Phi Theta Kappa’s 2017 Fall Scholarships

Scholarship Operations Team Christin Grissom Heather Allen Laurie Brown Kristin Ware

Did You Know… There are two scholarship applications open now Every scholarship has a purpose? Phi Theta Kappa has 2 different types of scholarships? Knowing where you are in your educational journey helps you to find scholarships Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are not automatic Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are for full-time and part- time students Phi Theta Kappa pays scholarship funds directly to the student, not the college Phi Theta Kappa has scholarships for international students

Completed Applications: 20,000+ Number of Programs: 22 Completed Applications: 20,000+ Applications Open Twice a Year -Administering 22 Programs: Fall/Spring App Programs, GEICO Meme, Hurst, Get2College, Disaster Relief Scholarships -Scholarships for all forms of higher education, including a new program geared towards certificate students– New Century Scholar Workforce Pathway. -Additional programs to support membership benefit enhancement like the Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship to help nursing students pay for the test and pass it on the first attempt. -From 20,000 applications received, recognizing 500+ scholars -Putting $1 million + scholar dollars in the hands of members -How? 2 main application administration cycles -Partnerships with nearly 750 four-year colleges that designate $39 million+ in funding for bachelor’s degree attainment Nearly $1 Million + $39 Million in Transfer Scholarships Over 500 Scholars Recognized Annually

Spring Scholarships March 1- May 1, 2018 Leaders of Promise Scholarship 200 Coca-Cola Scholars, 25 earmarked for Veterans & 7 Global Scholars, $1,000 each GEICO Pathway to Completion Associate Degree Scholarship 2 scholars, $1,000 each Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship Up to 15 Scholars Annually, $1,000 each Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education Associate & Bachelor’s degree support, Pearson Mentor & free textbooks + digital access codes 10 Scholars, $5,000 each Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship Criminal Justice, Fire Science/Technology, EMS, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management & Homeland Security Majors 2 Scholars, $1,000 each

Fall Scholarships Deadline: December 1, 2017 Meme Scholarship (Closed, will reopen in 2018) MEME 4 Money: GEICO’s Creativity Scholarship 5 Scholars, $1,000 each Need Based Scholarship Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship Unanticipated financial barrier? Help is here! Up to 15 Scholars Annually, $1,000 each Master’s Scholarship GEICO Pathway to Completion Master’s Degree Scholarship 2 Scholars, $2,500 each Fall Scholarships (Deadline: December 1, 2017) All-USA Academic Team- 20 Scholars, $5,000 each Coca-Cola Academic Team- 150 Scholars, $1,000-$1,500 each New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars- 52 Scholars, $2,250 each NEW! New Century Scholar Workforce Pathway Scholars- 52 Scholars All-State Academic Teams- numbers & amounts vary Hites Transfer Scholarships- 10 Scholars, $7,500 each Guistwhite Scholarships- 15 Scholars, $5,000 each GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor’s Scholarship- 2 Scholars, $1,500 each TVA STEM Scholarship- (MS) 2 Scholars, $2,250 each Christopher A. Calhoun Transfer Scholarship- (SC) 1 Scholar, $1,000 Meme- looking for your best, most comedic humored captions. Oberndorf- students must have experienced an unanticipated financial barrier within the last 6 months: catastrophic loss, natural disaster, the onset of a major illness or injury, change in dependent status or loss of income. Master’s- looking for a member who is showing academic progression, persistence and a bright future in their chosen field. Demonstrated campus leadership with preference given to those who have held chapter, regional or international office. Fall Apps- seeking students with heavy leadership & engagement on campus and in the community, academically strong and well-rounded. NCS Workforce Scholarship amount range ($1250-$2250). Hites- Heavy academic focus, driven, focused on major, and looking for strong ties between engagement and major. RESTRICTED TO TRANSFER Guistwhite- Heavy PTK involvement, leadership qualities + strong academically. RESTRICTED TO TRANSFER Same for GEICO BA –significant leadership position on campus . RESTRICTED TO TRANSFER TVA STEM Scholarship- For MS Students studying STEM & provides career mentorship Calhoun- one of the top scoring students from the state of SC who applies for the All-USA Program.

All-USA & Coca-Cola Academic Team Students apply with one application for four scholarship opportunities. All-USA Academic Team Coca-Cola Academic Team Coca-Cola New Century Scholars All-State Academic Teams (hosted in 38 states) We call the All-USA Program an ‘Umbrella Program’ because you have to be first nominated for All-USA to be considered for the scholarships that fall under the All-USA Program.

Important All-USA Program Dates September 15, 2017 - Application available online December 1, 2017 – Applications due by 5:00 pm CST (Note: Some colleges may have EARLIER deadlines.) February 2018 - All nominees notified with an application status update April 2018 - AACC Convention All-USA top 20 Scholars & New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars will be recognized September 2018 – ACCT Congress New Century Workforce Pathway Scholars recognized

Turnaround Time Truth vs. Myth Apply in the Fall, receive funding in the Fall Apply in the Spring, receive funding in the Fall If my friend heard from PTK, but I didn’t hear back on the same day, that means I didn’t win. If I won a PTK Scholarship, I should win a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. Program Deadline Notify Disburse Fall December February March-September Spring May June September Oberndorf May/December June/February July/March Master’s Master’s takes longer to disburse funds since scholars must show proof of enrollment in the Fall semester. NEW JKCF App Period: August-October 24

Identify Community Need You Career Identify Community Need Problem Solve Endeavor Major It’s All in the Details Explain what you’re passionate about. Tell us why you chose your major & how it ties in to what you want to do within your career. Identify a need within your community & problem solve to come up with a solution. Talking about all of these things within your application should support what you say in your endeavor essay. Endeavor essay is the most heavily weighted portion of the application. Tying all of these things together within your application and essay will strengthen your application.

Get a Head Start Draft a sample biography Draft your short & long term goals Draft a list of your areas of service & volunteerism Draft an endeavor essay Line up two individuals to serve as recommenders Bank responses in a scholarship resume

Making Your Application Shine Provide details when explaining your involvement. Use numbers. Do research and include examples. Do not answer N/A or leave fields blank. People who “don’t have time” are not considered. Do not fudge facts. Avoid writing a sob story. Remember, judges are human beings, too.

Letters of Recommendation Identify someone who knows you well. Pay attention to the purpose of the recommendation and read the instructions. Speak to recommenders early. Do not ask family, friends or peers to write your recommendation. Provide the recommender with a copy of your application and/or a summary of your campus and community involvement. Let the recommender know details about the scholarship to help them customize responses. Request a copy. Send a thank you note.

Essays Use details and be specific. Address the question prompt. Understand the instructions. Read all sections before writing. Research. Write sample paragraphs to finesse before finalizing your application. Ask others to review, proofread and critique. Proofread, proofread, and then PROOFREAD some more.

Online Application Tips Don’t procrastinate. Allow yourself time to log back in to the application to revise your content. Start the application early to avoid or resolve technical issues. Give recommenders the courtesy of time. Save often and submit when you’ve finalized your application. Print a copy for your records.

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