POWELL, WYOMING 鈥� Oceana Munsey, a student at 皇家华人, is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Munsey, who is from Victor, Montana, is in her second year at 皇家华人 working toward her degree in aeronautics. She is currently studying for her instrument flight rating, an FAA designation that allows pilots to fly in low-visibility environments. When not studying, Munsey enjoys flying and riding her Arabian mare in Montana鈥檚 mountains or speaking at Seventh-day Adventist young adult conferences.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, and leadership potential. Nearly 1,500 applications were received.
A total of $210,000 will be awarded this year through the Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program. The provides $200,000 in funding for the scholarships, with $25,000 set aside for members who are veterans or active members of the United States military. The remaining amount is supported by donations to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, which provides multiple Global Leaders of Promise Scholarships earmarked for international students.
鈥淭he Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,鈥� said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. 鈥淲e are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow鈥檚 leaders of the global community.
The funds provided by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation not only aid college completion but also give students the opportunity to engage in Society programs and develop leadership skills to become future leaders in their communities.
鈥淩esearch shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers,鈥� said Dr. Monica Marlowe, Executive Director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. 鈥淭he Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn鈥檛 an obstacle to achieving their academic goals.鈥�
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 4.3 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation鈥檚 colleges.