Ami-Lee Wilder was a member of the Theta Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at PJC. She was very active and involved in the chapter, but was killed in a tragic car accident before she had a chance to graduate. Her parents set up a scholarship in her honor to help students (especially PTK students) to complete their education at PJC. This scholarship fund receives some matching funds from the State of Florida, and there is an annual golf tournament which raises funds for the scholarship as well.

This scholarship is open to all Pensacola Junior College Students. However, preference is given to Phi Theta Kappa members. Several $1000 scholarships are awarded Fall, Spring, & Summer terms. The scholarship can be used towards tuition, fees, & books.

Scholarship applications for the Summer 2010 Scholarships will be accepted from March 8, 2010- April 2, 2009. Applications will not be accepted after April 2nd. If awarded a scholarship the money will be available for use during the Summer 2010 semester.

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a PJC student and a US citizen or resident alien
Must be a resident of Santa Rosa or Escambia County
Have a 3.5 GPA or higher (you can view your GPA on Spyglass)
Have less than 65 credits

How to Apply:
1. Simply type a 500 word essay on the Honors Study Topic: Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, & Promise . You may choose any topic you like, but you must relate it to the Democratization of Information.  To learn more about the honors study topic visit the PTK Honors Guide.  There are several essays with questions that can help guide your essay.  The links to those essays can be found on the right side of the Honors Guide website.  You can choose any issue that relates to the topic.

2. Attach a cover sheet with the title of your essay, name, student number (not SSN), email address, and your current mailing address.

3. Email the essay to Jpetersen@pjc.edu or turn it in to Jessica Petersen in Room 1749. 
 

Entries are awarded points based on grammar, essay topic, overall content, Phi Theta Kappa membership, and Theta Chi membership. Please note that PTK membership is not a requirement for eligibility.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of the term through email.

Email Jpetersen@pjc.edu with any questions.