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 scholarships, leadership development, career preparation, and a supportive community.
Check out this video to explore one of our most popular benefits—scholarships.
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"As a first-generation Latina, receiving the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise and Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver scholarships has been a powerful reminder that my dreams are possible. These scholarships have allowed me to mentor fellow Hispanic students at Miami Dade College and pursue ...opportunities like my internship at the Air Force Research Lab Information Directorate and lead an inaugural service trip to rural Peru with Xplora and FNEI, bringing me closer to my goal of using technology to uplift underserved communities. I am profoundly grateful to the Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa for believing in me and fueling my journey." - Samantha Espinosa.
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Phi Theta Kappa members from Keiser University Jacksonville recently came together to volunteer at the Salvation Army, serving the community in a meaningful way. They helped those in need by serving meals, assisting with facility upkeep, and offering support to individuals who needed it most.
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Wishing you and yours a holiday season sprinkled with sweetness and light.
There is no better gift than seeing PTK members graduate🎓💙💛
While it won’t arrive in time for Christmas, Phi Theta Kappa’s new regalia box is the perfect gift for your favorite Phi Theta Kappa member! And the best part? It’s Phillip the Elf approved! Shop now and get it in the new year: https://store.ptk.org/product/regalia-presentation-box/
Don't forget to submit your Founders Medal application before the Jan. 31 deadline. The award will recognize a graduating PTK member who has written the best essay reflecting on the value of a community college education.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3VwJz0O
Headquarters was thrilled to have the Texas Regional Officers here yesterday with their bright ideas and insightful questions! #TexasPTK #PTKProud
PTK's Holiday Elf Phillip got some help around headquarters from his friend Santa Paws🎄🐾
you know the feeling all too well
🚨Honors in Action and College Project entries due January 8 by 5pm CST!🚨
A message from IO Karissa: "Being recognized internationally for any Hallmark means that your chapter's work and impact are acknowledged and valued beyond local borders."
Struggling with balancing work, studies, and maintaining your mental health during finals season?
Check out the blog post from our International Officer, Karissa Sena-Fadenrecht on how to maintain balance during busy periods.
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Community college student Karissa shares the secret to balancing work, school, and mental health to keep a healthy balance in your life.
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Tonight we celebrated 19 outstanding scholars who were inducted into Southwest’s Upsilon Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during a beautiful candlelight ceremony. PTK is the premier honor society recognizing academic excellence at two-year colleges, emphasizing scholarship,…
It's celebration time, December Grads!🎓 Remember to share your proud moments with us by tagging Phi Theta Kappa in your graduation photos. We're thrilled to see you step into the next chapter of your life. 🎉👩🎓👨🎓 #Graduation2022 #PhiThetaKappaGraduates
Are you or someone you know considering joining Phi Theta Kappa?
Read about how membership in PTK transformed Britney Khan's journey.
"PTK played a pivotal role in this transformation, both personally and professionally."
https://bit.ly/40Vf8VB
Our PTK Holiday Elf has had a busy first week back in the office helping stuffing membership invitations with care! Phillip can't wait to see all the invitations delivered and meet all the new members!💙💛💌
Read International Officer Monserrat Rivero Sanchez's blog about going all in and running for international office: https://bit.ly/3V1sNGF
Also, make sure to register for Running for International Office webinar taking place on December 12 at 4pm CT: https://bit.ly/3AZYdGD
Congratulations to the 95 new members of @PHITHETAKAPPA, the international honor society for community college students. Here's a picture of the officers. You can the list of new members here: https://t.co/fJnsv6fDmP
Don't forget to submit your Advisor Hallmark Award Application before the deadline tomorrow, December 4!
🚨Scholarship Deadline Alert🚨
The Fall Scholarship deadline is tomorrow! Make sure you've submitted your application: https://scholarships.ptk.org/
🚨Scholarship Deadline Alert🚨
The Fall Scholarship deadline is December 3! Don't forget to hit submit if you are interested in scholarships like All-USA, Guistwhite, Hites, IPSLEI, AMSA, TEK, and Regional scholarships.
Apply: https://scholarships.ptk.org/
Happy Thanksgiving, PTK! Today, we are thankful for the members, advisors, and supporters who help further the mission of Phi Theta Kappa and support student success and recognition💙💛🦃
Advisor Hallmark Award submissions are due December 4, by 5pm CT!
A Message from International President Annalise Smith:
My advisors, Nina Wiley and Jessica Adams, have been catalysts for change in my life and are the primary reason I’ve made it to where I am today.
Sooooo last week I was officially installed as Pi Omicron Chapter Vice President of @PHITHETAKAPPA ! 🏅 if you know me you know I’ve been through way more than anyone should- and I beat the odds!! 🥹🙌🏽 thank you Lord!
#phithetakappa #vicepresident #ptk
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friends don't let friends miss the PTK meeting💙💛
Two weeks left! PTK’s Competitive Scholarship Application is due December 3rd! If you’ll be graduating this fall or spring, apply now! #PTKScholarships
https://scholarships.ptk.org/
Phi Theta Kappa creates friends for life, and it also creates life-saving friends.
Phi Theta Kappa alum Tanya Moser recently stepped up to donate a kidney to her former chapter advisor Leila Rogers.
Learn more about their story: ...https://www.ptk.org/south-carolina-ptk-alum-gives-the-gift-of-life-to-former-chapter-advisor/ 💙 💛
The Founders Medal Award recognizes a graduating PTK member who has written the finest essay reflecting the value of community college.
The winning student will receive a special medal at graduation and a $1,000 cash scholarship.
Apply here: https://scholarships.ptk.org/
On Saturday, November 16, HCCC students and PTK members Eman Mahmoud, Joshua Greenbaum, Sarah Mietus, and their advisor Prof. Ted Lai, volunteered and participated in the Zero Out Prostate Cancer Walk! #HCCCStudents #HCCCPTK @NJCommColleges @PHITHETAKAPPA @DrCReber @HudCoTweet
HCCC Students and PTK Members Willam Dunn and Isra Ibrahim volunteered in the gardening program at Liberty State Park
#HCCCPTK #HCCCStudents @NJCommColleges @PHITHETAKAPPA @HudCoTweet @DrCReber @AchieveTheDream
Thank you again to our valuable partners at @MadisonCollege and @PHITHETAKAPPA for making these opportunities possible for #WICorrections students!
Madison College and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) celebrated the academic achievements of 34 incarcerated persons during a Phi Theta...