Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships
PA Schools Offering Scholarships
The following Pennsylvania Schools offer transfer scholarship just for Phi Theta Kappa Members. This list is constantly evolving, so make sure to double check www.ptk.org for the most current offerings. This list is current as of February 12th, 2008.
Albright College
$10,000-$20,000 per year scholarships awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members. Scholarship is awarded to students with an Associates Degree. Scholarship is renewable. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Not Listed
Contact:
Chris Boehm, Director of Admission
Admission Office
Albright College
PO Box 15234
13th and Bern Streets
Reading, PA, 19612
610.921.7512 fax: 610.921.7729
transfer@alb.edu
Arcadia University
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are awarded through our Distinguished Scholarship program. PTK members who have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (from all institutions combined) and a minimum of 30 college credits taken as a full-time student (completed coursework must pertain to general academic disciplines and must not be solely from one discipline) are guaranteed a Distinguished Scholarship in the amount of $12,000 per year. Non-US citizens, part-time students, and students who have previously earned bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Students must be enrolled full-time in a degree program to receive the scholarship. The above scholarship amount is offered for students beginning at Arcadia University in the fall 2008 or spring 2008 semester.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Collene Pernicello, Director
Transfer & Part-time Undergraduate Admissions
Arcadia University
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA, 19038
877.272.2342 fax: 215.572.4049
transfer@arcadia.edu
Carlow University
A varying number of renewable $5000 per year full-time scholarships and $1500 per year part-time scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. Non-U.S. citizens, students with previous bachelor's degrees, and students receiving the Corporate Scholarship are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Judith Trosell, Assoc. Director of Adult Degree Center
Carlow University
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
412.578.6671 fax: 412.578.8822
troselljb@carlow.edu
Cedar Crest College
Full-Time Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable up to 25% tuition per year scholarships. The scholarship is no to exceed $2000 per semester. Students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Students must enroll as degree-seeking students within one year following their completion at the two-year college and must enroll for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students must also complete a minimum of 24 credits per academic year.
Deadline: Rolling
Part-Time Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable 10% tuition per year scholarships. Students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Student must enroll as a degree-seeking student within one year following their completion at the two-year college and must enroll for 6-11 credits per semester. The student must also complete a minimum of 12 credits per academic year.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Michael Yergey, Assistant Director
Center for Lifelong Learning
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA, 18104
610.606.4666 X3506 fax: 610.740.3786
mpyergey@cedarcrest.edu
Chatham University
A renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded in addition to a transfer scholarship ranging from $3,000-$10,000. The scholarships can be renewed each year the student is enrolled as long as a 2.8 GPA is maintained. Must be a full time student. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Lisa Zandier, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Chatham College
Woodland Road
Berry Hall
Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
412.365.1672 fax: 412.365.1609
lzandier@chatham.edu
Chestnut Hill College
An unlimited number of renewable for full time students. Residential student awards range from $6,000 - $13,000. Commuter student awards range from $4,000 - $9,000. A minimum if 24 attempted credit hours is required. At time of application. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Claire Gowen, Associate Director of Admissions
Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA, 19118
215.248.7001 fax: 215.248.7082
gowenc@chc.edu
College Misericordia
Five renewable up to $5000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.3 GPA and an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Glenn Bozinski, Associate Director
Office of Admissions
College of Misericordia
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA, 18612
(570) 674-6434
gbozinsk@miseri.edu
Dickinson College
Up to two $12,500 scholarships may be awarded to incoming community college members pf Phi Theta Kappa. Scholarship is renewable for two years. A minimum 60 credit hours and a 3.5 GPA are required. A 3.0 must be maintained in order to renew the scholarship. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: April 1
Contact:
Dorothy Scheneman, Assistant Director/Transfer Admissions
Admissions & Financial Aid
Dickinson College
PO Box 1773
Carlisle, PA, 17013
717.245.1308
schenemd@dickinson.edu
Drexel University
Dean's Awards:
An unlimited number of renewable up to $11000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.1 GPA are required. Part-time students are not eligible. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college. Scholarships can be awarded any quarter. International students are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Robert Forest, Asst. Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
215.895.6722 fax: 215.895.5939
enroll@drexel.edu
Duquesne University
One renewable $6500 per year scholarship to be considered. A minimum 3.75 GPA is required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Four renewable $4,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.50 GPA is required to be considered. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: January 10
Contact:
Diana Dawson, Transfer Counselor
Office of Admissions
Duquesne University
Administration Bldg.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15282
412.396.1101 fax: 412.396.5644
dawsibd@duq.edu
Gannon University
An unlimited number of renewable up to $2,000 per year scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa members. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Scholarship is renewable if a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students and students with previous Bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: rolling
Contact:
Mary Pol, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Gannon University
Financial Aid
109 University Square
Erie, PA, 16541
814.871.7337 fax: 817.871.5826
financialaid@gannon.edu
Geneva College
Academic Awards for Phi Theta Kappa Members:
An unlimited number of renewable $2000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college.
Phi Theta Kappa Degree Completion Program Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable $1000 per term scholarships. A minimum 3.25 GPA and 64 credit hours are required. Part-time students are not eligible. Full academic acceptance to the Geneva College Degree Completion Program is required.
Note: If a student qualifies for any of Geneva's larger scholarships they will receive the larger scholarship only.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Dave Layton, Dean of Enrollment
Office of Admissions
Geneva College
3200 College Ave.
Beaver Falls, PA, 15050
724.847.5100 fax: 724.847.6776
admissions@geneva.edu
Gwynedd-Mercy College
An unlimited number of $2000 per year awards are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa with a minimum 3.0 GPA and official documentation of Society membership. Transcripts must be submitted. The award is renewable if a minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained. Additional transfer scholarships are available and may be combined with the Phi Theta Kappa Grant as long as applicants meet the award criteria. Students who will enroll part-time at GMC and those with a previously earned bachelor degree are not eligible.
Deadline: None
Contact:
Tina Mandarano, Senior Admissions Counselor
Gwynedd-Mercy College
1325 Sumneytown Pike
PO Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA, 19437
215.542.4609
mandarano.t@gmc.edu
Harrisburg University of Science & Tech.
Up to $5,000 per year renewable scholarships are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa with a minimum 3.5 GPA. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be completed. Students enrolling part-time at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology are not eligible. A scholarship application form is not required.
Deadline: None
Note: Accreditation candidacy granted by Middle State Commission on Higher Education: June 22, 2006 (http://www.harrisburgu.net/about/factsheet.php)
Contact:
Timothy Dawson, Director
Admissions & Enrollment Systems
Harrisburg University of Science & Tech.
304 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA, 17101
866.424.8648 fax: 717.901.3158
tdawson@harrisburgu.net
Keystone College
An unlimited number of $500 per year scholarships are available for members of Phi Theta Kappa with a minimum 3.5 GPA and an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S degree. The award is renewable if a 3.5 GPA is maintained. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: July 1; December 15 for Spring Term
Contact:
Ginger Kline, Director
Financial Assistance and Planning
Keystone College
One College Green
LaPlume, PA, 18440
570.945.8132 fax: 570.945.8967
ginger.kline@keystone.edu
La Roche College
Full Time Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable $6500 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Part Time Scholarship:
Unlimited, renewable up to $750.00 per semester scholarships. (amount depends on number of credits enrolling for) A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Denise Krah-Visconti, Transfer Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237
412.536.1267 fax: 412.536.1283
krahd1@laroche.edu
Lebanon Valley College
An unlimited number of renewable half-tuition per year scholarships. An A.A. or A.S. degree is required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. International students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible in lieu of any other LVC scholarship money.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Alison Lipsett, Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions
Lebanon Valley College
101 North College Avenue
Annville, PA, 17003 1404
1.866.LVC.4ADM fax: 717.867.6026
lipsett@lvc.edu
Marywood University
A limited amount of scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa members. A minimum of 3.5 GPA is required and a minimum of 60 credit hours. Scholarship is renewable if a 3.5 GPA is maintained. Student must immediately enroll following a two-year college. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: rolling
Contact:
Judith Mullisky, Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment
Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA, 18509
570.348.6211 ext. 2480 fax: 570.961.4758
mullisky@marywood.edu
Messiah College
Provost Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable $2000-$8000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.2 GPA is required for consideration. Amount of scholarship determined by student's previous college GPA and/or high school rank, SAT, or ACT. A 3.2 GPA must be maintained to renew scholarship. Part-time students are not eligible. See out transfer student admissions website for more details at http://messiah.edu/admissions/transfer/.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
James Hubbard, Director of International & Transfer
Student Recruitment
Messiah College
One College Ave.
Grantham, PA, 17027
717.766.2511 ext. 6710 fax: 717.796.5374
jhubbard@messiah.edu
Moravian College
A varying number of renewable $4000 - $6000 per year scholarships. Part-time students are not eligible. A personal interview is required.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Erika Mondok, Senior Associate Director
Office of Admissions
Moravian College
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
610.861.1320 fax: 610.625.7930
meeem01@moravian.edu
Mount Aloysius College
All student who posses an Associate degree and are Phi Theta Kappa members will be reviewed for academic/ merit money ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year. Part-time students are not eligible. The student must enroll directly after receiving a two-year degree. Minimally, a student needs a 3.0 GPA to be considered.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Frank Crouse, V.P. for Enrollment Management
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA, 16630
1.888.823.2220 fax: 814.886.6441
admissions@mtaloy.edu
Pennsylvania State University, Abington
Five renewable $1,500 full-time and $750 part-time per year scholarships available. An associate degree and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (all previous college work as calculated by Penn State University) are required. Non-U.S. citizens and students with previous Bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Scholarship is renewable for one year if a 3.5 GPA is maintained.
Deadline: June 1
Contact:
Christopher Walters, Assistant Director Enrollment Management
Pennsylvania State University, Abington
106 Sutherland
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA, 19001
215.881.7625 fax: 215.881.7655
cjw18@psu.edu
Point Park University
A minimum of a 3.5 GPA and proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa is required to receive the $2000 per year Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Transfer students can qualify for scholarships up to $10,000 per year. Community service and leadership, academic achievement as well as academic/career goals are considered in the awarding of transfer scholarships. Part-time, accelerated, and graduate students are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Melissa Kline, Associate Director of Admissions
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
412.392.3432 fax: 412.392.3902
mkline@pointpark.edu
Robert Morris University
A varying number of renewable $2000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Don Williams, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA, 15108
1.800.762.0097 fax: 412.299.2425
williams@rmu.edu
Rosemont College
Students are eligible for $3000 per year Phi Theta Kappa scholarships, which are renewable each academic year, provided the student maintains a 2.8 GPA each year at Rosemont College. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Phi Theta Kappa verification is required.
Deadline: May 1 - Fall; November 1 - Spring
Note: Additional transfer scholarship opportunities are available.
Contact:
Jennifer Reger, Transfer Counselor
Office of Admissions
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave.
Rosemont, PA, 19010
610.527.0200 Ext. 2209 fax: 610.520.4399
jreger@rosemont.edu
Saint Francis University
Associate Excellence Award:
An unlimited number of $5,000 per year scholarships. Student must complete an Associates Degree with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Associate Transfer Award:
An unlimited number of $4,000 per year scholarships available. Student must complete an Associates Degree and have minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Sabrina Whitcomb, Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
Saint Francis University
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA, 15940
814.472.3100
admissions@francis.edu
Saint Joseph's University
Full-Time Day Admissions - Transfer Achievement Awards:
A varying number of renewable $4000 - $7000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 12 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must be under 22 years of age or younger.
Deadline: March 1 - Fall; November 1 - Spring
Contact:
Maria Mooney, Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Transfer Admissions
Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19131-1395
610.660.1129 fax: 610.660.1314
mmooney@sju.edu
University College for Continuing Studies Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:
A varying number of up to $5,000 per academic year scholarships are available for Phi Theta Kappa members enrolling immediately following two-year college with a minimum 3.3 GPA and 60 credit hours. Part-time students must be at least half-time enrolled (6 credits per semester) to be eligible for the scholarship. The award is renewable if a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Non-U.S. citizens and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Note: Applications postmarked after the appropriate deadline will be given scholarship consideration based on the availability of funds.
Deadline: July 1-fall; November 1-spring
Contact:
Elisabeth Woodward, Director
Office of Admissions
Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19131
610.660.1267 fax: 610.660.1264
ewoodwar@sju.edu
University of Pennsylvania CGS
Penn's lifelong learning division, offers exactly the same Bachelor of Arts degree and diploma as that earned by traditional undergraduates on campus (CGS is the only Ivy League continuing education program to do so). Although PTK Scholarship funds may only be applied toward part-time, evening study, CGS students may choose to study in the day or evening, on a full or part-time basis and choose from over 40 majors in the liberal arts. A variable number of renewable scholarships per year. Each scholarship consists of payment for two CGS courses in both the spring and fall terms and two CGS courses in the summer. A 3.0 GPA and part-time status are required. Students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial aid.
Deadline: June 1-Fall; November 1-Spring
Contact:
Nora Lewis, Director of Enrollment Management
College of General Studies
University of Pennsylvania CGS
3440 Market Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
215.898.6419 fax: 215.573.2053
NLEWIS@SAS.UPENN.EDU
University of Scranton
Loyola Scholarship:
An unlimited number of renewable $2000 - $8000 scholarships. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Part-time students are not eligible.
Deadline: July 1-Fall; December 15-Spring
Contact:
Kate Marshall, Transfer Coordinator
Office of Admissions
The University of Scranton
800 Linden St.
Scranton, PA, 18510
570.941.5922 fax: 570.941.5928
marshallc3@scranton.edu
Villanova University
Phi Theta Kappa Full-time Scholarship:
A varying number of renewable scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. A 3.5 GPA and 30 credit hours are required. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college and must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program. The award is renewable for no more than seven semesters. The number of semesters for renewal will be based on the student's grade level upon enrollment to Villanova. Part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Student must maintain a 3.25 GPA after the first year at Villanova.
Deadline: Fall-June 1: Spring-November 1 (preferred deadlines)
Contact:
Marjorie Torchon, Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA, 19085
610.519.7877
marjorie.torchon@villanova.edu
Phi Theta Kappa Part-time Scholarship:
A varying number of renewable scholarships, totaling $2,500 per academic year. A 3.5 GPA and 30 credit hours are required. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college and must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program. The award is renewable for no more than seven semesters. The number of semesters for renewal will be based on the student's grade level upon enrollment to Villanova. Non-U.S. citizens and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
Suzanne Allen, Associate Director of Part-Time Studies
Office of Part-Time Studies
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA, 19085
610.519.4308 fax: 610.519.7910
suzanne.allen@villanova.edu
Widener University
An unlimited number of renewable scholarships for boarding students from $5,500 - $10,000 and from $3,000 - $7,000 for commuters. A minimum of 24 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 is required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: May 1 - Fall; November 1 - Spring
Contact:
Daniel Bowers, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions
Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA, 19013
610.499.4126 fax: 610.499.4676
dan.n.bowers@widener.edu
Wilson College
An unlimited number of $6,000 per year scholarships are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa. The award is renewable if a 2.75 GPA is maintained. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling
Note: Additional transfer scholarships are available for community college graduates from specific institutions.
Contact:
Linda Brittain, Assoc. Dean of Enrollment
Office of Enrollment
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA, 17201
717.262.2002 Ext. 3199 fax: 717.262.2546
lbrittain@wilson.edu