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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Another wonderful #PTK induction ceremony. This time at the #MGCCC George County Center. The Beta Tau Eta chapter is going to do amazing things this year!
Are you graduating this spring? We want to celebrate YOU! Make sure to tag us in all of your graduation photos! #PTKProud #PTKGrad
Congratulations to the 2025 New Century Transfer Scholars and the 2025 All-USA Academic Team! We had a wonderful time celebrating their accomplishments last week at the American Association of Community College's conference in Nashville, TN! #PTKProud
Yesterday marked a special day at ASU-Beebe as 16 talented students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Congratulations to our newest members! We're excited to see all you'll accomplish. 🏛️
#PhiThetaKappa ...#PTK #ASUBeebe
We had such a wonderful time empowering community at PTK Catalyst 2025, and we're still reminiscing! Join us in our stroll down memory lane and check out our photos from the event at our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ptkcatalyst/
#PTKproud 🏎️🏆
Thanks to @JamesVPike for the @PHITHETAKAPPA shoutout 🙂
Thanks to @JamesVPike for the @PHITHETAKAPPA shoutout 🙂
🎓 The PTK Induction Ceremony is on April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Tech Center!
📅 Reminder: Students must pay dues by April 18 to be included.
💬 Questions? Email mfarr@cacc.edu
#CACC #PTK #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess
Best believe we’re still bejeweled over #PTKCatalyst last week ✨
See a day in the life of Brian as he shows you a sneak peek of what you can expect at Catalyst! Same time next year, @PhiThetaKappa? 🤗
Best believe we’re still bejeweled over #PTKCatalyst last week ✨
See a day in the life of Brian as he shows you a sneak peek of what you can expect at Catalyst! Same time next year, @PhiThetaKappa? 🤗
💡 Can you believe it’s been one week since #Catalyst2025?
I still can’t stop thinking about it—all the memories keep playing on repeat in my head. I love making video journals out of memories, so here’s my digital journal of Catalyst 2025!
#EmpoweringCommunity
...#PTKCatalyst
If you didn't get to attend Catalyst this year, watch Jackie On The Street at PTK Catalyst 2025 and make sure you join us next year for Catalyst 2026!
Also, let us know in the comments what your favorite part of Catalyst is!
#EmpoweringCommunity #Catalyst2025 #PTKCatalyst
🐾CUTENESS OVERLOAD AT #PTKCatalyst!
I had so much fun meeting the doggies of the @kcfrenchieclub at our Opportunity Expo!
Did you know they can drift?🏎️💨
- Jackie (@justjackie.jpg)
#Catalyst2025
#EmpoweringCommunity
Make sure to shop the PTK Store at Catalyst while you are in Kansas City! If your suitcase is getting too heavy, you can also find them online at http://store.ptk.org and they can deliver right to your door!
#PTKCatalyst #Catalyst2025 #EmpoweringCommunity
🎒 Leaving for #PTKCatalyst today? Here's a last-minute packing checklist before you take off!
What's your Catalyst packing must-have?
#PTKCatalyst #Catalyst2025 #EmpoweringCommunity
🎒 Leaving for #PTKCatalyst today? Here's a last-minute packing checklist before you take off!
What's your Catalyst packing must-have?
#PTKCatalyst #Catalyst2025 #EmpoweringCommunity
In a new symbol of academic excellence and leadership, Messina College has joined @PhiThetaKappa, establishing its own Beta Omega Rho chapter.
Messina College joins Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, establishes Beta Omega Rho chapter
O chorobach serca, wyzwaniach w leczeniu największej grupy chorych oraz różnicach w terapii na terenie Polski i pozostałych krajów #UE mówi prof. Robert Gil, prezes #PTK podczas Kongresu @rzecznicyZDR
I’ll be at @MeanGreenFB tomorrow‼️ @meangreennation #meangreen #unt #collegefb #30south #thigh #recruting #PTK #JuniorDay
We had TWO Spring Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductees on today! We are so proud of these young ladies and their efforts to win in the classroom!! #CoahomaProud #BallersAndBrains 🏀🐅📚 @tdhaqt_
Proud moments at NMMI! 📷 Cadets were honored during the Induction Ceremony for the Merle B. Prinkey Jr. Chapter of the National Honor Society and the Phi Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Congratulations to these outstanding scholars for their academic excellence and leadership!…
This evening, the Beta Eta Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its Induction Ceremony for new members. What a great-looking bunch of students! Special thanks to keynote speaker Wiley Ray and to Buena Vista for sponsoring the event. Congratulations to all! #ptkinduction
We recently had the honor of inducting 94 new members into our Alpha Epsilon Nu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society! 🎉
#PTK is the largest honor society for community colleges worldwide. Our PTK students represent the top 3% of our student body. #BishopStatement
Bermuda College celebrated the induction of the newest members into its Phi Theta Kappa [PTK] Honour Society, Beta Chi Upsilon Chapter
Bermuda College celebrated the induction of the newest members into its Phi Theta Kappa [PTK] Honour Society, Beta Chi Upsilon Chapter. College ...
We recently had the honor of inducting 94 new members into our Alpha Epsilon Nu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society! 🎉
#PTK is the largest honor society for community colleges worldwide. Our PTK students represent the top 3% of our student body. #BishopStatement
Are you ready? #PTKCatalyst
Come to the Scholarship Success drop-in event organized by Phi Theta Kappa. This event is open to all students and will take place at the Worthington campus.
#PTK #ScholarshipSuccess #MinnesotaWest #LearnWithPurpose
Happy Pi Day! What's your favorite type of pie?🥧
Laurie Hernandez is leaping with excitement to see you all in Kansas City, Missouri for Catalyst💃🤸 Have you registered to see her there? #PTKCatalyst