Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship

The first awards will be given in 2013 thanks to the generosity of Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf.

The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship

Double your impact and become a lifeline for a student in need

Give to the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship and help a community college student complete a college credential

Phi Theta Kappa, benefactors Lou and Rosemary Oberndorf, and the 2011-2012 International Officers are proud to announce the creation of the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, developed specifically to assist community college students facing unanticipated and severe financial barriers to college completion. Your gift to endow this new scholarship will be doubled, thanks to a one-to-one match by the Oberndorfs.

Unexpected life challenges – caused by natural disasters, downsizing, sudden illnesses and unanticipated circumstances – can have severe financial consequences for community college students, leaving them with no choice but to drop out of school.

To learn more about the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, download the flyer.


Double Your Dollars!

On April 14, we announced that we had reached our $125,000 goal for the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Matching Challenge! With meeting this challenge, a $250,000 endowment has now been established. During our Annual Convention in Nashville, the Oberndorfs RENEWED the Challenge for another one-to-one match, up to an additional $125,000, which will create a $500,000 endowment. That’s doubling your donation!

  • $10 becomes $20
  • $25 becomes $50
  • $75 becomes $150

Help us meet this goal and help your fellow members succeed in completing a college credential! Make your donations today.


Fundraising Ideas:

  • Make a chapter gift equal to $1 for every member.
  • Ask for $1 donations from persons who sign the Commitment to Complete on your campus.
  • Contact your college foundation or college administration to see if they would match your chapter contribution.
  • Ask for $1 donations from graduates and persons attending your college commencement.
  • Visit community leaders and local businessmen to gain their financial support.

Help us meet this goal and help your fellow members succeed in completing a college credential!


For more information about supporting Phi Theta Kappa, please contact Courtney Taylor at 601.984.3577 or courtney.taylor@ptk.org.

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