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PINO Continuing Engagement and Leadership Scholarship

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Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,060 ($1,000 cash award + $60 Golden Opportunity Scholarship)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PINO Continuing Engagement and Leadership Scholarship

Funder: Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

Status: Active (established 2024)

Overview

Created by PINOs (Previous International and National Officers) attending PTK Catalyst 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The scholarship recognizes an International Officer Candidate who was not elected but most embodied the hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa.

    Award Components

  • Cash Award: $1,000
  • Golden Opportunity Scholarship: $60 (covers PTK fees for a new member to the recipient's chapter)

Purpose

The scholarship encourages the recipient to continue engagement in Phi Theta Kappa and mentor the Golden Opportunity scholarship recipient in their chapter.

    Eligibility

  • International Officer Candidate (not elected)
  • Must embody the hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa
  • Must demonstrate commitment to continuing engagement and leadership

    Previous Winners

  • 2025 Winner: Tuesday Dixon (International President Candidate, Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Wayne County Community College District)
  • 2024 Winner: Juliette Seymore (International VP of Division II Candidate, Beta Beta Tau Chapter, Atlanta Metropolitan State College)

Donation Information

Donations accepted year-round through the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation website. Monthly giving option available (includes special edition PTK mini backpack for monthly donors).

Contact Information

Organization: Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Website: ptkfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Selection: Candidates are selected based on their candidacy for International Officer position and demonstrated embodiment of Phi Theta Kappa hallmarks at PTK Catalyst.

Nomination/Selection: Details on specific application procedures not provided in available materials. Contact the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation directly for application details.

Contact for Application Details

Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Website: ptkfoundation.org Executive Director: Amanda Karpinski Gorman

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

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