Hites $1 Million Transfer Scholarship Challenge
Phi Theta Kappa has an opportunity to establish a $1 million transfer scholarship endowment for Phi Theta Kappa members. The Hites Family Community College Scholarship Foundation has offered a challenge to Phi Theta Kappa – if the Society raises $350,000, the Hites Foundation will provide the remaining funds to create the $1 million Hites Transfer Scholarship Endowment for Phi Theta Kappa members. This is almost a two-to-one match!
The Hite Foundation was established by Robert Hites, an executive with Ralston-Purina in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon his retirement and the fulfillment of a dream he always had of teaching, he accepted a position at St. Louis Community College. He had other opportunities to teach at senior institutions but declined because of the love he found for community college students and the impact he felt he could make on their lives. While teaching, he witnessed the fire within these hard working students and made sure, with the founding of the Hites Foundation, opportunities would be afforded to community college students around the country who excelled academically and desired to complete at least a baccalaureate degree.
The official announcement and kick-off of the Hites Challenge was made at the 2008 International Convention in Philadelphia. The challenge is being offered in conjunction with the founding of the 1918 Anniversary Club, a way of recognizing those who contribute by celebrating our 90th anniversary. The 1918 Anniversary Club offers three levels of giving — $19.18, $90, and $1,918. However, any amount over $19.18 will be recognized!
This is a golden opportunity for supporters to contribute to this offer from the Hites Foundation. I hope you will join us in this endeavor and support the challenge offered for the establishment of a transfer scholarship for our members.
To contribute to this challenge, please print the 1918 Hites Brochure and return to the address shown on the form.
