About Phi Theta Kappa  

Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918, by presidents of two-year institutions in Missouri, to recognize academic achievement by their students. Today, Phi Theta Kappa annually inducts 65,000 students in 1,100 chapters, located in all 50 states, Canada, U.S. territorial possessions, and university extensions abroad.
Phi Theta Kappa provides a myriad of benefits, privileges and opportunities available only to Society members. Once you become a member, the opportunities are yours to explore, and we challange you to take advantage of them. 
    Benefits of Membership:
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 Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key pin, presented to all new members upon induction
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 Embossed gold-foil certificate of membership 
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 Automatic nomination for the prestigious National Dean's List biographical publication 
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 Automatic enrollment in the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Database, marketed to senior-level institutions that actively recruit transfer students
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 Complimentary issue of 3.5 PLUS Annual, the journal of Phi Theta Kappa (sent to your home address) 
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 One year's subscription to the Golden Key newsletter (four issues, sent to your home address)
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 Membership Manual (sent to your home address) 
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 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Directory (sent to your home address)
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 Wallet identification card  
      Privileges of Membership:
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 Phi Theta Kappa seal placed on diploma
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 "Member of Phi Theta Kappa" included on transcript
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 Phi Theta Kappa golden stole and tassel worn at graduation
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 Society jewelry and merchandise (available through purchase)
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 Society bankcard (available by application only. Use of the bankcard supports the Society's general scholarship fund.) 
      Opportunities of Membership:
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 Participating in the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program
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 Being considered for some $81,000 in tuition scholarships to the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute, administered through the regions
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 Being a potential nominee for the All-USA Academic Team sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, AACC and USA TODAY, which carries 20 cash awards totaling $50,000, and the opportunity to apply for Phi Theta Kappa internships at the U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
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 Being a potential recipient of one of five National Dean's List scholarships of $1,000 each 
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 Being eligible to apply for $22 million in transfer scholarships provided by some 250 institutions in 34 states and the District of Columbia, reserved exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members
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 Attaining regional and international recognition through comprehensive awards programs 

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Materials on this page were downloaded from Phi Theta Kappa International's web pages.
Designed and updated by Rachel Reagan, Chi Delta Member. © September 2006.
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