The University of Memphis Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

The University of Memphis Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

This application places the applicant’s name in consideration for the $1,000.00 per year Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.

You will not be considered for any transfer programs if concurrently enrolled at the Universityof Memphis and a community college or if you are a current University of Memphis student. To be eligible, you must start attending the University of Memphis immediately following the semester after obtaining your first Associate degree. Spring and Summer Graduates must be admitted to the University of Memphis by April 1st for Fall awards. Fall graduates must be admitted to the University of Memphis by December 1st for Spring awards. Consideration for awards is based on funding availability. The Phi Theta Transfer Scholarship is stackable with the Community College Transfer scholarship.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

• All applicants must be a Phi Theta Kappa member with proof of an Associate Degree from a community college
• Must submit a copy of PTK Certificate or Membership Card with PTK Scholarship application by the
• April 1st deadline for Fall awards and December 1st deadline for Spring awards
• Must be admitted as a regular degree seeking undergraduate by April 1st for Fall awards or December 1st for Spring awards
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Award Criteria

• The award is $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester)
• For a one-year renewal, recipients must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA and complete the required 75 service hour requirement per academic year. Must be enrolled full-time 

 Application Information

• Award is competitive and the number of awards is based on available funds
• Award is Stackable with the Community College Transfer Scholarship
• Official Transcript confirming degree and graduation must be received by August 14th for Fall awards or January 8th for Spring awards

Application Deadlines

• Spring and Summer Graduates April 1st for a Fall Award
• Fall Graduates December 1st for a Spring Award 

University name: The University of Memphis 

Source: http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/pdfs/ptk_application.pdf