All-State Academic Team Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 am
The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC) proudly recognized outstanding scholars from across the Commonwealth for their induction into the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-State Academic Team. These exceptional students were honored at a ceremony held on Thursday, May 7, in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating their academic excellence and achievements.
View and download photos from the event here: PTK Photos
Congratulations 2026 PTK All-MA Academic Team
About Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international honor society of two-year colleges. PTK has recognized and encouraged scholarship among community college students for 100 years while promoting the academic integrity of the associate degree program. Students with grade point averages of 3.5 or higher are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa.
All-Massachusetts Academic Team
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and community college presidents co-sponsor All-State Academic Team recognition programs in 39 states each year. Students nominated to the national All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Teams and are eligible for stipends provided by Coca-Cola. Ranking on the All-State Team is determined by the student’s score in the national competition. To be eligible for nomination, students must have earned a minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
Coca-Cola and New Century Scholars
The Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca‑Cola Academic Team and New Century Scholars programs. The student receiving the highest All‑USA Academic Team application score in each state is named a New Century Scholar. New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars receive a $2,750 stipend, and New Century Workforce Pathway Scholars receive a $1,500 stipend. New Century Scholars are recognized at the Presidents Luncheon during PTK Catalyst, held annually in March. The Coca‑Cola Academic Team recognizes 125 scholars nationally as one team. Each Coca‑Cola Academic Team scholar receives a $1,300 stipend, and all scholars receive commemorative medallions.
All-USA Top Scholars
The All‑USA Academic Team recognizes high‑achieving two‑year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Each year, fifty students are named to the All‑USA Academic Team, with each receiving a $3,000 scholarship. Scholars are recognized at the Phi Theta Kappa Presidents Breakfast held during the American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention. An independent team of judges reviews applications to determine scholarship recipients. The program is sponsored by Cengage, with additional support provided by the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa.
Click here to view an archive of past ceremonies.