Phi Theta Kappa

About Phi Theta Kappa and NVC's chapter, Beta Lambda Upsilon:

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize academic achievement, leadership, service, and to encourage scholarships among our NVC Beta Lambda Upsilon members. Phi Theta Kappa provides these opportunities for its members in order to assist with gaining a competitive edge in both their academic and professional journeys! 

• Chapter Certifications
• Trainings, Meetings and Events
• PTK Support Team
• PTK Alumni

Our Chapter Mission:

Beta Lambda Upsilon provides members with resources to pursue their ambitions while helping them with their path for success through scholarships and development opportunities.

Our Values:

Lead

Serve

Engage

Respect

History:

- In 1910, PTK began as a society originally named Kappa Phi Omicron at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

- In 1918 the name of the organization was changed to Phi Theta Kappa.

- In 1975 the first transfer scholarship was established. Currently, approximately 735 colleges and universities offer over $37 million in transfer scholarships for PTK members.

- In 1988 Phi Theta Kappa reaches all 50 states and in 1994 Phi Theta Kappa celebrated its 75th anniversary and inducted its 1 millionth member.

Today we have over 2.5 million members!

Eligibility to Join PTK:

Eligibility for NVC's PTK Chapter, Beta Lambda Upsilon, Membership:

• Currently enrolled at NVC and pursuing an associate degree/transfer or certificate program through the institution;
• Completed at least 12 hours of college level coursework that may be applied to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible);
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.00+ from college level credit courses (developmental course grades cannot be applied towards this GPA);
• Be in good standing with NVC and adhere to the moral standards of the society
• Complete the one time payment of $94 for lifetime membership (We do offer payment assistance for membership fee to eligible students, link to apply will be provided in approval email)

Enrollment:

Fall 24 enrollment is CLOSED. Spring 25 will open January 13th. Check back for link to apply.

All requests after this date will not be considered and students must reapply in the next semester.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Scholarships are the #1 reason students join PTK. Here’s why: we offer two types of scholarships to help students complete an associate degree and prepare for transfer to a four-year college. Nearly $1 million in competitive scholarships are offered through PTK’s Foundation to support students to complete a degree.

http://www.ptk.org/scholarships

Transfer scholarships are available for qualified members to 4 year institutions such as yet not limited to: UTSA, Schreiner University, Trinity Christian College, St. Mary's University, University of Incarnate Word, and more

NVC's PTK Beta Lambda Upsilon offers several chapter financial awards each semester for its members.

For more NVC PTK financial awards information please contact: NVC-PTK@alamo.edu

Any transfer scholarship, need to go through the University scholarship department.