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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa and Jesuit Founders Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunities
As a Phi Theta Kappa scholar, we are impressed by what you have achieved in your college career thus far. The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by Detroit Mercy. If awarded, full tuition will be met with a combination of the PTK Scholarship and other federal, state and private grants and scholarships. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.
The Jesuit Founders Scholarship, also a top scholarship, rewards transfer students who have been academically successful and show promise of continued excellence. If awarded, full tuition will be met with a combination of the Jesuit Founders Scholarship and other federal, state and private grants and scholarships. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.
Criteria
- Transfer student status (high school dual enrolled students are not eligible)
- Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA (all undergraduate coursework after high school)
- PTK Membership (Not required for Jesuit Founders)
- Plan to enroll full-time at Detroit Mercy
- No prior bachelor’s degree
- Standard admission with no conditions
- 24+ transferable credits
- Complete FAFSA listing Detroit Mercy as the number 1 school (School Code: 002323)
- Qualified students will be invited to participate once admitted
Fall 2026 Deadlines:
- Invitations will be sent to those eligible on a rolling basis starting May 1, 2026
- Must be admitted by July 3, 2026
- Documents must be submitted by July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
- Recipients will be notified by August 7, 2026
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The full-tuition scholarships cover tuition only and do not include books, additional fees or housing. You must be admitted to be eligible for an invitation and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (). Minimum requirements include the criteria listed above. If qualified, the invitation will include directions to submit a scholarship essay and one letter of recommendation. Candidates will also interview with the Scholarship Committee. Unfortunately, students who already hold a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. You can only be invited one time to compete for this scholarship and cannot defer your admission to another term or change your major.
Meet the Winter 2026 Recipients!
"Receiving this scholarship is life-changing for me. It affirms that the years I have spent transforming trauma into purpose and resilience into advocacy truly matter. As an autistic Black woman who was undiagnosed until 46 years old, I know what it means to fight for visibility and dignity. This scholarship means more than just financial support; it represents being fully seen, fully valued and fully believed in."
Shyamala Devi, Psychology
Wayne County Community College
"This scholarship represents a major step toward achieving my long-term goals. It is also a reminder that my hard work, perseverance and commitment are truly paying off. It motivates me to keep pushing forward and continue striving for excellence. Overall, this scholarship gives me the stability and freedom I need to succeed."
Craig Miller, Cybersecurity
Wayne County Community College
Previous Recipients
2025-2026
Emdad Chowdhury, Cybersecurity
Nassau Community College, New York
Joshua Jackson, History
University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Jing Li, Accounting
Oakland Community College
Sarah Owens, Psychology
Macomb Community College
2024-2025
Melissa Converse, English
Schoolcraft College
Kimberlynn Debolt, Cybersecurity
Henry Ford College
Nicole Hull, Healthcare Operations Management
Macomb Community College
Adam Kayali, Biology
Wayne County Community College
CaSandra LaRue, Political Science
Wayne County Community College
Aliza Rehman, Pre-Physician Assistant/Biology
Oakland Community College
Mohamed Talool, Biology
Henry Ford College
2023-2024
Luna Alsharak, Pre-Dental/Biology
Macomb Community College
Walaa Bazoun, Biology
Henry Ford College
Erin DeFever, Religious Studies
Oakland Community College
Abrar Mohsen, Architectural Engineering
Henry Ford College
Brendan Wallace, Business Administration
Macomb Community College
2022-2023
Tiffany Brown, Business Administration
Macomb Community College
Sophia Doublet, Architecture
Grand Valley State University
Bartholomew Footman, Cybersecurity
Macomb Community College
Andri Myftari, Business Administration
Drake University, Iowa
Sara Shannan, Computer Science
Henry Ford College
Austin Ursuy, Business Administration
Grand Valley State University
Opu Zaman, Computer Science
Macomb Community College
2021-2022
Hossean Alziyadi, Health Services Administration
Macomb Community College
Zeinab Chami, Health Services Administration
Collin County Community College District, Texas
Cole Luken, Political Science/Pre-Law
Oakland Community College
Ivy Miah, Business Administration
Hudson Valley Community College, New York
Keara Moroz, Biology
Macomb Community College
Selenia Rodriguez, Addiction Studies
Washtenaw Community College