Lake Land Student Sarah Housh Receives PTK Scholarship
Published on March 3, 2026
Lake Land College student Sarah Housh has been named an Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has received a $1,500 scholarship.
A student in Lake Land’s liberal arts program, Housh has been an active member of campus since first enrolling at the College in Fall 2024. In addition to excelling in the classroom, Housh has served as a teaching assistant, a math tutor and a lab assistant. In 2025, she was nominated for the Lake Land College Non-Traditional Student of the Year Award. As the president of the Lake Land Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society, she has engaged in many service projects both on campus and in the community. Currently, she is spearheading an initiative to organize the official Lake Land archives in honor of the College’s 60th anniversary. Upon graduating from Lake Land in Spring 2026, she plans to transfer to continue her studies at a university and one day work as a museum archivist.
Housh has overcome significant obstacles to attend college and receive the Oberndorf Scholarship. Prior to enrolling at Lake Land, she faced severe mental health challenges that held her back from pursuing higher education. Her success at Lake Land College and receipt of the Oberndorf Scholarship is a testament to her outstanding growth, resilience and determination.
The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship helps Phi Theta Kappa members overcome unanticipated financial barriers preventing the completion of their first college credential, associate degree, or certificate.
The scholarship is named for its benefactors, Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf. Lou co-founded METI, a world leader in medical education technology whose products are used in many community colleges as well as in the world’s leading medical schools. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees.
“Without a doubt, the Oberndorf Scholarship has a tremendous impact on the lives of these hard-working, high-achieving students, making it possible for them to complete their associate degrees,” said Amanda Karpinski-Gorman, Executive Director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “We are grateful to the Oberndorf family for their commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals. Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients!”
Students may apply now for the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship.
