Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges, recognizing academic achievement and offering scholarships, leadership training, and service opportunities.

Lake Region State College’s PTK chapter was established in 2007 and chartered in 2008. Part of a global organization founded in 1918, PTK is based on four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

Scholarships

PTK members have access to exclusive scholarship:

  • $246 million in transfer scholarships through 800+  four-year institutions
  • Scholarships for associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees
  • All-Academic recognition at LRSC
Career & Leadership Tools

Free online programs help students prepare for careers and leadership roles: 

  • Competitive Edge
  • Employment Edge 
  • Healthcare Edge
  • Transfer Edge 
  • Research Edge
  • Leadership course
Transfer Success

PTK Connect helps members find transfer-friendly colleges and explore scholarships.

Campus Involvement

Members participate in service projects and academic activities:

  • Literacy efforts (book giveaways, reading events)
  • Service projects (Blanket making, food drives, Adopt-a-Highway)
  • Academic engagement (Banned Book Study, Online Escape Room, Murder Mystery)
  • Student Senate events (films, speakers, competitions)
Why Join PTK?
  • $90 million in scholarships
  • 3.5 million members worldwide
  • $46 million in transfer-specific scholarships

Explore more: https://www.ptk.org/about/why-join/


Faculty Advisors

Tammy Riggin, Advisor
Tammy.Riggin@lrsc.edu | 701-662-1645

Lisa Ginther, Advisor
Lisa.Ginther@lrsc.edu | 701-662-1649

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