Julia Cater Named PTK World Impact Scholar
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for high-achieving community college students, has named Julia Cater of Tacoma Community College as a World Impact Scholar, an honor recognizing students pursuing degrees and certificates in programs that support economic opportunity and workforce needs in communities across World Cup host regions.
Supported by a donation from Coca-Cola North America, the World Impact Scholars program celebrates community college students enrolled in degree and certificate programs that prepare them to contribute to their local economies and meet real workforce needs. The World Impact Scholarship recognizes outstanding community college students in cities where the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be held who are pursuing high-demand careers aligned with real workforce needs.
Through high-quality workforce programs and hands-on learning at community colleges, students are choosing educational pathways that expand economic mobility and translate into meaningful contributions that strengthen their local communities and regional economies.
“We are honored that Coca-Cola has invested in the World Impact Scholars,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Degrees and certificates from community colleges are powerful economic tools, and our World Impact Scholars are among the very best examples of students demonstrating leadership in high-demand fields that matter to their communities and to the future of our workforce.”
For Julia Cater, this recognition highlights both academic achievement and a commitment to applying education in ways that benefit her community. World Impact Scholars will be recognized locally and internationally.
"I could not have accomplished this honorary award without all of my great instructors and the leaders at Tacoma Community College," Cater said.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. The Society serves more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters worldwide. Learn more at ptk.org.