what is phi theta kappa? founded in 1918 recognizes scholars and develops leaders over 3 million...
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What is Phi Theta Kappa?
• Founded in 1918• Recognizes scholars and develops
leaders• Over 3 million members inducted since
its founding• 1,285 chapters worldwide • 134,000 scholars inducted annually
Membership Benefits
• Recognition
• Scholarship opportunities
• Leadership skills development
• A network of fellow scholars
Recognition
• Membership pin, certificate
• Recommendation letters
• Transcript / diploma seal
• Graduation ceremony recognition
Scholarship Opportunities
• Nearly $90 million in opportunities
• Available at every educational level– Associate degree– Bachelor’s degree– Master’s degree
• www.scholarships.ptk.org for details
Recent CSN Scholarship Winners
Fall 2014• Ewelina Obrochta, Coca-Cola New Century Scholar, $2,000
Spring 2014• Emilie St-Pierre, GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate’s
Degree Scholar, $1,000 Spring 2013• Kim James, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000• Dylan Ceschi, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000• Ziwei Zheng, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise, $1,000 Fall 2012• Johnny Zavala, Coca-Cola New Century Scholar, $2,000
Nota Bene Journal Publication
• Send in your literary work for possible publication
2014• Cassandra Van Gelder, Reynolds Scholarship Awards $500• Daryl Watkins, Reynolds Scholarship Awards $500
Leadership Skills Development
• Five Star Competitive Edge– Self-paced, professional development
plan to build essential leadership skills
• Leadership positions – Local– Regional – International
A Network of Scholars
• Connect with members – Locally – Regionally – Internationally
• Member for life
Finish what you start
91% of Phi Theta Kappa members complete their associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year college or university.
(Based on a study of 14,000 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide. Compared to the national success rate of 39% among community college students.)
Ready to change your story?
• One-time membership fee of $95• Deadline is May 15• Submit online
Induction Ceremony
• Friday May 8 6:00 pm• Horne Theatre Cheyenne campus• Reception to follow• Invite your friends and family