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An Invitation That’s. Good as Gold. Phi Theta Kappa. Recognizing Your Achievements. Membership Benefits. Your Opportunities for Recognition. Golden Key Membership Pin Membership Certificate Membership Identification Card Gold Seal for your Sinclair diploma
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An Invitation That’s Good as Gold Phi Theta Kappa
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 Transcript • Distinctive Graduation Regalia • National Dean’s List Nomination • Letters of Recommendation
$36 Million and Growing Scholarship Opportunities
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 ScholarshipTRAK
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
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!
It’s Good as Gold! Accept the Invitation www.ptk.org