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Scholarship Information
There are thousands of scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members in the following categories:
1. Guaranteed institution-specific scholarships for PTK members.
2. Competitive national scholarships offered through PTK and partners of PTK.
3. Competitive institution and national scholarships that are open to all students.
The Lambda Beta Chapter hosts an Honors Transfer & Scholarship Night in both the fall and spring semesters (usually early October and early March). The events provide students with an opportunity to hear about the transfer process, learn about unique transfer opportunities available to our honor students, and learn all about Phi Theta Kappa and other competitive scholarships. Below you will find the handouts from the most recent event.
1. Guaranteed institution-specific scholarships for PTK members
Over 700 institutions in the U.S., the District of Columbia and Canada provide transfer scholarships to PTK members. Some institutions grant a specific amount (e.g. $3,000/year) to each PTK student and others set aside a certain amount of money to be split between however many PTK students enter in a given year. In the application process PTK members sometimes have to provide a copy of their certificate to prove membership. In rare situations students need a letter of verification for their transfer school that certifies membership. If you need a letter, you can request it from the contact advisor for our chapter (Stephen Frisbee, sfrisbee@mvcc.edu).
A complete list can be found on the PTK website. Additionally, if your transfer school is not listed as offering a PTK scholarship you should still ask your admissions counselor if one is available as they are sometimes not publicized.
2. Competitive national scholarships offered through PTK and partners of PTK
These include the Jack Kent Cooke, Lanza and Oberndorf scholarships among others. There are scholarships with fall and spring deadlines, with some aimed at students entering their 2nd year of community college and others for those that are transferring. Information about these opportunities can be found on the PTK website.
3. Competitive institution and national scholarships that are open to all students
Students in Phi Theta Kappa are often successful in receiving additional scholarships from other sources do to their high academic achievement and commitment to leadership and service. The MVCC Foundation offers over 250 scholarships to students who will be at MVCC for the next semester. The scholarships have either a November 1st or April 1st deadline and most utilize a common application. Additional information about the specific scholarships can be found on the Foundation website or in their office (Payne Hall 220).
For continuing or transferring students there also exist numerous scholarships through third party foundations and organizations. The easiest way to access those is to create a profile and use the search feature on Collegefish.
Spring 2013 Scholarship Night Handouts (from March 4th)
Spring Scholarship Information
Fall 2012 Scholarship Night Handouts (from October 8th)
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - frequently asked questions
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - selection criteria
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - sample questions
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - essay scoring
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - promotional flyer
Stephen Frisbee, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, PH203, 315.792.5399, sfrisbee@mvcc.edu
Lizabeth Doherty, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, PH105, 315.731.5813, ldoherty@mvcc.edu
Susan D. Smith, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, PH380A, 315.731.5708, ssmith2@mvcc.edu
Dr. Robert Christman, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, PH332, 315.792.5483, rchristman@mvcc.edu