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Student Wins Scholarship for Nursing Exam

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Mariam Idris smiles while speaking at a podium.

Mariam Idris, a nursing student and active Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member at Central Piedmont Community College, has been announced as a recipient of the prestigious Hurst Review NCLEX® Scholarship.

Mariam is among the twelve exceptional students from across the nation who have been honored with this scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa international honor society.

The Hurst Review NCLEX® Scholarship, generously funded by Hurst Review Services, a prominent exam preparation company, is designed to support nursing majors affiliated with Phi Theta Kappa preparing to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®). As part of this scholarship, Mariam will receive comprehensive NCLEX® study materials and a cash award that covers the expenses associated with the NCLEX® exam fees.

Congratulations to Mariam!

Phi Theta Kappa students win scholarships

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society logo with key

Central Piedmont’s Phi Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has two students who have been selected as 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars.

  • Ashton Leswing, Gold Scholar, will receive a $1500 scholarship
  • Letrell Grady, Bronze Scholar, will receive a $1000 scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing nationally 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. More than 2,400 were submitted for this year from the US. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

The Phi Lambda chapter has also been named a 2022 REACH Chapter for membership development.

Congratulations to the scholars and the chapter for their success!

Student awarded Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship

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black and white headshot of Liiliane KengeLiliane Kouam Kengne, a pharmacy technology student at Central Piedmont, has been selected as one of only 30 students to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s Fall Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship.

The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship recognizes students who are enrolled in allied health or pharmacy technician programs who intend to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

As this year’s recipient, Liliane will receive a $130 scholarship award to cover the cost of her exam fees.

To be eligible, students:

  • must be currently enrolled in allied health or pharmacy technician programs through December 2021
  • must be eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam in the semester following the award
  • should know financial need, demonstration of career goals, academic rigor and community service may be considered during the selection process

“Liliane is a perceptive, sharp, and quick individual who possesses a high aptitude for pharmacy-related material,” said Karen Garner, pharmacy technology program chair and instructor at Central Piedmont. “She is an excellent recipient for this scholarship. She’s always learning and growing as a learner, an impressive strength that will continue to serve her well in college and beyond.”

Learn more about Phi Theta Kappa’s Fall Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship.

See details about Central Piedmont’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter or pharmacy technology program.

Congratulations Phi Theta Kappa!

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students holding plaque at PTK ceremonyPhi Theta Kappa honor society congratulates the newest members of our Phi Lambda chapter at Central Piedmont.

The PTK fall 2020 induction class set a record for the largest-ever at Central Piedmont, with 340 students joining our chapter as new members! Our Phi Lambda chapter also celebrated its 50th birthday in 2020.

Watch the fall 2020 virtual Induction Ceremony video on YouTube.

We continue to be proud of the legacy of thousands of students who have succeeded in their educational journey through Central Piedmont and PTK.

Interested in joining? Students eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa for spring 2021 will be invited through email around the beginning of February. Visit the PTK web page to learn more about the honor society.

Congratulations to all of our newest members!

Contact Jennifer.Conway@cpcc.edu or Beau.Bowers@cpcc.edu with any questions.