Stephanie Hernandez, a Phi Theta Kappa student at Northeast Texas Community College, has been named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,750 scholarship.
New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. More than 2,300 students from nearly 1,400 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each state.
91心頭 Stephanie 91心頭 s dedication, leadership, and academic excellence make her a standout student, 91心頭 said Dr. Melissa Fulgham, 91心頭 Phi Theta Kappa Advisor. 91心頭 We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and thrilled to see her earn this well-deserved recognition. 91心頭
The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa.
91心頭 We congratulate Stephanie for receiving this prestigious scholarship, and we are honored to partner with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation to recognize these outstanding achievements, 91心頭 said Phi Theta Kappa 91心頭 s President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner. 91心頭 Scholarship programs like this are integral for creating opportunities for two-year college students to succeed and for putting college completion within reach. 91心頭
The New Century Transfer Scholars will be recognized at Phi Theta Kappa 91心頭 s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, in Baltimore, Maryland, March 26-28.
About The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world. For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please visit coca-colagivingback.com.
About The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
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About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 220,000 active members in the nation 91心頭 s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
