Bryan Kirk, a student at Northeast State Community College, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The program helps new Phi Theta Kappa Society members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs.
Kirk is from Kingsport and serves as treasurer of the College’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter. He was named as a distinguished chapter officer at the PTK Catalyst 2021 national convention this spring.
Bryan Kirk
“I’m incredibly pleased to be selected as a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholar. When I started college at Northeast State, I never expected to achieve something this special, nor that there would be so many wonderful people to guide my journey,” Kirk said. “My instructors have pushed me in many unexpected ways and taught me to never say no to opportunities. This scholarship represents the work Northeast State put into me.”
Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential.
“We congratulate Brian for this notable achievement,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “We are thankful to the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa for their generosity in supporting our students and their academic efforts.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing students’ academic achievement at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. More than 900 applications were submitted for the honor.
“Research shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “The Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn’t an obstacle to achieving their academic goals.”
The Society comprises more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
Bryan Kirk, a student at Northeast State Community College, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The program helps new Phi Theta Kappa Society members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs.
Kirk is from Kingsport and serves as treasurer of the College’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter. He was named as a distinguished chapter officer at the PTK Catalyst 2021 national convention this spring.
“I’m incredibly pleased to be selected as a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholar. When I started college at Northeast State, I never expected to achieve something this special, nor that there would be so many wonderful people to guide my journey,” Kirk said. “My instructors have pushed me in many unexpected ways and taught me to never say no to opportunities. This scholarship represents the work Northeast State put into me.”
Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential.
“We congratulate Brian for this notable achievement,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “We are thankful to the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa for their generosity in supporting our students and their academic efforts.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing students’ academic achievement at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. More than 900 applications were submitted for the honor.
“Research shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “The Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn’t an obstacle to achieving their academic goals.”
The Society comprises more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
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