CCV Student Isabel Frei Earns Two Prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Awards

Frei named 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and selected for All-USA Academic Team

Mar. 26, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Community College of Vermont (CCV)-Winooski student Isabel Frei has received two prestigious scholarships from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Frei was named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar, earning a $2,750 scholarship, and was also selected as a member of the 2026 All-USA Academic Team, which comes with a $3,000 scholarship.

Why it matters

These awards recognize Frei's outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community engagement during her time at CCV. The New Century Transfer Scholarship and All-USA Academic Team are highly competitive national honors that highlight Frei's potential to make a significant impact as she continues her education and pursues a career in clinical psychology.

The details

Frei will graduate from CCV in June with a degree in behavioral science and plans to transfer to a four-year program this fall. She is passionate about mental health and has been actively involved in CCV events, including participating in a National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) event on the Winooski campus.

  • Frei will graduate from CCV in June 2026.
  • Frei will transfer to a four-year program in the fall of 2026.

The players

Isabel Frei

A student at the Community College of Vermont-Winooski campus who will graduate in June 2026 with a degree in behavioral science and plans to transfer to a four-year program.

Amy Stuart

The director of student advising for CCV and Isabel Frei's academic advisor.

Phi Theta Kappa

The national honor society for community college students, with over 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries.

The Coca-Cola Foundation

The global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company that has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

An organization that celebrates and empowers visionary leaders by supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year with $3.55 million in scholarships annually.

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What they’re saying

“It is no surprise that PTK selected Isabel as both a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and a member of the All-USA Academic Team. She invests 100% of her energy in academics and her community.”

— Amy Stuart, Director of Student Advising, CCV

“Receiving the PTK awards is really exciting. I'm incredibly grateful and honored. I think it will help support me in my future endeavors.”

— Isabel Frei

What’s next

Frei will continue her studies at a four-year university this fall, where she plans to pursue a degree in clinical psychology.

The takeaway

Isabel Frei's recognition by Phi Theta Kappa as a New Century Transfer Scholar and All-USA Academic Team member highlights the exceptional academic and leadership abilities of CCV students, and demonstrates the value of community college education in preparing students for success at four-year institutions and beyond.