Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for community college students, and membership is all about recognizing your hard work—and helping you turn it into real opportunities by opening doors to scholarships, leadership opportunities and long-term success.

At Clark State, the Alpha Nu Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa connects students to scholarships, leadership experiences and a national network designed to support academic growth, transfer goals and career advancement! PTK is built on four core values--  scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship—and it’s designed to support students at every stage of their educational and career journey.

With 90 percent of the $85 membership fee covered by Clark State, joining PTK costs just $8.50 for lifetime access to PTK benefits and resources focused on personal and professional growth.

That’s up to you. Some members choose to be highly involved in leadership and service projects, while others participate minimally and still enjoy the full benefits of membership. There are no required service hours to remain a member and chapters do not withhold benefits based on participation.

However, greater involvement often leads to stronger scholarship recommendations and more impactful experiences, allowing you to get even more out of your membership. Bottom line: if you’re excelling academically and looking for scholarships, recognition, leadership development and a competitive edge for what’s next, Phi Theta Kappa is for you.

• Scholarships: Access to more than $1 million in competitive, member-only scholarships, including transfer scholarships offered by many four-year colleges and universities. The average PTK scholarship is approximately $4,500 per year, with many available for up to two years.
• Academic Recognition: PTK is the premier international honor society for two-year colleges, signaling high academic achievement with a 3.5 GPA or higher. PTK members are often in the top 10 percent of their class.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities to build leadership and professional skills through chapter involvement, service projects and leadership training experiences.
• Transfer Success: Specialized, merit-based scholarships and transfer resources for students moving on to four-year universities, including access to PTK Connect (must have PTK username and password to access).
• Member Savings: Exclusive perks to discounts, programs and services from trusted brands such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, Dell, Lennovo, Daily Harvest and more. Learn more

To join PTK, students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete 12 credit hours toward a degree or certificate. Membership invitations are automatically sent via Clark State email during fall and spring semesters to students who meet the eligibility requirements.