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**Chadron State College offers a number of PTK tuition waivers which are good for up to 16 credit hours per semester for four semesters. To earn a PTK scholarship, an applicant must be a former active PTK member, have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, have an associates degree, and enroll at at CSC full-time in the fall immediately following their graduation. (Preference is given to on-campus students.)
http://www.csc.edu/finaid/documents/PTKScholarship.pdf

**March 1, 2010 deadline for all CSC transfer scholarships and the PTK scholarship.

**Please contact inquire@csc.edu if you have any question.

Attention all Phi Theta Kappa members, are you interested in being nominated for for an inclusive scholarship competition? Atlantic Cape Community College is lookin to nominate two well-rounded students to the All-USA Academic Team! The All-USA Community College Academic Team program annually selects 20 students to the national team, each receiving a $2,500 stipend and medallion as recognition as an outstanding two-year college student. All receive extensive national recognition through coverage in USA TODAY.

In addition, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has announced the establishment of the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team program, providing up to $350,000 in stipends. Fifty students will be named Gold Scholars, receiving $1,500, 50 students will be named Silver Scholars, receiving $1,250, and 50 students will be named Bronze Scholars, receiving $1,000. A state may have multiple Gold, Silver or Bronze Scholars. All scholars will also receive special medallions and will be listed in an April issue of the USA TODAY newspaper. Finally, an additional 150 national finalists will be selected from multiple states, each receiving a $1,000 stipend. Phi Theta Kappa sponsors 37 All-State Academic Team Recognition ceremonies, during which stipends, scholarships and special recognitions are presented to All-State Team winners.

The top scoring student (based on scores received in the All-USA competition) from each of the 50 states will be named a New Century Scholar and will receive a $2,000 stipend. New Century Scholars will be presented at the AACC Convention. In addition, one student from a chapter in Canada and one student from a chapter outside of the United States will be named a New Century Scholar. The New Century Scholars program is sponsored annually by the American Association of Community Colleges, The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Students nominated to the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team in 37 participating states. All-State members receive special recognition including medallions, certificates and oftentimes stipends and scholarships.

IN ORDER TO BE NOMINATED, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Nominee must have at least 36 semester (or 48 quarter) college-level credit hours either completed at or transferred to a community college by December 31, 2009, and be on a pace and intend to have at least 48 semester (72 quarter) college-level credit hours by August 31, 2010.

2. Nominee must have a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) college-level credit hours completed at a community college in the past five years (fall 2004-present).

3. Nominee is on track to obtain an associate or bachelor degree.

4. Nominee must post a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 out of a possible 4.0 in all college credit coursework completed in the last five years.

5. Nominee’s record at the community college free from suspension, probation or other serious disciplinary action.

6. Nominee’s record is either free from any criminal conduct or, if a convicted felon, has completed all conditions or sentencing, including probation.

IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE E-MAIL CAROLYN COULTER at ccoulter@atlantic.edu BY OCTOBER 20th, with a one (1) page bio, which answers the following questions:

1. Why did you decide to go to community College?

2. List NO MORE THAN THREE community college organizations in which you have participated. Feel free to include any honors or awards received related to your involvement. Be certain to include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work.

3. If applicable, describe paid positions, with dates and estimated time spent, as well as family or other non-volunteer obligations you have, while attending community college m(do not include activities listed in other sections of this application).

4. List NO MORE THAN THREE community activities in which you have participated since you have been enrolled in community college. Feel free to include any honors or awards received related to your activities. Be certain to include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work. Do not include activities listed in the previous sections.

Thank you!

This is a friendly reminder that Atlantic Cape Community College is looking to nominate two (2) students for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!

The Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships are awarded to the nation’s top two-year or community college students who have financial need. The selection process for these awards is rigorous and highly competitive, with approximately 50 scholarships awarded each year out of hundreds of nominees.

Applicants must have achieved a cumulative college grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to commence studies in the fall of 2010.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Be a current student at an accredited US community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by December 31, 2009, or a recent graduate (since spring 2005).
* Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2010.
* Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
* Have unmet financial need.
* Have not previously been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

If chosen to be a nominee, each complete nomination will include the following:

1. Application
• Completed by applicant including:
- Applicant Financial Information
- Identification of Recommenders
- Supporting financial documentation attached in PDF format only
- Official transcripts, original (front and back) must be uploaded as a PDF attachment
- Resume, must be uploaded as a PDF attachment

2. Two letters of Recommendation
• Completed online by recommenders

3. Institution Nomination
• Completed online by faculty representative including:
- Institution Nomination Rationale
- Community College Profile

Supporting Documentation
The official transcripts (front and back), must be uploaded in PDF format within the online application. Foreign language supporting documents must be officially translated into English. Translations must bear an original (not photocopied) mark of certification or official signature that the translation is true and complete.

1. Official College Transcript(s) for ALL undergraduate coursework
• one original (front and back) uploaded for each institution attended
2. High School Transcript(s), GED Scores, or Letter from Home-school Instructor
• one original (front and back) uploaded for each institution attended
3. Resume/Curriculum Vitae – two pages maxium
• uploaded in PDF format to the online application
Candidates may attach in PDF format, in their application, the following supporting financial documentation.

4. Applicant Tax Forms – including applicable W-2 forms, schedules, and attachments
• one legible copy (no originals of tax forms required)
5. Parent Financial Information Forms – Parent Information Forms are required regardless of age or independence
status of the applicant.
• one original signed by the applicant and both of his or her parents
6. Parent Tax Forms – including applicable W-2 forms, schedules, and attachments
• one legible copy (no originals of tax forms required)

While the Foundation considers academic excellence first in evaluating candidates, competitive applicants must also demonstrate unmet financial need, which has two components:

* Education costs that are appreciably greater than the total amount of other scholarships or grant awards.
* Insufficient student and family income to meet educational costs.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING NOMINATED, AND YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, E-MAIL CAROLYN COULTER AT ccoulter@atlantic.edu BY OCTOBER 20th, WITH THE BELOW INFORMATION:

1. What is your current and cumulative GPA?

2. Are you planning on transfering to a four-year institution next fall? If so, please list at least two universities that you have or will be applying to.

3. Do you have un-met financial need? If so, please explain why.

4. All recipients of Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships are part of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholar community. The community comprises Scholars from across the world, who connect through an online community and through events and activities designed to create a strong network of Scholars. What will you contribute to the Scholar community? What do you hope to gain from the Scholar community?

1. The Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship is jointly sponsored by L-3 Communications, Medical Education Technologies, Inc, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa. Up to 25 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students currently enrolled in associate degree programs in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services.

Eligible students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA, must provide a transcript showing completion of at least 50% of associate degree course work, and must demonstrate financial need.

Applications are due October 15, 2009. For complete eligibility criteria or to download a copy of the application, please visit our website at http://www.ptk.org/scholarships/franklanza/.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Johnson, Director of Scholarship Program directly at 601-984-3560 or via email at heather.johnson@ptk.org.

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2. Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY has added two Phi full tuition Phi Theta Kappa scholarships! Theta

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