Offered by: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter
Organization Information:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded at Howard University in 1920 on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. This award is offered by the Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter to provide financial assistance and motivation to students pursing higher education endeavors.
Contact: If you have questions or need more information, contact:
Kathy R. Tatum, Scholarship Chairperson
501.993.6288
Award Amount: The amount of this award is determined by the Sorority’s scholarship fundraisers.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this award:
1. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
2. Applicants must be a female senior at an Arkansas High School, graduating in the spring of 2017
3. Must enroll in and attend an accredited 4 –year Arkansas College or University in the fall of 2017.
Basis of Selection: The following criteria will be taken into consideration in selecting award recipients:
1. Academic Achievement
2. Community service and Leadership
3. Letters of Recommendations
4. Need
Application Procedure: To be considered, the following must be received by: April 12, 2017.
1. Completed application with essay (incomplete applications will not be considered)
2. Official School transcript
3. 2 Letters of recommendation
Send all materials to:
ZPB Scholarship Committee
c/o Kathy R. Tatum
11411 Hwy 365
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206-4845
Winners will be notified by April 22, 2017 (approx.) and invited to attend our Annual Scholarship Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017, where the scholarship winners will be recognized.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter
North Little Rock, Arkansas
2017 Scholarship Application
Please type or print legibly
APPLICANT INFORMATIONLast Name / First / M.I. / Date of Birth
Street Address / Ethnic Background
City / State / Zip
Phone / Email Address
Mother/Guardian Name / Father/Guardian Name
Mother/Guardian Employer / Mother/Guardian Employer
Academics
Arkansas High School: / Graduation Date: Month Year
/
Cumulative GPA:
/ Class Size : Rank in Class:
ACT Composite Score:
Test Date______/ SAT Combined Score:
Test Date______
Arkansas University Choice #1 / Arkansas University Choice #2 / Arkansas University Choice #3
CHARACTER REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS
Please include recommendation letters from the two individuals listed below. The letters should detail information about your character and community service involvement. The letters must accompany the application.
Full Name / Relationship
Address / Phone
Full Name / Relationship
Address / Phone
ESSAY
In a typed double-spaced essay, please express why you should receive this scholarship award and how this scholarship will help you achieve your career goals. Include this information on separate paper.
COMMUNITY SERVICE, ACTIVITIES, AND HONORS (Please attach another sheet if needed.)
List your academic honors, awards and membership activities. Note the leadership positions held.
List your community service activities and extracurricular activities.
Applicant’s Signature and Release
I hereby give consent for release of academic records to be used by Eta Sigma Zeta for all related purposes of consideration for this award. All the information submitted is true and correct and may be used for press releases.
I understand receipt of any scholarship funds may cause a decrease in additional grant or loan funding received.
Date Applicant’s Signature
Date Parent’s Signature
Principal/Counselor Verification
To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is an accurate representation of the student’s involvement on campus. The academic information regarding grade point average and credits earned have been checked and certified as accurate. If this is not signed, the scholarship application will be deemed incomplete.
Date Signature (Principal/Counselor)
Telephone / Print/Type Name & TitleEmail Address / School