Performance Scholarships

Up to $500 locally, and thousands of dollars internationally. Check the Scholardships section for more Info.

Travel

Travel locally, statewide, and internationally with members to conferences

The Golden Key Membership pin

When you wear the golden Key of Phi Theta Kappa, you will be immediately recognized as a member of the Society that has symbolized academic excellence in community college for 85 years.

Golden Honors Stole and Tassel Hone Cord and Key Medallion

Wearing the Golden monogrammed Honors Stole and Tassel, Honor Cord and Key Medallion at your Commencement will make you stand out in the crowd and identify you as an honor and campus scholar.

Membership Certification and ID Card

Your Gold-embossed certificate, suitable for framing, and the wallet-size ID card confirms your membership in the world's largest association of community college honor students.

$35 Million in Scholarships for Members Only

As a member you will be eligible to apply for Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships offered by over 600 senior institutions in 49 states, including Harvard University, Cornell University of Southern California, the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, NYU and Tulane University.

All-State Academic Team Recognition

Programs in 36 states recognize Phi Theta Kappa members nominated for the All-USA Academic Team, through presentation of scholarships, stipends and media coverage.

National Dean's List

As a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you will be automatically nominated for the prestigious National Dean's List publication. By completing the data forms, you will become eligible for a total of $7,500 in scholarships awarded to 30 members annually

Transfer Database

Senior colleges and universities want you-and Phi Theta Kappa makes it easy for them to find you. With permission, names of members are entered into the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Database, the first stop for senior institutions interested in recruiting high ability community college students.

Diploma Seal

The Gold embossed Diploma Seal commemorates your scholastic achievement and your membership in Phi Theta Kappa.

Opportunity to Be Published

Hundreds of members have had their writings published in the Society's nationally circulated literary awards anthology, Nota Bene. As a member, you too will have the opportunity to be published. The year's most outstanding submission is honored with the $1,000 Citation Scholarship. Four members' manuscripts are chosen to receive $500 Reynolds Scholarship.