Several Scholarship Opportunities

Guistwhite Scholarship Program

The purpose of this merit-based program is to enhance Phi Theta Kappa members' attainment of baccalaureate degrees. Additionally, this program serves to recognize the scholarly achievements of Phi Theta Kappa members through the Guistwhite Scholarship Program. The awards are named in honor of Dr. Jack Guistwhite and his wife, Margaret. Dr. Guistwhite developed the first transfer scholarship designated exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members. Up to twenty qualifying students will receive scholarships of $5,000 each, for completion of baccalaureate degrees. To be eligible, a student must post a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and must graduate with an associate degree. In addition, certain criteria will be required in order to maintain the scholarship (e.g. 3.0 GPA, no incomplete coursework, minimum enrollment of 6 credit hours, etc.)

 The application forms are located on our documents page.

R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) College Scholarship Program

The American Cancer Society's R.O.C.K. program is a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. Any Florida resident who has had a diagnosis of cancer before age 21 is eligible. Applicants must be under 21 at the time of application, and must attend an accredited school within Florida. The scholarship is worth a maximum of $3,000 per year, dependent on number of hours taken, plus $300 per year for textbooks. Applications are due April 10th (every year) for consideration for the coming fall/spring terms.

All Florida Scholarship

All-Florida scholarship applications are available with Professor Hudson. Just stop by her office (SUW 274) and pick one up. We would like for all PTK members to apply. All applications are due back by November 9, 2007.

Leaders of Promise Scholarship

The Leaders of Promise Scholarship is for returning PTK students. Thirty winners will be selected and awarded $1,000 each for continuation of associate degree studies. To download the application, go to http://www.ptk.org/schol/leadpromise/welcome.htm. For eligibility info, go to http://www.ptk.org/schol/leadpromise/welcome.htm#eligibility