Your key to a world of opportunities
Phi Theta Kappa's nonprofit mission is to recognize and promote student academic achievement. PTK provides opportunities to cultivate professional and leadership skills, secure scholarships, explore diverse career paths, and build a network of supportive peers and trusted advisors that last a lifetime.
Unlock Your Full Potential with Phi Theta Kappa
Member Benefits
Gain access to professional development and leadership courses, live webinars that address real-time opportunities and challenges, exclusive partner benefits and discounts, and PTK Connect—a powerful tool for college transfer and scholarship searches. PTK membership provides a wide range of benefits designed to support your educational, professional, and personal growth. Think of it like a gym membership—but for your future!
Scholarships
We are the nation's leading provider of scholarships for community college students. Click below to learn how our scholarships work, how to create a strong application, and how to apply for PTK member-only scholarships. Your membership gives you access to scholarships while you're in community college, transfer scholarships for your next steps, and ones to help you prepare for your future career.
Professional & Personal Development
As a member, you have unlimited access to a wide range of courses designed to prepare you for transfer to a four-year college, enhance your career skills, and support personal growth. Topics include salary negotiation, time management, stress management, effective body language, workplace professionalism, and much more. It’s like having your own personal transfer and career coach.
Leadership
Developing strong leaders and providing diverse leadership opportunities are central to PTK’s mission. Our leadership programs offer members the chance to participate in workshops, courses, and hands-on experiences that deepen their understanding of effective leadership. PTK’s leadership development initiatives are designed to help you build confidence, improve communication, and cultivate teamwork—preparing you for success in college, your career, and beyond.
Community
PTK members join a vibrant and inclusive community of ambitious students, innovators, and changemakers, forming connections that enhance both personal and professional networks. Whether you're looking to find a study group, make new friends, participate in leadership opportunities, or engage in community service, PTK offers countless ways to get involved. Join a community where you'll grow, lead, and make an impact both on campus and beyond.
Events
Connect with your PTK community through exciting events at your local chapter, regional conferences, and our annual international convention, PTK Catalyst. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, travel to new places, or experience leadership and professional development opportunities, PTK events offer it all. Discover the activities, workshops, and travel experiences waiting for you, and start planning your next adventure today!
Unlock Your Potential
Phi Theta Kappa is more than just an honor society. While we celebrate academic achievement, our mission goes further—offering leadership development, scholarships, career preparation, and a supportive community. Watch this video to see how PTK empowers you to reach your full potential, both in and out of the classroom.
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We've teamed up with our Education and Sociology departments to hold a Children's Book & Coloring Book Drive to support children impacted by the recent hurricane in East Nashville and North Carolina. Let’s come together to spread joy and comfort through the gift of reading.
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🗓️ Donations are due by November 4th!
📍Look for donation boxes on the Columbia Campus and in all buildings on the Williamson Campus.
💛 Every book counts!
#PhiThetaKappa #BookDrive #GiveBack #PTK
Hello everyone!!
Yesterday PTK hosted a Halloween Social at the Garrison Honors Center. A time was had enjoying refreshments, candy, a movie, and a painting contest! We hope midterms went well for you all. Have a safe Halloween 🎃
🧥 Coat Donation Drive on the Fayette Campus! 🧥
Phi Theta Kappa on the Bevill State Fayette Campus is collecting gently used or new coats until November 5. Your donations will benefit those affected by recent North Carolina storms and support local clothes closets. Drop off your coats at ...the Student Services Front Office on the Fayette Campus and make a difference today! 💙
#BevillState #CoatDrive #GiveBack #CommunityService #PhiThetaKappa
Need help finishing up your Honors in Action Hallmark Award Application? Join us tomorrow at 3PM CT to learn more about the HIA Hallmark Award rubric, the application process, and get tips on how to create a strong application.
Register for the webinar at the link in our bio!
Want some help with your Honors in Action Hallmark Award application? Join us tomorrow at 3pm CT to develop an understanding of the Honors in Action Hallmark Award rubric, learn the process, and explore tips on a strong award application.
Register at the link in our bio!
“The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship set me up for success and gave me the privilege of graduating with zero debt! I am grateful to the generous donors who made this possible. I now have zero college debt and a job that I enjoy.” - Sabrina Splinter.
#PhiThetaKappa #ptk ...#PTKFoundation #IAMPTK #studentsuccess
Exciting meeting planned today at 2:30! Hope to see you all there 🙂
#ptk #phithetakappamember #phithetakappa
Join us today for the PTK and HONORS Virtual Transfer Fair! College representatives will discuss their programs and offer valuable advice and feedback on the transfer process to their institutions. 11:30am SHARP!!
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#honorsatbrookdale #ptkbrookdale #ptk ...#phithetakappahonorsociety #transfer #transferopportunities #herewillgetyouthere
With just ONE WEEK left to vote in the General Election, we brought together community partners to celebrate #VoteEarlyDay on the CCRI Knight Campus in Warwick, RI for a morning of democracy and doughnuts! 🍩
#voteearly #voteready #beavoter #GOTV #phithetakappa #ptk #iamptk #studentvote
✉️ Operation Gratitude Event ✉️
Join our PTK CAC Chapter as we come together to write letters of appreciation for service members! Let’s show them how much their dedication means to us. Your heartfelt words can make a big impact!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 29th
🕔 ...Time: 5 PM
📍 Location: Dessert Queen, 530 E. Hunt Hwy, San Tan Valley, AZ
We’ll have all the supplies ready—just bring your gratitude and good vibes! 🍰 Enjoy sweet treats, good company, and the chance to give back.
#PTKCAC #OperationGratitude #WeAreCAC #PhiThetaKappa #ptkazregion
🌀College Project: Student Development Workshops🌀
✏️This Friday, November 1st we will have an amazing opportunity to learn more about the resources available on and off campus, and a great way to network with some of our campus faculty.
✏️There will be four main ...sessions, so if you want to attend one or more sessions you are more than welcome to.
🌟LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!!
✏️There’s going to be competitions, prizes and so much more. This event is part of PTK’s Five Star Chapter plan, so by coming you’d be helping us out so much. It’s going to be a lot of fun, I hope to see y’all there!!💛💙
#mdcwolfson #mdc #ptk #mdcptk #phithetakappa #miamidadecollege
We were thrilled to celebrate the 2024 Coca-Cola New Century Workforce Scholars at the 2024 ACCT Leadership Congress over the weekend.
Wrapping up National Transfer Student Week with a big round of applause for the 228 outstanding institutions on Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll. Thank you for paving the way to smooth transitions in education!🎉👏 #TransferWeek #PTKProud #TransferReady
Learn more at the link... in our bio!
Join us Monday, October 28 at 2PM CT for our Mastering LinkedIn: Leveraging your Profile for Professional Success webinar with Mandy McEwen, founder and CEO of Mod Girl Marketing, where she will share her essential tips and tricks on how to leverage LinkedIn! Register at the link in our bio!
Have you completed your Transfer Edge? Transfer Edge is PTK’s most popular free course for members. The five-part course will prepare you to successfully transfer to a four-year college. Get your Transfer Edge now! #TransferReady #TransferWeek
Have you completed your Transfer Edge? Transfer Edge is PTK’s most popular free course for members with thousands of students participating each year. The five-part course will prepare you to successfully transfer to a four-year college. Get your Transfer Edge now! #TransferReady #TransferWeek
Our favorite season? Induction season.💙 💛
Our favorite season? Induction season.💙 💛
Celebrating National Transfer Student Week with a special shoutout to Phi Theta Kappa members- the most sought after transfer students in the country. Let's look at where some of our members have ended up! Share where your PTK transfer journey has taken you in the comments! #PTKProud ...#TransferReady #CCsmart #TransferWeek
Celebrating National Student Transfer Week with a special shoutout to Phi Theta Kappa members- the most sought after transfer students in the country. Let's look at where some of our members have ended up! #PTKProud #TransferReady #CCsmart
🚨Transfer Scholarship Alert🚨
University of Redlands in California has established a new $5,000 transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.
Learn more about the scholarship at the link in our bio!
#TransferScholarship #TransferReady
🚨Transfer Scholarship Alert🚨
University of Redlands in California has established a new $5,000 transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.
Learn more: https://www.ptk.org/university-of-redlands-establishes-new-ptk-transfer-scholarship/
#TransferScholarship ...#TransferReady
@CCAurora President Brownlee named to top national college advisory board (@PHITHETAKAPPA)
"This is not just a recognition but an opportunity to contribute to a cause that uplifts and empowers students"
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Congratulations to the 106 chapters who received Fall 2024 Honors in Action grants to help them complete their HIA project! #ptkproud
Check out the link in our bio for full list of recipients.
Congratulations to the 106 chapters who received Fall 2024 Honors in Action grants to help them complete their HIA project!
Read more for a full list of recipients: https://www.ptk.org/107-chapters-receive-fall-2024-hia-grants/
Are you interested in earning your degree online? Join 32 transfer representatives at PTK's transfer fair tomorrow at 6PM CT to learn about how an online degree path might be the best option for you!
Register at the link in our bio!
Are you interested in earning your degree online? Join 32 transfer representatives at PTK's transfer fair tomorrow at 6PM CT to learn about how an online degree path might be the best option for you!
Register here: ...https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcemorTIjHtR08d7t5OGF97SbIzczBPxg#/registration
Do you need help with your College Project Hallmark Award Application? Join our webinar tomorrow at 3PM CT to learn more about the College Project Hallmark Award and how to craft a winning application.
Register: ...https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqce6prz0iGdG0u_pXX2Sks3Lp0zot2Se8#/registration
Do you need help with your College Project Hallmark Award Application? Join our webinar tomorrow at 3PM CT to learn more about the College Project Hallmark Award rubric, the application process, and how to craft a winning application.
Register at the link in our bio!
Celebrating a great weekend as our PTK family nationwide gathered to raise funds for the Golden Opportunity Scholarships! A heartfelt thanks to everyone - walkers, runners, dashers and donors - for contributing to student success. As we know, PTK membership truly changes lives! 💙💛 ...#ScholarDash2024 #PTKScholarDash #PTKScholarships