Phi Theta Kappa - The World's Largest Honor Society

THE NEXT STEP TO STUDENT SUCCESS

WHO WE ARE Phi Theta Kappa is the world s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. We are a network of students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni working together toward one goal: student success. You ve taken the first steps by making the grades and accepting your invitation to be a part of this elite organization. Now, we invite you to jump right in and see how we can help you excel in college and beyond.

MORE THAN 1,285 CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE NEARLY 3 MILLION AND APPROXIMATELY STUDENTS INDUCTED SINCE 1918 131,000 STUDENTS INDUCTED ANNUALLY 90 % OF PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS complete their associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. (Based on a study of over 4,200 Phi Theta Kappa members in 11 states. Compared to the national success rate of 39% among all community college students.)

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES It s been proven that student engagement beyond the classroom leads to student success and college completion 1. The benefits and opportunities you will get through your Phi Theta Kappa membership are designed with those end results in mind. FIVE STAR COMPETITIVE EDGE What you learn in the classroom is only part of your education. This tiered professional development plan builds skills such as critical thinking and professional etiquette to create a true leader. HONORS IN ACTION Phi Theta Kappa s Honors Program for chapters centers on a research topic that promotes active and collaborative learning. Chapters then develop a project based on the topic that reaches into the college campus and community. 1 Center for Community College Student Engagement. (2012). A Matter of Degrees: Promising Practices for Community College Student Success (A First Look). Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin, Community College Leadership Program

FIVE STAR CHAPTER PLAN This plan guides the Phi Theta Kappa chapter through five levels of engagement, from local to regional and international involvement. As a member, you are key to this engagement and as a result are exposed to opportunities beyond the scope of your local college and community. COLLEGEFISH.ORG Our support for you doesn t end at the community college level. Developed by Phi Theta Kappa, this free website matches you with transfer scholarships and fouryear colleges and helps ensure that you re working smartly and efficiently toward the next step in your education. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Based on curriculum developed by Phi Theta Kappa and grounded in the humanities, you have a unique opportunity to build your leadership skills while developing a personal philosophy of leadership exclusive to you. ANNUAL EVENTS Regional meetings will connect you with Phi Theta Kappa members in your state and region. International events, such as Honors Institute and NerdNation, bring you face to face with students from all over the world! COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMPLETION CORPS We want you to finish what you start. Make the commitment to complete your college credential, and engage with students, faculty, staff and administrators who will help keep you on track. RECOGNITION Your membership certificate and key lapel pin tell the world you belong to our elite group of scholars. Additionally, letters of recommendation, press releases, a diploma seal*, a transcript stamp* and the opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa regalia* will further identify you as a scholar. *contingent on college policy EXPLORE MORE OF YOUR BENEFITS AT PTK.ORG!

Did you know that in recent years approximately 85 % OF JACK KENT COOKE SCHOLARS were Phi Theta Kappa members? The investment that the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is making in the 71 members named 2014 Scholars has the potential to reach nearly $10 million!

SCHOLARSHIPS You now have access to nearly $90 million in scholarship opportunities from Phi Theta Kappa, partnering senior colleges and universities, and foundations. The best thing? There are scholarship opportunities available for every step of your college career. ASSOCIATE DEGREE Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise 207 awards of $1,000 each GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate Degree Scholarship 2 awards of $1,000 each Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship 2 awards of $1,000 each Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship 20 awards of $2,500 each BACHELOR S DEGREE Hites Transfer Scholarship 10 awards of $7,500 each Guistwhite Scholarship 20 awards of $5,000 each GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor s Degree Scholarship 2 awards of $1,500 each All-USA Community College Academic Team 20 awards of $2,500 each Coca-Cola New Century Scholars 52 awards of $2,000 each Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team 50 awards of $1,500 each; 50 awards of $1,250 each; and 50 awards of $1,000 each MASTER S DEGREE GEICO Pathway to Completion Master s Degree Scholarship 2 awards of $2,500 each OTHER OPPORTUNITIES The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship offers up to 20 awards of $1,000 each to help members overcome unanticipated financial barriers preventing the completion of a college credential. More than 700 senior institutions in the United States, Canada and England offer more than $37 million in transfer scholarships exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members. The best overall entry to the Nota Bene Literary Anthology will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Four scholarships of $500 each are given to runners-up.