No Foolin'!

JudithL_in_NH · Apr 3, 2003

Hi, Sandy!

You must be so proud to have earned this!

My understanding is that Phi Theta Kappa is a 2-year college honor society; I know there's a branch of it at the 2-year tech I go to. But when I've looked at their scholarship regulations for my state, the scholarships are only applicable at 4-year institutions. Is yours sort of a bridge scholarship from a com college to a four year college? It seems to be that way in NH.

I keep applying for scholarships, but so far no go . . . my CUM is excellent as are my references and record of community service, but I have a degree in another field, and they usually tell me the $ goes preferentially to students who don't already hold degrees, so I'm out of the running. It's frustrating because when I earned my first degree in the early-80s (3.8 CUM), I paid the whole bill myself by working, and didn't get any scholarships I applied for then either. I'm sticking another ap in the mail this week, though!

Best of luck to you!

Nurse2bSandy · Apr 3, 2003

The PTK scholarship is for community college students transferring to a 4 year college. The university that I chose is pricey, but has no waiting list for nursing students and does not require testing to enter. I was too afraid that by the time I made it to the top of the list we would either be gone from here or I would be too old. I was somewhat put off by the price but then heard about the PTK scholarship and decided to join PTK and try for it. HPU was very generous, I know that some universities only give small awards to PTK scholars, but they offered half off whatever program I chose.

Just keep trying, Judith. My math instructor swears by scholarships... it's how she financed her education. Check everywhere... have you looked at fastweb.com? They have lots of opportunities and email ones that go with your profile.

Good luck!!!