Transcript Good As Gold - Sinclair Community College

Phi Theta Kappa
An Invitation That’s
Good as Gold
Recognizing Your Achievements
Membership Benefits
Your Opportunities for Recognition
• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Identification Card
• Gold Seal for your Sinclair diploma
• Membership Notation on College
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• Distinctive Graduation Regalia
• National Dean’s List Nomination
• Letters of Recommendation
Scholarship Opportunities
$36 Million and Growing
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships
• More than $36 Million in scholarships
• 600 colleges and universities offering
scholarships
• Local colleges Including:
– Wright State, UD, UC, Wittenberg, Miami,
OU & Urbana
• Ivy League Colleges including:
– Harvard University, Cornell University,
Columbia University and University of
Pennsylvania
Connect to Scholarships
• eScholarship Directory at www.ptk.org
• New Scholarships added daily
• Transfer Database delivers
scholarship offers
• Search for scholarships using
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
• Leaders of Promise
– $30,000 awarded annually (30 of $1,000)
– Funding for associate degree studies
– Less than 54 hours completed and 3.5
GPA
• Guistwhite Scholarships
– $100,000 awarded annually (20 of $5,000)
– Funding for baccalaureate studies
More Scholarship Opportunities
• All-USA Academic Team
– $50,000 awarded annually
– All-Ohio Academic team carries additional
awards
– New Century Scholars recognizes the
highest scoring All-USA applicant in each
state, $2,000 scholarship
More Scholarship Opportunities
• Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate
Scholarships
– For two-year college students transferring
to four-year institutions
– Awards up to 60 scholarships yearly
– Scholarships vary up to $30,000 yearly per
recipient
– More information at
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
More Scholarship Opportunities
• Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
– $350,000 awarded annually
– 350 scholarships of $1,000
– Winners embody academic success and
community service
– Visit www.coca-colascholars.org
More Scholarship Opportunities
• Datatel scholarships
– $400,000 awarded last year
– 240 awards from $1,000 to $2,400 each
– All the details posted here:
http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/
applicants.cfm
Scholarships for Sinclair tuition
• Nu Pi offers one $500 and five $200
scholarships each Fall and Spring
semesters and a $1,000 transfer
scholarship in May.
• Once inducted, all members who remain in
compliance with the Sinclair and Phi Theta
Kappa Honor Codes are eligible to apply.
• Scholarships are awarded based on your
GPA and service to the chapter (minimum
of 150 service points).
• Applications are on our website
Opportunities to be Published
Academic Benefits
Academic Benefits
• Nota Bene Honors Anthology
– Nationally circulated two-year college
academic journal
– Professional publishing opportunity for
two-year college authors
– $3,000 awarded annually
Get Connected to
Phi Theta Kappa Benefits
Benefits at getconnected.ptk.org
• Assistance for standardized test taking
• Resources to develop writing skills
• Online access to research journals
• Access to online career resources
• Cost-effective insurance options
• Internet Service
• Letters of Recommendation for jobs
and scholarships
Endless Opportunities
Phi Theta Kappa Programs
Scholarship First
• Membership based on academic
performance, i.e. maintaining a 3.5
cumulative GPA
• Opportunities for involvement – we
encourage members to attend 1
business meeting per semester
• Participation in activities is not required
but we believe it expands your
experience
• Enroll in at least 1 credit hour for any 2
out of 3 semesters
International Service Program
• A network of thousands making
a difference
• Service partners have included:
– America’s Promise
– American Cancer Society
– National Mental Health Association
– Keep America Beautiful
Honors Programming
• Members united in academic study
• Current theme for study: “The
Democratization of Information: Power,
Peril, and Promise”
• Honors Satellite Seminars
• International Honors Institute
Meetings and Fellowship
• Start with chapter events
• Regional meetings offer leadership and
life-skills development
• International Meetings, a Celebration of
Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks
Building Leadership
• In your chapter – Nu Pi ranked in top 100
over all 1,200 chapters
• On the regional level – Ohio Region has 34
chapters
• Internationally – Nu Pi is part of Division I
Making the Grade
Membership Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
• Cumulative 3.5 GPA
• 12 hours completed at Sinclair
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 to maintain
membership
You Belong
Accepting the Invitation
Making Membership Official
• Membership Application
– To receive all scholarship offers and
exclusive benefits, members must provide:
• Major
• Expected graduation or transfer date
• Your my.sinclair or other valid email
address
Making Membership Official
• One-Time Membership Fee of $85 made
payable to Phi Theta Kappa
• Induction Ceremony
– Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
– Time: 7:00 PM
– Location: Smith Auditorium, bldg. 12
room 12150
– Guests and cameras are welcome!
Accept the Invitation
It’s Good as Gold!
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