Scholarships

About Scholarships

Overview

College scholarships are monetary awards that do not need to be repaid. The two categories of scholarships are need-based or non-need based.

Need-based scholarships are generally provided by the college. Students and their families are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA and sometimes the CSS/PROFILE application and submit to the intended colleges by a definite date. The college asses your need and awards aid from federal, state, college or private sources.

Non-need based scholarships are awarded to the college applicant regardless of whether she/he qualifies for the need-based awards. Examples of these types of awards are: scholarships offered by your parent’s employer, their military service affiliation or organizations such as The Rotary Club or University Women Association. Other types of non-need based scholarships are based upon a student’s characteristics, such as Native American, Learning Disabled; or gender; as well as affiliations such as Girl Scouts, church and community service organizations. A student’s academic interests or talents are also important areas to search for scholarships. For example, a student has an academic interest in mathematics or health fields or the student may have studied music or dance or played a certain sport.

Requirements

Applying for non-need based scholarships requires planning. You have to start the scholarship process early. Fall scholarships deadlines could be set by March 1 and spring scholarships are usually set by late October. You will be asked to write an essay or personal statement paper, provide written recommendations, school transcripts and other information to support your application.

Tips

Look for scholarships on a college’s websites,your state’s web site and web sites such as www.scholarships.com and www.fastweb.com. The Transfer Services Office has the books; Peterson's College Money Handbook, The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution and Full ride to College which are also useful rescources.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program

Each year the award is given to approximately 50 students attending community colleges and two-year institutions in the US and are planning to transfer to four-year institutions.

Each award covers portions of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two of to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other shcolarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. This is the largest scholarship offered in the US to community college transfer students.

www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship Information

PTK has a new database  for PTK scholarship information called CollegeFish.  After clicking on the link, it will take you to CollegeFish where you enter your personal background information and your preferences for college such as location, major, activities, cost, etc... CollegeFish will generate a list of college matches and their PTK scholarships. You will need your PTK username and password to begin using CollegeFish.

To get Started, Click here!!!

Visit the Phi Theta Kappa Enrollment Form to ensure that you have submitted your graduate/transfer date, major and other important information to us.  Completing and updating the Enrollment Form will help ensure that you will be considered for scholarships and that you will have access to exclusive membership benefits.

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Guistwhite Scholar Program

The purpose of this merit-based program is to enhance Phi Theta Kappa members' attainment of baccalaureate degrees. This is the first transfer scholarship designated exclusively for PTK members.  Twenty qualifying students will receive scholarships of $5,000 each, for completion of baccalaureate degrees. To be eligible. a student must post a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and must graduate with an associates degree.

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Leaders of Promise Scholarship

The purpose of the Leadrs of Promise Scholarship program is to provide Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray expenses while enrolled in a two-year college in order to develop leadership potential through participation in Society programs. Leaders of Promise is the Society's first scholarship program available to members to be used during the time they are enrolled in their community colleges. A total of 30 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded based on applications submitted by members. To be eligible to apply, a student must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing and currently enrolled in an associate degree program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on all college-level coursework.  Students who have completed no more than 36 semester hours  (54 quarter hours) of coursework as of January 31, 2008, ARE eligible to apply. Students with previous degrees are NOT eligible to apply. 

www.ptk.org/schol/leadpromise/welcome.htm

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:

Graduating High School Seniors
Community College Students
Community College Transfer Students
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Scholarships

THE COCA-COLA TWO-YEAR COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP

·Awards 350 one-time $1,000 scholarships to students attending
two-year, degree granting institutions within the U.S.
·Available to students planning to acquire an Associates degree
from their institution
·Rewards leadership and excellence as demonstrated through
academics, community service and/or employment

Coca-Cola Scholarship