Northwest Florida State College Phi Theta Kappa

FAQ About Membership

1. How do I become a member?

   Membership into Northwest Florida State College's Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only via student email. It is extended to those students currently enrolled at Northwest Florida State College who have completed a minimum of twelve credit hours at our college and have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all college courses.

   Your should recieve an invitation the semester after you have completed the twelve credit hours. If you haven't and you fit this criteria, contact us by sending and email on this sites contact page.

2. How much time will being a member take?

   The time a member devotes to Phi Theta Kappa is a matter of individual choice. Some Phi Theta Kappa members choose to devote many hours to chapter activities; others may elect to not participate at all. Phi Theta Kappa's Constitution requires only that a prospective inductee make and maintain certain GPAs. No service activities may be required of new or old members.

3. What about fees?

   Members are also required to pay a one-time fee of $75.

4. What if I move after I joined Phi Theta Kappa?

   Members can easily update their address information with Headquarters by using the On-Line Change of Address Form.

5. What if I was extended an invitation but the passcode doesn't work any more?

   If this happens, then you have missed the acceptance window. The acceptance window is usually open for about two months after you are extended an invitation. If you didn't join at that time usually you will be sent another invitation the following Fall or Spring semester as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements. If you don't receive another invitation, contact the faculty advisor for further instructions.

FAQ By Members

1. How often are the meetings?

   Meetings are once a month. But being a member in good standing isn't dependent on the amount of meetings you attend. Once you join Phi Theta Kappa you are a member for life. But please come to as many meetings as you schedule permits.

2. How do I find out whats happening?

   Meeting dates and times plus service projects are listed on our calendar page.

   Or on Facebook at NWFSC PTK Members on the Groups page- http//www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=169548888828

3. What do I have to do for graduation?

   • To be put on the PTK Graduate list, you email the Faculty Advisor your legal name and cummulative gpa to be cleared as a member in good standing by April 15th.
   • To be a PTK  member in good standing, you must maintain at least a  3.2 cummulative gpa then you can wear the PTK stole and tassel at graduation plus have PTK stamped on your transcripts.
   • Faculty Advisor- Mrs. Donna Pierson - piersond@nwfsc.edu 

4. I'd like to stay involved as an Alumni after I graduate. How do I find out more about Alumni resources?

   Visit the online Alumni resources, which includes an Alumni Association Directory, a listing of Alumni groups.

Scholarships

1. Fall Scholarships

   Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship

   •  Up to 25 stipends of $1,000 each
   • Total awards of $25,000
   • Open to registered nursing, respiratory care and emergency medical services majors
   • To be used for degree completion while enrolled at the community college
   • Application Dates: September 1 - October 15
   • Deadline: October 15
   • Apply to http /www.ptk.org/scholarships/franklanza/about.html

    

    All-USA Community College Academic Team Program

   •  Up to 20 students selected to receive a $2,500 stipend and medallion
   • Total awards of $50,000
   • Receive extensive national recognition through USA TODAY
   • Purpose is to recognize outstanding two-year college student
   • Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
   • Deadline: December 1
   • Apply to http /www.ptk.org/schol/aaat/announce.htm

    

    Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team

   •  50 Gold Scholar Awards of $1,500
   • 50 Silver Scholar Awards of $1,250
   • 50 Bronze Scholar Awards of $1,000
   • Total awards of $187,500
   • All scholars receive medallions and recognition in USA TODAY
   • Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
   • Deadline: December 1
   • Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program

    

    New Century Scholars

   •  52 stipends of $2,000
   • Total awards of $104,000
   • Selection based on scores received in the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program
   • Recognizes the top-scoring student from each of the 50 states plus one student from a chapter in Canada and one student from a chapter outside of the United States
   • Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
   • Deadline: December 1
   • Uses a common application with the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program

    

    All-State Academic Team

   •  Students nominated to the All-USA Community College Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Team
   • 37 participating states
   • Over $41 million available
   • All-State members receive special recognition including medallions, certificates and oftentimes stipends and scholarships
   • Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
   • Deadline: December 1
   • To apply go to http /www.ptk.org/schol/allstate/

    

    Guistwhite Scholarships

   •  Up to 20 scholarships of $5,000 each
   • Total awards of $100,000
   • Must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution
   • Application Dates: October 1 - December 1
   • Deadline: December 1
   • To apply go to https /www.ptk.org/schol/guistwhite/welcome.htm

    

    The Hispanic Scholarship Fund

   •  Award amounts vary
   • Must be enrolled at a community college and intend to transfer
   • Must transfer to a four year college to pursue a baccalaureate degree
   • Application due in December
   • To apply, contact the Hispanic Scholarship Fund directly at http /www.hsf.net/

   The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships

   • Maximum $30,000 available per student, per year
   • Provides funding for tuition, room and board, books and other required fees
   • Must be nominated by the community college
   • Application typically due Dec. 1, but internal deadlines may be earlier
   • To apply, contact Jack Kent Cooke Foundation directly at www.jkcf.org

   
   

    

   
   

2. Spring Scholarships

   Here are some of the opportunities available at UCF for your PTK students:

   1.Transfer Scholarship Application attached or visit: https://admissions.ucf.edu/​files/2012/01/​2012-Transfer-Scholarship-Appli​cation.pdf

   2. Undergraduate Summer Research Academy information found at: www.sra.ucf.edu/

   3. Office of Undergraduate Research: www.OUR.ucf.edu

   
   

   All PTK Writers here is a great way to get Published-The PTK Literary Anthology is accepting submissions until January 31st.

   You can enter- Qualitative and quantitative research papers, poetry, short stories, essays and drama for consideration. No single entry may exceed 2,500 words. A member can enter as many manuscripts as he or she wishes, in as many categories.

    Send it to-

   Nota Bene

   Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

   Center for Excellence

   1625 Eastover Drive

   Jackson, MS 39211

    Although each Nota Bene entry requires a separate submission form, multiple entries from one author should be mailed in the same package when possible, to cut postage costs. There is a submission form on the facebook page.

   
   

   The Jeannette Rankin Foundation

   • Award amounts vary
   • For low income women age 35 and older
   • Can be used for associate and vocational programs
   • Application typically due February 1
   • To apply, contact the Jeannette Rankin Foundation directly at www.rankinfoundation.org

   Hites Transfer Scholarship

   • Up to 10 scholarships of $7,500 each
   • Total awards of $75,000
   • Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of Phi Theta Kappa members
   • Recipients must transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution
   • Application Dates: January 1 - March 15
   • Deadline: March 15
   • To apply go to www.ptk.org/hites_scholarship/

   Pearson Prize for Higher Education

   • awards 20 scholarships of $10,000 and 50 scholarships of $500
   • Recognizes college students for high academic achievement and engagement in community service
   • Open to full-time, degree-seeking students attending a career college, two-year or four-year college or university. To be eligible, students must have no more than 30 credits by June 2011, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, have no relation to a Pearson employee, have not received the Pearson Prize grant or fellowship before and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
   • Deadline: March 18
   • To apply go to http//pearsonprize.pearsonfoundation.org/applications/

   Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise

   • Up to 180 scholarships of $1,000 each to be used for enrollment at community college
   • Total awards of $180,000
   • Application Dates: March 1 - May 1
   • Deadline: May 1
   • To apply go to https//www.ptk.org/schol/leadpromise/welcome.htm

   GEICO Business Student Scholarship

   • The two top scoring business majors that apply to the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship will qualify for a $1,000 GEICO Business Scholarship
   • Total awards of $2,000
   • Application Dates: March 1 - May 1
   • Deadline: May 1
   • To apply go to https//www.ptk.org/schol/leadpromise/welcome.htm