Phi Theta Kappa Membership Benefits

» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply for more than $36 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 600 senior institutions.

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» Members may connect to find cutting-edge services, programs and resources selected especially to meet their needs. The benefits, available to members free of charge, include:

Special offers from Phi Theta Kappa Partners. See the sidebar for details, or visit our Partners page.

Press release announcing your membership, sent electronically to a newspaper of your choice.

Letter of recommendation sent to a college admissions counselor or scholarship official.

Letter of recommendation sent to a potential employer.

» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin.

» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the impressive Certificate of Membership.

» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive a wallet-size Identification Card.

» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership, to their two-year college diploma.

» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may have their membership in the international honor society noted on their transcript, contingent on their college’s policy.

» Civil Service Jobs Benefit
Members applying for GS5 federal jobs and who completed a baccalaureate degree with superior academic achievement, as defined by the Federal Office of Personnel Management, would be upgraded to a GS7 classification, meaning an increase in starting salary over the GS5 grade. GS5 federal jobs are entry level jobs requiring completion of a baccalaureate degree or four years of study beyond high school.

» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the Society’s golden monogrammed Honors Stole and Tassel, at college commencement exercises, available through purchase, contingent on college policy.

The Certificate of Membership and Membership Identification Card are included in your Benefit Packet mailed to your home address. If you did not receive your Membership Certificate and Identification Card, please email member.services@ptk.org.

If you have further questions about your Membership Benefits, contact Membership Services, 601.984.3504, ext. 3554.