Nursing Students
Students are drawn to nursing careers because of a desire to care, serve, or help others. Through nearly $1 million in scholarships offered through our Foundation, PTK provides resources to serve nursing students just like you.
Scholarships for Community College Nursing & Healthcare Students
With the help of partners like Hurst Review and special member-only NCLEX© review course subscription discounts, you can gain access to scholarships to pay for school and pass your licensing exam.
Community College Scholarships for LPNs
All-State Academic Team Programs
Applicants must be nominated by your college’s designated nominator and reside in one of the 39 participating states.
- More $41 million available
- Receive special local recognition, including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships
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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
Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholarship
Applicants must be eligible and apply for the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship and enrolled in an associate degree program in Texas.
- 1 $1,500 scholarship awarded annually
- Recognition as a Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar
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
Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must graduate within 18 months from the time of application.
- 15 scholarships of $1,000 each
- Total awards of $15,000
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
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 or HESI prep course materials on StudyBuddy.live for a duration of up to 10 weeks
- 20 students will receive an additional 100% discount for all other courses in addition to the TEAS prep course for up to 10 weeks; discount codes cannot be combined
- Discounts are valued at $300 each, totaling $16,500
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
In addition to scholarships for LPNs, those pursuing a RN degree have access to:
Christopher A. Calhoun Transfer Scholarship
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and Phi Theta Kappa member, enrolled in an associate degree program in South Carolina with plans to enroll in a four-year college baccalaureate degree program in South Carolina for the next fall semester, eligible and apply for the All-USA Academic Team, and be nominated by the student’s college.
- 1 $1,000 scholarship awarded annually
- Recognition at the All-South Carolina Academic Team event
Guistwhite Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members that will be transferring to a senior institution in the next fall term and demonstrate outstanding Phi Theta Kappa participation.
- 15 scholarships of $5,000 each
- Total awards of $75,000
- Commemorative medallions
Hites Transfer Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members that will be transferring full-time to a senior institution in the next fall term and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
- 10 scholarships of $7,500 each
- Total awards of $75,000
- Commemorative medallions
Pacific Region Transfer Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must be currently enrolled at a two-year college in the Pacific Region, transferring to a senior institution in the Pacific Region in the next fall semester, and be eligible for the Guistwhite or Hites Scholarships.
- Up to 2 $1,000 scholarships awarded annually
- Recognition at the Pacific Regional Convention