Good as Gold

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Good as Gold
Phi Theta Kappa

• An Invitation Thats

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Benefits of Membership

• Our Members Say it Best

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Membership Benefits

• Recognizing Your Achievements

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Your Opportunities for Recognition

• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Identification Card
• Diploma Seal

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Your Opportunities for Recognition

• Membership Notation on College Transcript
• Distinctive Graduation Regalia
• National Deans List Nomination
• Letters of Recommendation

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Scholarship Opportunities

• 35 Million and Growing

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Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships

• More than 35 Million in scholarships
• 600 colleges and universities offering
  scholarships
• Ivy League Colleges including
• Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia
  University and University of Pennsylvania

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Connect to Scholarships

• eScholarship Directory at www.ptk.org
• New Scholarships added daily
• Transfer Database delivers scholarship
  offers
• Search for scholarships using ScholarshipTRAK

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

• Leaders of Promise
• 30,000 awarded annually
• Funding for associate degree studies
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• 100,000 awarded annually
• Funding for baccalaureate studies

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More Scholarship Opportunities

• All-USA Academic Team
• 50,000 awarded annually
• Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, USA TODAY and the
  American Association of Community Colleges
• Winners featured in USA TODAY
• All State Academic Teams
• Provide added recognition in 36 states

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More Scholarship Opportunities

• New Century Scholars
• 100,000 awarded annually
• Funded by the Coca-Cola Scholars
  Foundation
• Recognizes the highest scoring All-USA applicant
  in each state

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More Scholarship Opportunities

• Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholarships
• For two-year college students transferring to
  four-year institutions
• Awards up to 60 scholarships yearly
• Scholarships vary up to 30,000 yearly
• More information at
  www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

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More Scholarship Opportunities

• Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
• 350,000 awarded annually
• Winners embody academic success and community
  service
• Visit www.coca-colascholars.org

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Academic Benefits

• Opportunities to be Published

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Academic Benefits

• Nota Bene Honors Anthology
• Nationally circulated two-year college academic
  journal
• Professional publishing opportunity for two-year
  college authors
• 3,000 awarded annually

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Academic Benefits

• USA TODAY Case Study Challenge
• Research opportunity connecting Phi Theta Kappa
  programs with timely, real-world news
• Publishing opportunity on the USA
  TODAY website
• Cash stipends awarded annually to top case
  studies

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Get Connected to Phi Theta Kappa Benefits
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Benefits at getconnected.ptk.org

• firstname.lastname_at_ptk.org permanent email
  
• Press Release announcing your induction
• Letters of Recommendation for jobs and
  scholarships

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Benefits at getconnected.ptk.org

• Assistance for standardized test taking
• Resources to develop writing skills
• Online access to research journals
• Access to online career resources
• Cost-effective insurance options
• Internet Service

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Phi Theta Kappa Programs

• Endless Opportunities

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Scholarship First

• Membership based on academic performance
• Opportunities for involvement
• Participation in activities is not required
• Participation expands your experience

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International Service Program

• A network of thousands making a
  difference
• Service partners have included
• Americas Promise
• American Cancer Society
• National Mental Health Association

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Honors Programming

• Members united in academic study
• Current and upcoming themes for study
• Honors Satellite Seminars
• International Honors Institute

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Meetings and Fellowship

• Start with chapter events
• Regional meetings offer leadership and
  life-skills development
• International Meetings, a Celebration of Phi
  Theta Kappa Hallmarks

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Building Leadership

• In your chapter
• On the regional level
• Internationally

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Membership Eligibility

• Making the Grade

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Eligibility Requirements

• Eligibility GPA established by local chapter
• Number of associate degree hours completed
• Maintenance Level GPA to maintain membership

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Accepting the Invitation

• You Belong

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Making Membership Official

• Membership Application
• To receive all scholarship offers and exclusive
  benefits, members must provide
• Major
• Expected graduation or transfer date
• Current email address

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Making Membership Official

• One-Time Membership Fee
• Induction Ceremony
• Date
• Time
• Location
• Guests

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Accept the Invitation

• Its Good as Gold!

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