Scholarship Opportunities
The following scholarship opportunities are available to
community college students and Phi Theta Kappa members.
(Updated scholarship information for 2008 will be released
as it becomes available.)
Phi Theta Kappa Members Only Scholarships
General Scholarship Opportunities Open to All
Phi Theta Kappa Members Only
Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply
directly to the following scholarships, organized by due
date. For assistance, contact Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, Dr.
Christine Swiridoff, at
honors@cerrocoso.edu
or (760) 384-6312.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Listing is a directory of
four-year and senior-level institutions which offer
scholarships exclusively for Society members. There are more
than 600 institutions in 50 states, the District of
Columbia, and Canada which offer $36 million in scholarships
to qualifying Society members. Find out more about the
scholarship opportunities at these institutions in the
eScholarship Directory.
A wealth of information on all aspects of the college
admissions process can be found on the Internet. The Phi
Theta Kappa web site provides useful starting points to
finding the information you need to make your transfer
process a smooth one.
ALL-YEAR ROUND
One $500
On-Line Scholarship will be awarded each month to
randomly selected members who have enrolled in Get
Connected. One winner is announced in the Golden Key News
Briefs each month, and that person is required to call by a
specified deadline to claim the Scholarship.
All new inductees of Phi Theta Kappa are automatically
nominated for the National Dean's List, a prestigious
compilation of honor students in two-year and four-year
degree programs. Phi Theta Kappa members who submit
biographical data forms to The National Dean's List become
eligible for one of 50 scholarships of $250 each.
Scholarship recipients are selected at random from among
only those who return biographical information to The
National Dean's List. Biographical forms are automatically
mailed to members within a few months of their induction.
Visit the
Phi Theta Kappa Enrollment Form to ensure that you have
submitted your graduate/transfer date, major and other
important information to us. Completing and updating the
Enrollment Form will help ensure that you will be considered
for scholarships and that you will have access to exclusive
membership benefits. For more information, contact
scholarship.programs@ptk.org, 601.984.3504 ext. 3539.
FALL
Downloadable applications for 2007 Guistwhite Scholarships
are available. A total of 20 scholarships of $5,000 each
will be awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members to fund
baccalaureate degree studies. Selection is based on academic
achievement, demonstrated leadership and civic engagement.
Complete
eligibility requirements are listed online.
Phi Theta Kappa has issued a call for manuscript submissions
for the 2007 issue of Nota Bene,
the Society's literary honors anthology. Submissions of
poetry, essays, research papers, short stories and dramas
are accepted for consideration. A downloadable submission
form, which includes a statement that the submitted
manuscript is the author's own work, is available on the
Nota Bene website. The best
overall Nota Bene article will
receive the $1,000 Citation Scholarship, and the four
runners-up will receive Reynolds Scholarships of $500 each.
Nota Bene is published annually
and distributed to all community college libraries, to
promote excellence in writing among community college
students. Contact Director of Publications
Nell Ewing at
601.984.3516.
SPRING
The purpose of the Leaders of Promise
scholarship program is to provide new Phi Theta Kappa
members with financial resources to help defray educational
expenses while enrolled in a two-year college in order to
develop leadership potential through participation in
Society programs. Leaders of Promise is the Society's first
scholarship program available to members to be used during
the time they are enrolled in their community colleges. A
total of 30 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded
based on applications submitted by members. To be eligible
to apply, a student must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa in
good standing and currently enrolled in an associate degree
program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on all
associate degree coursework. Student who have completed no
more than 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) of coursework
as of January 31, 2007, ARE eligible to apply. Student with
previous degrees are NOT eligible. All completed
applications must be received (not postmarked) by April 27,
2007.
Conditions of Eligibility
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A student must be a Phi Theta Kappa
member in good standing and currently enrolled in a
community college at the time of application.
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Members must have a minimum 3.5
cumulative GPA at time of application on all associate
degree course work. Part-time and full-time students are
eligible to apply.
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Members who have completed 36 semester
hours (54 quarter hours) or less of associate degree
coursework by January 31, 2007, are eligible to apply.
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Students must not hold an associate or
bachelor degree from any community college or four-year
college.
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Students must enroll at a community
college for the fall 2007 semester in a minimum of six
semester credit hours.
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The applicant's record must be free from
suspension, probation or other disciplinary action.
To apply, go to
http://www.ptk.org/schol/forms/leadpromise/07leadpromiseapp.pdf
for an application.
BY NOMINATION ONLY
The following scholarships are available only through
nominations by the college. Students may not apply to these
scholarships directly. Interested students may contact Dr.
Christine Swiridoff at
cswirido@cerrocoso.edu or (760) 384-6312.
The All-USA Academic Team program annually recognizes 60
outstanding two-year college students. First, Second, and
Third Teams, each consisting of 20 members, are selected.
The 20 First Team members receive stipends of $2,500 each.
All 60 members of the All-USA Academic Team and their
colleges receive extensive national recognition through
coverage in USA TODAY. Selection
is based on nominations submitted by community college
presidents.
Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are
automatically named to the All-California Academic Team.
All-California members receive special recognition including
medallions, certificates, and oftentimes stipends and
scholarships.
New Century Scholars an additional scholarship and national
recognition opportunity available only to students nominated
to the All-USA Academic Team. The student receiving the
highest All-USA Academic Team application score in each
state will be named a New Century Scholar and will represent
their state in the opening ceremonies at the AACC
Convention. Each New Century Scholar will receive a $2,000
scholarship and each institution will receive special
recognition at the AACC Convention. If you have any
questions regarding the New Century Scholars program, please
contact
scholarship.programs@ptk.org or 601.984.3504 ext. 3539.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a merit-based award
given to two groups of students—those who will be college
juniors and those who will be college seniors in the
2007-2008 academic year—who have outstanding potential and
intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural
sciences, or engineering. Each scholarship covers eligible
expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room
and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Two-year
institutions may nominate up to two students who are
sophomores during the 2006-2007 academic year. To be
considered, a student must be nominated by his or her
college or university using the official nomination
materials available to each institution on the Foundation's
website.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awards approximately 35
scholarships to students attending community colleges or
two-year institutions in the US and planning to transfer to
four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of
educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses,
required fees, and books for the final two to three years of
the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards
vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the
length of the program as well as other scholarships or
grants received. The maximum available per student is
$30,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship
must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty
Representative at their institutions.
First or second year community college
students planning to continue their education at a two-year
institution may be nominated by their college to apply for
the $1,000 Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
administered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
Scholarships Available to All Community College Students
The following scholarships are available to
community-college students and are not restricted to Phi
Theta Kappa members.
The American Dream Scholarship Program, established in
partnership with the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF),
aims to increase the number of African-American students
attending college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.
Students must be of African American descent with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.5 and already enrolled in a full-time
undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary
institution. Applications can be found at the
UNCF Web site.
The First in My Family® campaign, geared to raise awareness
among the Hispanic-American community of higher education
opportunities, was developed in partnership with the
Hispanic College Fund, the Latino Education Achievement
Project (LEAP), and the Self-Reliance Foundation. The First
in My Family Scholarship Program, administered by the
Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic
students who are the first in their family to attend
college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. To be
eligible to apply, students must be a US citizen of Hispanic
descent, the first in their family to attend college, a high
school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student
already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of
study at an accredited postsecondary institution, and have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students can
apply at the
Hispanic College Fund Web site.
For many students, the unmet need of college cost and the
financial aid package is too big to manage. The Sallie Mae
Fund will provide $1 million in 2005 to help meet last
dollar needs of low-income students through the Unmet Need
Scholarship Program, administered by Scholarship Management
Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship
awards, ranging from $1,000 to $3,800, will be made payable
to the school on behalf of the student and are intended to
supplement, rather than substitute for, aid received from an
institution. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, as well as meet criteria of
eligibility.
The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is
designed to assist community college students of Hispanic
heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to
community college students with concrete plans to transfer
to a four-year institution. Award amounts generally range
from $1,000 to $2,500. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or
legal permanent resident and have a cumulative 3.0 grade
point average.
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding grants to,
low-income women, age 35 and older. Each year JRF awards
grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their
education will benefit themselves, their families, and their
communities. Grants are for $2,000, and are typically
distributed through the financial aid office, but are not
restricted to tuition expenses. Award money can be used for
books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other
expenses that will help the recipient achieve her
educational goals. Selection is competitive, which means
that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee
the receipt of a grant.
The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) was
created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome
barriers to the education necessary for their becoming
employable and financially stable. The primary intent is to
help single mothers with young children who have the
greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to
gain work skills so they can support their families. To be
eligible to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must
be a direct survivor of domestic violence (partner abuse).
Applications should be submitted as early as possible, but
no later than three months before the start date of the
program to be attended. Applications are accepted at any
time of year. There is no set dollar amount. The first
priority are awards for tuition, books and fees for
undergraduate or basic training. The next priority is to
assist in reducing indirect financial barriers to education
(for example, childcare, transportation, etc.). The average
award is around $2,000.
The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
Program is awarding up to 350 awards in the amount of $1,000
each. Applicants must be nominated by the college, so we are
looking for the best two candidates for this award.
To be considered, students must:
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be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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have demonstrated academic success (a
minimum 2.5 GPA)
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have engaged in community service within
the previous 12 months, either on campus or in the
community, or be employed full or part-time.
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be first or second year community
college students planning to enroll in at least two
courses in the fall 2007 semester at a two-year
institution (in other words, not currently graduating)
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not be children or grandchildren of
Coca-Cola employees
To apply:
OR
The deadline for nominations is
Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
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Being a member of
Phi Theta Kappa provides me scholarship opportunities, and
it allows four-year universities recognize the hard work
I've put into my education. It speaks to employers of my
tenacity and dedication to excellence.
