Two IVC students have received scholarships and recognition through award programs administered and supported by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Zifang Shi has been named a 2025 All-USA Academic Team Scholar and a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, while Thuong Nguyen has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.
Shi is one of only 20 students, out of over 2,200 nationwide, selected for the 2025 All-USA Academic Team. As an All-USA Academic Team member, Shi will receive a $5,000 scholarship, a special medallion, and recognition in various media outlets. The All-USA Academic Team is sponsored by Cengage with additional support provided by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and Phi Theta Kappa.
Shi has been named a 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, an award given to the highest-scoring applicant from each state in the All-USA Academic Team competition. Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, this honor comes with an additional $2,250 scholarship. It recognizes Shi’s academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to significantly impacting the community. Shi will be honored at Phi Theta Kappa’s Presidents’ Breakfast during the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention on April 15 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nguyen will receive a $1,000 scholarship, as a Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze scholar, along with a commemorative medallion and will be honored at various events throughout the spring. Selection for this award is based on scores earned in the All-USA Academic Team competition. The award is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.