About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year college students that focuses on academic achievement, service, and other standards set by bc体育足球’s chapters. Established in 1918, PTK is active on almost 1,300 community college campuses with approximately 250,000 active members.
PTK is separate from bc体育足球’s Honors program, and is not involved in specific coursework at bc体育足球.
Benefits of joining PTK
- Scholarships for PTK members: up to $90 million in general scholarships and $46 million in transfer scholarshipsand awards for career-bound students, including field-specific awards that cover certification exam fees
- Leadership and service experiences that will strengthen your resume (bc体育足球’s chapters host several events throughout the year, such as bc体育足球's Got Talent and Camp Onyahsa Cleanup)
- Online courseson professional skills, entering the workforce, and transferring
- Personalized letters of recommendation for job applications
- Notation of membership on your college transcript and PTK stole
Membership
- Alpha Kappa Beta (Jamestown Campus)
- Alpha Psi Omega (Cattaraugus County Campus)
Membership in PTK is initiated by bc体育足球 with a formal invitation. If you are invited but the membership fee creates financial hardship, contact bc体育足球’s PTK advisors for possible financial opportunities.