Career Tech Students
Economic success is the product of a skilled workforce. Get there faster by earning scholarships to offset the cost of certifications, tools or trade-specific items needed to enter the workforce.
Community College Scholarships for Workforce Students
PTK’s competitive scholarship application has two deadlines.
Spring Programs (Closed)
- Leaders of Promise
- Regional Scholarships
- The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship
Scholarship Programs available through December 3rd
- All-USA/New Century/Coca-Cola Academic Team
- TEK
- IPSLEI Scholarships (Graham/Coleman/Resurreccion)
- Regional Scholarships
Log in to your application at the beginning of each semester to update your active scholarship application for continuing program eligibility.
Available Career Technology Scholarships
All-State Academic Team Programs
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
All-USA Academic Team Scholarship
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
Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship
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
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
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
New Century Pathway Scholarship
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
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: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security.
- One $1,000 scholarship
Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of Future 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
TEK Productions 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
The Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship
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
Visit the Scholarship Resource Library for more help.