Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, offers scholarships to community college students who are transferring to four-year institutions based on academic achievement and community engagement.
Award Amount
$2,000–$10,000
per year
Deadline
March 1
application due
GPA Required
3.50
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Annual Value
$10,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$10,000
one-time award
Loan Interest Saved
$3,500
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students with outstanding academic records and a minimum 3.5 GPA |
| Demographics | All students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | No — one-time award |
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