Cory Morris from National Park College in Arkansas is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members
named a 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members
defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars
are also encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs
and are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, and leadership
potential. More than 1,200 applications were received.
A total of $207,000 is awarded through the Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation provides $200,000 in funding for the scholarships,
with $25,000 set aside for members who are veterans or active members of the U.S.
military. The remaining amount is supported by donations to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
and provides seven Global Leaders of Promise Scholarships, earmarked for international
students.
“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance
to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, Executive
Vice President and President-Elect of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud
to partner with Phi Theta Kappa, make it possible for more deserving students to achieve
their educational goals, and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”
The funds provided by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation not only aid college completion,
but also give students the opportunity to engage in Society programs and develop leadership
skills to become future leaders in their communities.
“Research shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete
a college degree than their peers,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, Executive Director of
the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “The Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students
for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn’t an obstacle
to achieving their academic goals.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement
of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars
and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300
chapters in 10 nations. Learn more at
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 nations. Learn more at ptk.org.
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