Scholarship details
Students planning to go to college often wonder where to look for scholarships. Scholarships are best found in organizations of which you are a member. One example is the Phi Theta Kappa Organization, which offers a wide variety of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships to student members.
Table of Contents.
- About Phi Theta Kappa
- Associate Scholarships
- Undergraduate Scholarships
- Master’s Scholarships:
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships-Frequently Asked Questions
About Phi Theta Kappa
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also PTK, is the international honor society for two-year colleges and university programs, especially state universities and community colleges. It also includes associate degree programs offered by four-year universities.
Below you will find a list of some scholarships awarded by this organization:
Associate Scholarships
These scholarships provide members with more than 200 different scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $1,000. A full list of scholarships can be found on this website.
For example, the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship offers 200 scholarships to Phi Theta Kappa members who have at least 3.5 points on average. To qualify for this scholarship, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours.
Some of these scholarships are reserved for military personnel. Each of these scholarships is worth $1,000.
The Oberndorf Lifeline Completion Scholarship is also open to Phi Theta Kappa members seeking an associate degree. Each year, 15 different scholarships valued at $1,000 are awarded.
To qualify, students must have at least a 3.0-grade point average and intend to graduate in a year and a half.
More information about these two scholarships and other scholarships for associate-level students can be found here.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa student members can receive more than 250 different scholarships to college. The amount of these prizes vary between $1,500 and $30,000. The Hites Transfer Scholarship is available to members transferring to a four-year university.
There are a total of 10 scholarships valued at $7,500 available. The Coca-Cola New Century Scholars Scholarship offers students seeking a bachelor’s degree twenty scholarships, each valued at $5,000.
This award is also open to students who are not current members of Phi Theta Kappa. All students must be nominated by someone on campus, demonstrate community involvement, and have strong academic performance.
You will find more information about scholarships for undergraduate students here.
Master’s Scholarships:
Students pursuing a master’s degree who are also members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are eligible to receive funding. A list of current opportunities can be found here. The GEICO Pathway to Completion master’s program is one such opportunity.
This program offers two prizes worth $2,500 each. This scholarship can only be applied for by students who have already graduated from Phi Theta Kappa and have a bachelor’s degree. Students must already be enrolled in a graduate program to qualify for this award.
Top priority is given to students who were officers, whether at the regional, international, or chapter level of Phi Theta Kappa.
A list of other Phi Theta Kappa scholarships can be found here.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships-Frequently Asked Questions
Does Phi Theta Kappa give scholarships?
Phi Theta Kappa does NOT fund these scholarships. They are administered and funded by each participating four-year college.
What GPA do you need to stay at Phi Theta Kappa?
In general, you must maintain a “B” average: 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) – remain a PTK member. However, individual chapters may set their own maintenance GPAs, so check with your local advisor.
Is Phi Theta Kappa prestigious?
Phi Theta Kappa is the world’s most prestigious two-year honor society. Its purpose is to recognize academic achievement and encourage scholarship and provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.
Summary
Phi Theta Kappa student members can receive more than 250 different scholarships to college. The amount of these prizes vary between $1,500 and $30,000. The Hites Transfer Scholarship is available to members transferring to a four-year university. Phi Theta Kappa is the world’s most prestigious two-year honor society. Its purpose is to recognize academic achievement and encourage scholarship and provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. There are a total of 10 scholarships valued at $7,500 available. The Coca-Cola New Century Scholars Scholarship offers students seeking a bachelor’s degree twenty scholarships, each valued at $5,000.
