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2. Benefits of Membership Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central Community College& Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College at Seattle Center

3. Opportunities for Recognition • Golden Key Membership Pin • Membership Certificate • Membership Identification Card • Diploma Seal

4. Opportunities for Recognition • Membership Notation on Mt. Hood Community College Transcript • Distinctive Graduation Regalia • Letters of Recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa’s executive director

5. Phi Theta Kappa Partner Benefits • Bank of America • GEICO • Kaplan Test Prep • T-Mobile • Barnes & Noble • Books-a-Million • USA Today …and more

6. Scholarships Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central Community College, Alpha Epsilon Omega, North Seattle Community College &Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College at Seattle Center

7. How to Connect to Scholarships • FREE for Members • http://scholarships.ptk.org • http://scholarships.ptk.org • www.CollegeFish.org

8. Transfer Scholarships • More than $37 million in scholarships • Over 700 colleges and universities • Ivy League colleges including: * Harvard University Extension School * Cornell University of General Studies * Columbia University * University of Pennsylvania

9. Oregon Transfer Scholarships Concordia University   -   Portland Corban College   -   Salem George Fox University   -   Newberg Lewis & Clark College   -   Portland Linfield College   -   McMinnville Marylhurst University   -   Marylhurst Pacific University   -   Forest Grove University Of Portland   -   Portland Warner Pacific College   -   Portland Willamette University   -   Salem

10. Associate Degree Scholarships Leaders of Promise Scholarship • Up to 180 $1000 awards annually • Application deadline April 30, 2014 Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship • Up to 20 $2500 awards annually • Students in Nursing, Respiratory Care, or Emergency Medical Services • Application deadline April 30, 2014

11. Baccalaureate Degree Scholarships Hites Transfer Scholarship • Up to ten $7500 awards annually • Application deadline: early December Guistwhite Scholarship • Up to twenty $5000 awards annually • Application deadline: early December

12. Other Scholarship Opportunities Apply for up to four scholarships on ONE application! All-USA Academic Team • Up to $50,000 awarded annually • By nomination • Recognition in USA TODAY Coca-Cola All-State Academic Teams • Up to $350,000 awarded annually • Recognition in USA TODAY

13. Other Scholarship Opportunities New Century Scholars Award • Top All-USA/All-State nominee from each state • Up to $104,000 awarded annually All-State Academic Team programs • Currently in 37 states—now in Oregon too • Recognition on the local level • Varying amounts awarded annually • Application deadline: early December

14. Other Awards Nota Bene Honors Anthology • Nationally circulated two-year college academic journal • Professional publishing opportunity for members • $3,000 awarded annually for top submissions

15. Other Awards USA TODAY Case Study Challenge • Scholarly research • Four Case Studies published • USA TODAY Collegiate Website • $2,000 awarded annually

16. Personal and Professional Development Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central Community College, Whidbey Island ferry, Seattle

17. Scholarship First • Membership is based on academic achievement. • Participation in activities is not required, but expands your experience.

18. Competitive Edge • Personal and professional development plan for members • Strengthen your leadership skills for scholarships, transfer, and job placement • Create your own portfolio • All online!

19. Building Leadership In your chapter • As a chapter or regional officer • Internationally Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

20. Fellowship and Networking • Chapter Meetings and Activities • Regional Meetings • Leadership and life-skills development • Annual Convention • Celebration of Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks

21. Honors Programs • Honors Study Topic • Honors in Action • Honors Seminars • International Honors Institute Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central Community College, & Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College , Whidbey Island ferry, Seattle

22. 2014 Honors in Action project • “Local Gems: Buying goods in your community” A social media campaign launched to help connect students with local businesses. Designed to help the local economy while finding great deals for students.

23. Oh The Places We’ll Go ! Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe

24. Eligibility Requirements • 12 Hours of Associate Degree Coursework • 3.5 Cumulative GPA at Mt. Hood • Maintain a 3.0 GPA after joining

25. Accepting the Invitation Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

26. Making Membership Official • Membership application • To receive scholarship offers & benefits, members must provide: • Academic Major • Expected Graduation or Transfer Date ETG • Your Current Email Address

27. Making Membership Official • One-Time Membership Fee is $70, payable at the College Center • Limited Partial Scholarships are available • Informal Induction – on March 13 • 3:00 pm in room AC 1608 • Formal Induction – Held in the Visual Arts Theater on Thursday May 29th 2014 Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe

28. Accept the Invitation Visit us www.ptk.org Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, overlooking the Rio Grande River, White Rock, New Mexico

29. Join us in the Community College Completion Corps Make a commitment to completing your college degree !

30. THANK YOU! Join Rho Theta and be a lifetime member of the Phi Theta Kappa Because you are Important and your education opportunities can increase