Membership
According to Phi Theta Kappa, it is estimated that 200,000 students participate in Phi Theta Kappa programs every year, with approximately 100,000 students inducted annually. In 2006, Phi Theta Kappa inducted its two-millionth member.
To qualify for initial Phi Theta Kappa membership, a student must maintain a GPA of, in most cases, 3.5 or higher. They must also pay a one-time international membership fee, plus any chapter or regional dues that may apply. Thereafter, a Phi Theta Kappa member must maintain a high academic standing, generally a 3.25 GPA or higher, to remain a member in good standing.
Members of Phi Theta Kappa have opportunities to receive some of more than $37 million in scholarships provided exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members. Members in the United States are also eligible to participate in the All-USA Academic Team program, co-sponsored by USA Today, and by extension their own statewide academic teams. Members also receive automatic nominations to the National Dean's List and job postings exclusively for Phi Theta Kappans.
Members also have the opportunity to get elected as Chapter Officer, Regional Officer, and International Officer. All of those leadership positions help the students to grow as professionals. It provides them with experiences they will use as professionals in the future.
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