Phi Theta Kappa International launched the 2001 Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program as a membership enhancement initiative, rewarding chapters that increased their membership by 10% over the previous year.

The Alphi Eta Phi Chapter at HCC earned the 2001 Pinnacle Scholarship Award which includes a check for $100. The award may be used to assist new inductees who are unable to pay membership fees, to provide a scholarship to an outstanding chapter officer upon completion of his or her term, or to create a scholarship for a worthy member to attend the International Convention.