Scholarships

The University of Akron (UA) in Ohio has a established a new $2,000 scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members transferring to the university.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College (BU MET) in Massachusetts established a new undergraduate transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.

Allegheny College in Pennsylvania established a new transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.

20 students across the U.S. recognized for outstanding scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.

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…

Appalachian State University (App State) established a new transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members in North Carolina.

Thomas Edison State University is expanding their Phi Theta Kappa scholarship eligibility to graduate students.

We are thrilled to congratulate the 2022 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars! One hundred high-achieving community college students received the prestigious scholarship this year, and 80 are Phi Theta Kappa members! Presented by The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF), this highly competitive national transfer scholarship awards students up to $55,000 a year to complete their bachelor’s…

Twenty of the nation’s top college students have been named to the 2022 All-USA Academic Team and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Students were selected for their intellectual rigor, academic achievement, leadership, and civic growth, and for extending their educational experiences to better themselves, their colleges, and their surrounding communities. These students were nominated…

Editors note: This post was written by Caroline Sabsoul, Communications Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa. My first experience with the PTK Scholarship application was in the Spring of 2018. My advisor had a session to go over the application, how to complete the eligibility quiz, important questions to highlight, etc. As an international student, it…

Manhattan College is the latest institution to announce a $2,000 per year transfer scholarship for PTK members! Ranked by Money as one of the top 10 most transformative colleges in the U.S., Manhattan College offers students tailored, individualized attention to equip them with the necessary tools and resources to thrive academically and socially. The college’s Center…

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is now accepting entries for the new Founders Medal Award. Sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors, this annual award will recognize a graduating PTK member who has written the finest essay reflecting on the value of a community college education.  To be considered, PTK members must be enrolled…