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Scholarship, Leadership, Service & Fellowship

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Dr. Adam James

Alumnus Dr. Adam James Establishes PTK Scholarship

When Dr. Adam James began his first year of medical school, he promised himself that once he became a doctor he would give back to the organizations, like Phi Theta Kappa, that helped him achieve his dream. “If I had not applied to PTK, I wouldn’t have applied to medical school,” James said. “I wouldn’t…

Zoe Horne, Phi Theta Kappa member and Wake Tech Student

An Introvert Out of Her Shell

Accepting membership in Phi Theta Kappa helped introvert Zoe Horne break out of her shell and become a leader.

Creating Change Through Community Service

Koto Imahori reflects on how Phi Theta Kappa helped her reach her education goals and become a better advocate and leader.

5 students at PTK Catalyst in 2019

5 Reasons to Attend PTK Catalyst 2022

PTK’s last in-person Catalyst was in 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Since the pandemic started, we’ve been working hard to plan a convention that would fit everyone’s needs…and guess what? We did it! This year, your chapter can attend in-person, virtually, or combine both options for a hybrid experience in our most inclusive PTK Catalyst yet!…

PTK members with Tyler McKenzie

In and out. In and out. Just go in and leave.

Phi Theta Kappa’s REACH Rewards program is about more than percentages. It’s an opportunity to change someone’s life for the better. Hear one student’s perspective.

Jenna and Sea Turtles

Taking Charge of the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Human beings are developing dangerously reliant relationships with pollutants – plastic being one. Learn how International Vice President Jenna Santacroce believes we can all make a positive impact on this crisis.

Adrian Balaj

Navigating the Curves of Life

International Officer Adrian Balaj found that the path to success isn’t always a straight line. Today Balaj is finding success at navigating the curves of life with PTK.

Gracie Bonds Staples

I AM PTK: Gracie Bonds Staples

Gracie Bonds Staples grew up in a small Mississippi town where she became the first African American to be inducted into her PTK chapter. Now a popular newspaper columnist in Atlanta, one of her guiding principles is to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Amie Croteau and Judith Croteau Graduation

We Are PTK: Amie Croteau and Judith Croteau

Neither Amie Croteau nor her mother-in-law Judith Croteau ever thought they’d get beyond an associate degree, but awards from Phi Theta Kappa’s Fall Scholarship Application —open now through October 25 — changed everything.

Thomith Chin

I AM PTK: Thomith Chin

Having overcome extreme poverty growing up in Cambodia, PTK alumnus Thomith Chin is now at the University of Virginia and using his nonprofit, International Youth for a Better World, to train and support leaders and change-makers around the world.

Shawn Zamani

I AM PTK: Shawn Zamani

Florida member Shawn Zamani knew very little English when he moved to the United States in 2012, but that never slowed him down. This fall, he’s heading to England as a 2019 Gates Cambridge Scholar.

Jazzmin Mitchell Graduation

I AM PTK: Jazzmin Mitchell

Tennessee member Jazzmin Mitchell is heading to Lipscomb University this fall with a full ride — and it wouldn’t have happened without the Golden Opportunity Scholarship.