Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa
Scholarship Programs
Scholarship Scholarship OpportunitiesOpportunities
Hites Transfer Scholarships
All-USA Academic Team
Coca-Cola All-State Academic Team
New Century Scholars
All-State Teams
The Guistwhite Scholarships
Leaders of Promise/GEICO Business Student/Dowell Leadership Scholarships
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Hites Transfer Hites Transfer ScholarshipsScholarships
Up to five students will each receive a scholarship of $7,500 to assist in their attainment of baccalaureate degrees
Must demonstrate high academic achievement – all questions used to evaluate your overall academic experience while in community college
Must be enrolled at a community college through March 2011
Must have a minimum of 50 semester credits by the time of transfer to a senior institution
Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA for all coursework from the past five years
Admitted to a four-year college with junior level status in 2011.
Application is available online in January and is due
by 11:59 pm CST March 1, 2011
All-USA Academic TeamAll-USA Academic Team
October, 2010
Applications available onlineDecember 1, 2010
Applications submitted by 11:59 CSTMarch, 2011
All nominees notifiedApril, 2011
AACC ConventionFirst Team featured in USA TODAY
All-USA ContinuedAll-USA Continued
Students apply with one application for four scholarship opportunities. These include:
All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
Coca-Cola All-State Academic Team Program
New Century Scholars
37 States Hosting All-State Academic Teams
All-USA/All-StateAll-USA/All-StateCommon ApplicationCommon Application
Eligibility: Must obtain an associate degree between
December 1, 2010, and August 31, 2011, or be transferring to a university (All students must have a minimum of 36 semester college-level credits by 12/31/10 and 48 credits by 8/31/11)
Two students per campus may be nominated Minimum cumulative 3.50 GPA with a minimum
of 30 semester college-level credit hours taken at a community college over the past 5 years
Application submitted online by 11:59 pm CST December 1, 2010
All-USA/All-StateAll-USA/All-State Rewards Rewards
Up to 20 team members are named. Each receives a $2,500 stipend and is honored at the AACC Convention and featured in USA TODAY in April 2011
300 Students will be named Coca-Cola Scholars. 50 Gold Scholars will receive $1,500 each, 50 Silver Scholars will receive $1,250 each and 50 Bronze Scholars will receive $1,000 each. Gold, Silver and Bronze Scholars will also be featured in USA TODAY in April 2011. 150 Finalists will be selected and will each receive a $1,000 stipend
New Century Scholars
Highest-scoring student in each state receives $2,000, and is honored at AACC
One student from Canada, and one student from an international community college with a Phi Theta Kappa chapter will each receive a $2,000 scholarship
All-State Academic Teams
37 States sponsor All-State Academic Teams offering more than $41 million in scholarships
Students must be nominated for All-USA in order to participate
The Guistwhite The Guistwhite ScholarshipsScholarships
Active member of Phi Theta Kappa Graduate with an associate degree between
December 1, 2010, and August 31, 2011 or transfer to a university. (All students must have 45 semester college-level credits by 12/31/10 and 53 credits by 8/31/11)
Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA for all coursework from the past five years
Must have a minimum of 30 semester college-level credits completed at a community college over the past 5 years
Admitted to a four-year college with junior level status in 2011
The Guistwhite The Guistwhite ScholarshipsScholarships
Up to twenty Guistwhite Scholars receive $5,000 each
Winners are recognized on Phi Theta Kappa’s website & are mailed a certificate & medallion.
Application submitted online by
11:59 pm CST December 1, 2010
Leaders of PromiseLeaders of Promise
Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing currently enrolled in a community college
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Completed no more than 36 semester hours as of January 31, 2011
No previous degree
Must continue enrollment at a community college for Fall 2011
Application submitted online by
11:59 pm CST May 1, 2011
GEICO Business GEICO Business Student ScholarshipsStudent Scholarships
Student must apply as part of the Leaders of Promise Scholarship application
Awarded to the two top scoring business majors
Winners each receive $1,000 award
Application deadline is the same as the Leaders of Promise Scholarship:
11:59 pm CST May 1, 2011
Dowell Leadership Dowell Leadership ScholarshipScholarship
Student must apply as part of the Leaders of Promise Scholarship application
Students must have attended a Mississippi High School and be currently attending a Mississippi Community College
One student will be awarded a $1,500 award
Application deadline is the same as the Leaders of Promise Scholarship:
11:59 pm CST May 1, 2011
Frank Lanza Frank Lanza Memorial ScholarshipsMemorial Scholarships
Designated for students enrolled in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services associate degree programs
Open to both Phi Theta Kappa members & non-members
Applicant must have completed 50% of their course work leading towards achieving an associate degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Applicant must submit financial information for the current academic year – applicant must demonstrate financial need
Up to 25 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded
Application submitted online by
11:59 pm CST October 15, 2010
Four Year CollegeFour Year CollegeTransfer ScholarshipsTransfer Scholarships
Over 700 partnering colleges and universities in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia), Canada and England
Scholarships are funded and administered directly by the university
Approximately $36 million available All these and other non-Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarships:
www.CollegeFish.org
Hispanic Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship FundFund
Annually awards 200 scholarships of $1,250 and $2,500 to students transferring from a community college to a senior institution
Must be of Hispanic heritage, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have a 3.0 GPA, and must apply for federal financial aid through the FAFSA
Applications typically due February 1
For complete details visit www.hsf.net
Jack Kent Cooke Jack Kent Cooke FoundationFoundation
Annually awards up to 30 scholarships worth up to $30,000
Must be nominated by your community college
Must have a 3.50 GPA, sophomore status by 12/31/10 or have graduated in the past 5 years from a community college, and plan to enroll full time in a baccalaureate institution in fall 2011
Campus deadlines vary. Typically due end of January. For more information see
www.jckf.org
Jeannette Rankin Jeannette Rankin FoundationFoundation
Must be a woman over age 35 that demonstrates financial need
Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational training program
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Updated application information available after November 1st. For more information visit their website at:
www.rankinfoundation.org
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