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CONTACT DETAILS

Farah Habib
Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
Farah.Habib@BristolCC.edu
774.357.2147
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
B208
 

Phi Theta Kappa is the only officially recognized international honor society for two-year colleges in the United States and abroad. PTK inspires high achieving students to expand their educational experience beyond the classroom. Its hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship offer a chance to achieve personal goals and give back to the community.  

PTK Induction Ceremony

Bristol’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter is delighted to announce that students who joined our chapter during the 2023-2024 academic year, will be invited to participate in an induction ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., in the theatre at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center (H Building).

Phi Theta Kappa is a highly selective international honor society; membership is by invitation only. Students are encouraged to invite family, friends and Bristol faculty and staff who supported them along the way. Students will be recognized for their achievement at the ceremony and a reception with light refreshments will follow. Please RSVP by Monday, April 22 to ensure that your spot is reserved for the ceremony and reception!

To request access accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services by phone, 774.357.2955 or by email at ODSAccess@BristolCC.edu. To learn more, visit  our Disability Services page.

PTK Fundraiser: Online Auction

PTK Club is proud to host its first-ever online auction running now through May 8. All proceeds will support our current and future projects, including our annual college and Honors in Action projects and service initiatives that help the college community. All items were donated by local individuals and businesses. Values range from $20 to $500 and include such things as restaurant gift cards, gift bags, day passes for rock climbing, and a photography package! Thank you for your support of the Beta Eta Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa! For questions about the auction or PTK, please contact the Coordinator Farah Habib at Farah.Habib@BristolCC.edu. 

PTK FUNDRAISER: ONLINE AUCTION

Benefits

A PTK membership has many benefits:

  • Access up to $90 million in scholarships for transfer and workforce development.
  • Automatic scholarships for members at certain colleges.
  • Notation of membership on your college transcript.
  • Participation in a community of intellectually curious and motivated students like you.
  • Numerous opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
  • A chance to network and request personalized letters of recommendation.
  • Recognition during chapter induction ceremony.
  • Opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia.

Requirements

If a student has completed 18 credits at Bristol and has a cumulative GPA of 3.5, they will be invited to become a member. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $70 to secure membership. The Bristol PTK chapter and the national organization offer opportunities for a discounted membership fee to eligible students. Talk to the PTK Advisor, Farah Habib at Farah.Habib@BristolCC.edu, for more information.

Membership in PTK does not require additional work. It should not be confused with the Commonwealth Honors Program. Contact the PTK Advisor if you think you may be eligible but have not received an invitation.

One of the main benefits of joining PTK is the vast amount of scholarship opportunities. Whether you are transferring to a four-year institution or entering the workforce, as a member you are invited to apply to regional and national scholarships.

PTK offers scholarships in the fall and spring semesters. 800 four-year colleges provide $46 million in scholarships just for PTK members. The average transfer scholarship offered by these colleges is $2,500 a year. In most cases you will only have to submit one application.

Some local colleges that offer scholarships to PTK students include:

  • Boston College.
  • Boston University.
  • Bryant University.
  • Clark University.
  • Emerson College.
  • Harvard University Extension School.
  • Lasell University.
  • Lesley University.
  • Northeastern University.
  • Regis College.
  • Smith College.
  • Salve Regina University.
  • Suffolk University.
  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell.
  • Western New England University.

See more information about PTK transfer scholarships on Bristol's Transfer Services page.

Typically, the deadline to apply is in December for fall scholarships and May for spring scholarships. Be on the lookout for workshops this fall and spring (dates TBD) on how to write the scholarship essay.

Explore Scholarships on the PTK Website or talk to the PTK Advisor to learn about your eligibility.

The PTK club is dedicated to community service, fellowship and raising awareness of the PTK honor society. Meetings are held once or twice a month. You do not have to be a member of the PTK honor society to join.

Club Officers

To be elected in October: 

  • President.
  • Vice President.
  • Recording Secretary.
  • Treasurer.
  • Public Relations Officer.