Transfer Student Scholarships Opportunities | Phi Theta Kappa (2024)

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Applicants must be nominated by your college’s designated nominator and reside in one of the 39 participating states.

• Over $41 million available
• Receive special local recognition, including medallions, certificates and oftentimes scholarships

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Open to non-members, All-USA Academic Team Scholarship applicants must be nominated by their college’s designated nominator and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and significant campus and community engagement.

• 20 scholarships of $5,000 each
• Total awards of $100,000
• Commemorative medallions

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PTK and AMSA share missions to develop student leaders and promote self-efficacy. AMSA bolsters medical education in ways that support professional and personal growth. AMSA envisions opportunities to reshape medicine as future physicians with a vision of a world where health care is accessible, medicine is affordable, and systems support diversity.
The AMSA Pre-Med Transfer Scholarship is designed to help a Phi Theta Kappa member closer to the goal of a career in medicine with a one time award of $5,000.

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Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and Phi Theta Kappa member, enrolled in an associate degree program in South Carolina with plans to enroll in a four-year college baccalaureate degree program in South Carolina for the next fall semester, eligible and apply for the All-USA Academic Team, and be nominated by the student’s college.

• One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually
• Recognition at the All-South Carolina Academic Team event

Open to non-members, Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship applicants must be nominated by their college’s designated nominator and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and significant campus and/or community leadership and service.

• 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
• Commemorative medallions

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Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have completed 12-36 semester hours, and be currently enrolled in an associate degree program.

• 200 scholarships of $1,000 each
• 25 scholarships earmarked for military
• 7 Global Leaders of Promise Scholars awarded
• Total awards of $207,000

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The purpose of the Dr. Adam James Pre-Medical Student Scholarship is to provide financial support for community college students who intend to enroll in medical school and become physicians. The program awards one scholarship of $1,500 annually.

• Be enrolled through December of the application year in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework.
• Be enrolled in a pre-med (or related) program at a two-year college and intend to enroll in medical school.
• Be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing.
• Hold a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework completed in the past five years.
• Intend to transfer to a regionally accredited four-year college, attending full-time.
• Have completed a minimum of 45 college-level semester credit hours (or thequarterly equivalent) by December 31st of the application year.
• The applicant’s academic record must be free from suspension, probation, or other disciplinary action.
• Priority is given to first-generation students.

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Applicants must be eligible and apply for the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship and enrolled in an associate degree program in Texas.

• One $1,500 scholarship awarded annually
• Recognition as a Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar

Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in associate degree programs in the following majors: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminology, or Law.

• One $1,000 scholarship

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Open to Phi Theta Kappa members that will be transferring to a senior institution in the next fall term and demonstrate outstanding Phi Theta Kappa participation.

• 15 scholarships of $5,000 each
• Total awards of $75,000
• Commemorative medallions

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Open to Phi Theta Kappa members that will be transferring full-time to a senior institution in the next fall term and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

• 10 scholarships of $7,500 each
• Total awards of $75,000
• Commemorative medallions

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Open to non-members, New Century Pathway Scholarship applicants must be a top-scoring student from one the 50 United States, Canada or other sovereign nations where at least one Phi Theta Kappa Chapter resides and be nominated by their college’s designated nominator.

• 52 scholarships for Transfer Pathway
• 52 scholarships for Workforce Pathway

ViewNew Century PathwayScholarship

The New England Region Scholarship seeks to recognize top-scoring members of the New England Region. Awards vary by year and are provided to active and engaged members in both workforce and transfer pathways.

• Be an active member of PTK in good standing
• Nominated for the All-USA Academic Team
• Enrolled in an associate degree program in the New England Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT)

Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must graduate within 18 months from the time of application.

• 15 scholarships of $1,000 each
• Total awards of $15,000

View Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship

Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must be currently enrolled at a two-year college in the Pacific Region, transferring to a senior institution in the Pacific Region in the next fall semester, and be eligible for the Guistwhite or Hites Scholarships.

• Up to two $1,000 scholarships awarded annually
• Recognition at the Pacific Regional Convention

Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in associate degree programs in the following majors: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security.

• One $1,000 scholarship

Visit Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship

Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in associate degree programs in the following majors: Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, or Public Safety Education.

• One $1,000 scholarship

Visit Ronny J. Coleman Scholarship

Applicants must be Phi Theta Kappa members with a minimum 3.5 GPA and majoring in Production, Event Management, Theater, Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Video Editing, or Stage Management.

• One $500 scholarship

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The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship provides financial support for high-achieving students, especially those who have been in foster care, to achieve their educational opportunities in pursuing the careers and futures they desire.

• 1 scholarship of $1,000 awarded annually

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