All-USA Academic Team

All-USA Academic Team

The criteria are designed to find students who excel academically, show intellectual rigor in their course of study, demonstrate academic/leadership/civic growth, and extend their community college education to better themselves, their schools and their communities.

The All-USA Academic Team Program

  • 20 students named Gold Scholars each receive a $2,500 stipend, medallion, and are featured in USA TODAY.
  • 20 students named Silver Scholars each receive a $1,500 stipend, medallion, and are listed in USA TODAY.
  • 20 students named Bronze Scholars each receive a $1,000 stipend, medallion, and are listed in USA TODAY.

New Century Scholars Program

  • $2,000 stipend awarded to the top scoring All-USA Aademic Team nominee in each of the 50 states in the U.S.
  • Winners are featured in AACC’s Community College Times and Community College Journal

Coca-Cola Scholars

  • 300 students named finalists in the All-USA Academic Team program will be named Coca-Cola Scholars and receive a $1,000 stipend and certificate

Are you interested in applying for this scholarship?

Go to my.ptk.org/edge/ to apply.  You DO NOT have to be a Phi Theta Kappa member to apply for this scholarship.  The enrollment key to apply is MDQ1NDY14397.  The enrollment key is case sensitive.

The application for the All-USA Scholarship is due by November 8, 2011, at 4:30 p.m.  All applications are to be submitted on line.  Please follow the guidelines as you respond to the questions on the application.

A review panel will evaluate the candidates and two (2) finalists from each Faulkner State campus will be selected.  The finalists will be notified by November 15, 2011,  and must submit a complete official application form for submission by December 1.  Each campus may have 2 finalists.  This is an excellent opportunity to win an outstanding scholarship for your future education.

If you would like further information, please contact Dean Lena Dexter at ldexter@faulknerstate.edu or 580-2170.