Alpha Nu Sigma Chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Opportunities
Phi Theta Kappa members have access to more than $37 million in scholarships, a benefit unmatched by other honor societies.
Please note that Phi Theta Kappa administers scholarships on a common application. The Fall Common Application includes the All-USA Academic Team, Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team, New Century Scholars, the Hites Transfer Scholarship and the Guistwhite Scholarship. The Fall Common Application is open on October 1 and closes on December 1.
The Spring Common Application includes the Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship, GEICO Business Student Scholarship and the Dowell Leadership Scholarship. The Spring Common Application is open on February 1 and closes on April 1. You may apply for one scholarship on the common application or multiple scholarships at the same time. For more information on individual programs, see the information below.
Transfer Scholarships
More than $37 million in transfer scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa members and available at over 700 four-year colleges and universities, view list of scholarships at http://www.ptk.org/schol/newscholdir/list.php
Awards are administered directly by the senior institution. For information on deadlines, awards and contact information, visit www.CollegeFish.org.
Fall Scholarships
Hites Transfer Scholarship
Up to 10 scholarships of $7,500 each
Total awards of $75,000
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of Phi Theta Kappa members
Recipients must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
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Guistwhite Scholarships
Up to 20 scholarships of $5,000 each
Total awards of $100,000
Must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
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All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Up to 20 students selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship and medallion
Total awards of $50,000
Receive extensive national recognition through USA TODAY
Purpose is to recognize outstanding two-year college student
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
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Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team
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
All scholars receive medallions and recognition in USA TODAY
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
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New Century Scholars
52 scholarships of $2,000
Total awards of $104,000
Selection based on scores received in the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Recognizes the top-scoring student from each of the 50 states plus one student from a chapter in Canada and one student from a chapter in one of six sovereign nations where Phi Theta Kappa chapters exist
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
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All-State Community College Academic Team
Students nominated to the All-USA Community College Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Community College Academic Team
37 participating states
Over $41 million available
All-State members receive special recognition including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships
Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
Deadline: December 1
Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Apply by completing the Fall Common Application.
Spring Scholarships
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship
Up to 20 scholarships of $2,500 each
Total awards of $50,000
Open to registered nursing, respiratory care and emergency medical services majors
To be used for degree completion while enrolled at the community college
Application Dates: February 1 - April 1
Deadline: April 1
Apply by completing the Spring Common Application.
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Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise
Up to 180 scholarships of $1,000 each to be used for enrollment at community college
Total awards of $180,000
Application Dates: February 1 - April 1
Deadline: April 1
Apply by completing the Spring Common Application.
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GEICO Business Student Scholarship
The two top scoring business majors that apply to the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship will qualify for a $1,000 GEICO Business Scholarship
Total awards of $2,000
Application Dates: February 1 - April 1
Deadline: April 1
Apply by completing the Spring Common Application.
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Other Opportunities
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Award amounts vary
Must be enrolled at a community college and intend to transfer
Must transfer to a four year college to pursue a baccalaureate degree
Application due in December
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The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
Maximum $30,000 available per student, per year
Provides funding for tuition, room and board, books and other required fees
Must be nominated by the community college
Application typically due the end of January, but internal deadlines may be earlier
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The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Award amounts vary
For low income women age 35 and older
Can be used for associate and vocational programs
Application typically due February 1
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International Scholar Laureate Program
Eight scholarships of $1,000 each awarded specifically to Phi Theta Kappa members
For international study in career fields of business, diplomacy and international relations, engineering, medicine and nursing
Application typically due beginning of March
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Pearson Prize for Higher Education
Awards 20 scholarships of $10,000 and 50 scholarships of $500
Recognizes college students for high academic achievement and engagement in community service
Open to full-time, degree-seeking students attending a career college, two-year or four-year college or university. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, have no relation to a Pearson employee, have not received the Pearson Prize grant or fellowship before and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Application typically due in March
Carolinas Region (Members Only) Scholarship
The Joan Keller Servant Leadership Scholarship
The Alpha-Omega Carolinas Regional Alumni Association sponsors and awards the Joan Keller Scholarship each year. The scholarship was initiated by the Carolinas Regional Alumni Association in honor of Joan Keller for her many years of servant leadership to the Carolinas Region as the Regional Coordinator. The purpose of the Joan Keller Scholarship initiative is to provide active Phi Theta Kappa scholars who have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year institution. The deadline for applications for the Joan Keller Scholarship falls in June of each year and the winners are announced at the Carolinas Region Honors Institute in July of each year.
Conditions of Eligibility:
A student must be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and currently enrolled at a two-year college in North Carolina or South Carolina with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the time of application.
Part-time students, full-time students and international students are eligible to apply.
Students must have been (1) formally inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and (2) are active members (as defined by their chapter’s constitution).
Students must be enrolled at a two-year college in North Carolina or South Carolina for the academic posted in the scholarship guidelines taking a minimum of six credits per semester; thus, totaling a minimum of 12 academic credits within an ongoing degree program during the scholarship period. Courses for non-credit or audit grade status do not qualify in the total credits earned and attempted.
The student making application must have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community.
You can access the Joan Keller Scholarship applications on the forms page of the Carolinas Region website at http://www.carolinasregion.org/Forms.htm
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