Programs
Faculty Scholars
Each year, 25 Phi Theta Kappa advisors are chosen by application and named Faculty Scholars. They participate in an academic conference held at the Center for Excellence and led by internationally recognized scholars addressing Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Study Topic. The purpose of the Faculty Scholar Conference is to provide Phi Theta Kappa advisors a stimulating interdisciplinary professional development experience focusing on Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Study Topic. Following advanced readings, Faculty scholars discuss and debate the many issues related to the topic as they prepare for their role as seminar leaders at the summer Honors Institute. Sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the conference serves to as a vehicle to renew advisors interest in their respective fields of study and increase their interest in Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Program. All Faculty Scholars travel and tuition expenses to the Conference and Honors Institute are paid by Phi Theta Kappa.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $50,000 endowment per Faculty Scholar Position (may be paid over time)
- $2,500 each year to fund a Faculty Scholar Position
Honors Institute Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Institute is often cited as the Society’s crown jewel in terms of program offerings. Since 1967, the Honors Institute provides approximately 375 students intensive exploration of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic. The purpose of the weeklong program held on the campus of a four-year college is to introduce student members and advisors to the multidisciplinary examination timely topics outside their current fields of study. Participants hear and react to presentations by acclaimed experts on various aspects of the Honors Study Topic, enjoy field trips related to the Topic, and experience time to discuss and reflect upon what they have learned. Attendees are placed in small group seminars led by Faculty Scholars to discuss presentations and other issues related to the topic. Tuition is charged for room, board, and program costs.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $25,000 endowment for an Institute Scholarship (may be paid over time)
- $1,000 each year to fund an Institute Scholarship
International Convention
Each year, Phi Theta Kappa holds an international convention attended by nearly 4,000 Phi Theta Kappa members, alumni, chapter advisors and college presidents. The Convention program includes internationally known speakers such as Vice President Al Gore, former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani, news pundit Coke Roberts, and entertainer Trisha Yearwood. Education forums, college and career fairs, and candidate campaigns provide attendees and instructive and inspiring experience. Preceding the convention are chapter and regional officer academies and chapter advisor education conferences. Attendees pay registration fees to participate in the academies and general convention activities. Attending the Convention helps attendees grasp an understanding of Phi Theta Kappa programs and serves as a spring board for engaging in programs the next year.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $5,000 to endow a Convention registration (may be paid over time)
- $250 each year to fund a Convention Registration
Leaders of Promise Scholarships
The purpose of the Leaders of Promise scholarship program is to encourage new member participation in Society programs by defraying costs of completing an associate degree program. Scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded based on applications submitted by members. Recipients are awarded an initial $500 disbursement and must complete a series of leadership activities in order to receive the second disbursement. Many Leaders of Promise Scholarship recipients have gone on to become chapter and regional officers, international office candidates, and top scholarship recipients.
Learn more about the Leaders of Promise Scholarships.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $25,000 endowment ($1,000 annual scholarship) (may be paid over time)
- $1,000 each year to award a scholarship.
Need: Unlimited
Nota Bene
Nota Bene, first published in 1995, is Phi Theta Kappa’s literary honors anthology, publishing annually and circulated to more than 1,200 two-year college libraries around the world. This anthology is comprised of outstanding prose, poetry, and short story entries submitted by Phi Theta Kappa students and juried by a distinguished panel. Approximately 30 entries are included in the anthology each year.
Learn more about the Nota Bene.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $25,000 endowment ($1,000 annual author award) (may be paid over time)
- $1,000 each year to present an author award
International Officers
Each year, five students are elected to serve as the Society’s International Officers. These students participate in a rigorous development program, preparing speeches, completing tests, and developing presentations on Society programs. Afterward, they travel extensively representing the organization at various Society programs and education meetings during their one year terms of office. While serving as an International Officer, these students must be enrolled in a two-year college working toward completion of an associate degree. They also must continue to be active members of their respective chapters. The five student members each receive scholarships of $2,000 for continued education, upon the successful completion of their terms in office.
Learn more about the International Officers.
Minimum Amount Required:
- $100,000 endowment (five $1,000 supplements) (may be paid over time)
- $5,000 each year to present five $1,000 supplements
Other
Greatest Need
Numerous aspects contribute to creating the Phi Theta Kappa of today. Your donation to help meet other needs tremendously assists Phi Theta Kappa in supporting all the goals of the Society.
Minimum Amount Required: No minimum amount required.
Local Chapters and Regions
All Phi Theta Kappa chapters have their own projects that require funds. If your interests lie in providing financial assistance to a chapter or region, Phi Theta Kappa will manage the funds and distribute as directed by donor.
Minimum Amount Required: No minimum amount required.
Giving To Phi Theta Kappa
Contribute to Our Endowment
Contribute today to these Giving Opportunities by completing a Letter of Intent, especially for contributing to the endowment, or a Donor Card. Both are PDFs.
