Kilgore College student Ruddy Morales has been named an Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society and has received a $1,500 scholarship.
The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship helps PTK members overcome unexpected financial barriers that could prevent them from completing their first college credential, associate degree or certificate.
The scholarship is named for its benefactors, Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf.
Lou co-founded METI, a world leader in medical education technology whose products are used in many community colleges and leading medical schools. He also serves on the PTK Foundation Board of Trustees.
Up to 15 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarships are awarded each year.
“Without a doubt, the Oberndorf Scholarship has a tremendous impact on the lives of these hard-working, high-achieving students, making it possible for them to complete their associate degrees,” said Amanda Gorman, interim executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “We are grateful to the Oberndorf family for their commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals. Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients.”
For more information on PTK at KC, visit www.kilgore.edu/ptk.
About Phi Theta Kappa:
Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society to recognize the academic achievement of students at associate degree–granting colleges while helping them grow as scholars and leaders. The society is composed of more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with about 220,000 active members in colleges across the nation. More information is available at www.ptk.org.