTK students pursuing a bachelor’s degree, the average scholarship is over $4,500 annually, and the median award is $2,000. You can explore these PTK-exclusive scholarship opportunities on the map below.

Here is your need-to-know about getting one of these types of scholarships when you transfer.

• Explore Colleges with PTK Connect^TM Once you're a member, you can dive into PTK Connect, a comprehensive database that lets you explore colleges, see what they offer in terms of scholarships, and discover other supports available for transfer students
• Get Scholarship Details: Log into PTK Connect to get the information on who to contact and how to apply for our partner scholarships.
• Member as a Qualification: Most PTK-exclusive university partner scholarships are non-competitive—meaning membership gives you access to these scholarships, but they may have other critiera such as GPA and being enrolled fulltime, and being a first-time transfer.
• Stacking Scholarships with PTK: PTK-exclusive scholarships can often be combined with other transfer scholarship opportunities. By being a member of PTK, you can maximize your financial support and make the most of your transfer experience.

Transfer Honor Roll  If you want to learn which four-year colleges provide the best transfer experience and highest completion rates for transfer students, check out the institutions on PTK’s Transfer Honor Roll. The Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll recognizes four-year institutions that excel in supporting transfer students. Colleges are evaluated on success rates of transfer students, financial aid for transfers, admissions practices, campus life for transfers, college cost, and recruitment efforts.

Only four-year institutions in the top 25% of applicants receive this  national recognition. The program highlights institutions that understand the unique needs of transfer students and foster pathways for their continued success.

Featured Partners  Phi Theta Kappa’s Featured Partners are a select group of four-year institutions that provide exceptional transfer scholarships and support specifically for PTK members. These institutions go above and beyond to recognize the academic achievements of PTK students, offering unique benefits and resources to help them succeed in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Discover these distinguished partners and the exclusive opportunities they offer to ensure a smooth and successful transfer journey.