Scholarship
A P P L I C A T I O N
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1001
Newark, New Jersey
October 2015
Dear Applicant:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter would like to congratulate you as you embark upon this very important milestone in your life. The process of selecting a post secondary institution to further your education can be an overwhelming task; as well as, the task of paying for your education. With this in mind, the ladies of Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter would like to extend you an opportunity of financial support during this process.
Please find attached our 2015-2016 Scholarship Application, along with terms and conditions if chosen as a recipient. Please read the enclosed instructions in its entirety and include all necessary documents to be emailed or mailed with a POSTMARKED DATE NO LATER THAN January 4, 2016. Applications that are submitted late and/or incomplete will not be considered.
If you are chosen to receive one of the scholarships we are offering this year, your guidance counselor will be notified either by phone or email. Also, an official letter from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter will be sent to your home address. We will not be responsible for notifying applicants that are not chosen.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call or email Ms. Johora Moore at (973) 432-8488 or . If you send an email, you will get a quicker response to your question and/or concern.
Again, congratulations and we pray for continued success in the future.
Sincerely,
Johora Moore
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter
2nd Vice President
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Saline Little
President
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. GAMMA OMICRON ZETA CHAPTER
GUIDELINES FOR 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
ANY APPLICATION NOT MEETING THESE GUIDELINES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
1. Applicants must be a minority female high school senior commencing this academic school year from a high school within Essex County, New Jersey.
Applications must be submitted on the current form; use of any previously dated forms will automatically disqualify an application.
2. Applicants must submit a resume outlining school and community based activities, volunteer activities, honors and awards received during your high school career.
3. Send NO MORE THAN THE TWO (2) REQUIRED letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be from a school official and include a community activity that was completed within the current year. Please make sure the letters are current, dated, and include original signatures.
4. An official school transcript and proof of registration must be included in your application packet, which should indicate your current G.P.A., class rank, and ACT/SAT score. Home schooled applicants must have their transcripts and ACT/SAT scores verified by an authorized school official.
5. Application packet must include at least your first semester grades, indicating your current G.P.A., and course selection.
6. The required essay must be typed, single spaced, one page in length, and detail why you would like to be considered for the scholarship and any additional information you wish to share with the committee.
7. Be sure the application is complete and emailed or mailed to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson with all enclosures POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN January 4, 2016*. Applications that are submitted late or incomplete will not be considered. Fill in each question as applicable and answer N/A on lines that do not pertain to your application.
* The event date is subject to change. The scholarship winners will be notified via phone call if the date is changed.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PUBLICATION 520
A qualified scholarship is any amount you receive as a scholarship or fellowship grant that is used according to the condition of the grant for:
1. Tuition and fees required to enroll in, or to attend, an educational institution, or
2. Fees, books, supplies, and equipment that is required for the courses of instruction at the educational institution.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter
Scholarship Application Form
SECTION I - Contact Information (Please print legibly)
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Last Name First Name MI
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Address City State Postal Code
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Telephone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx Email Address
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Father/Male Guardian’s Name Mother/Female Guardian’s Name
SECTION II - High School Information
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Name of High School
______High School Address
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Name of High School Counselor Counselor’s Telephone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx
SECTION III – Written Essay
Essay: On a separate sheet of paper please write an essay detailing why you would like to be considered for the scholarship and any additional information you wish to share with the committee. Essay should be typed, single spaced and no more than one 8.5 x 11 pages.
SECTION IV – Recommendations
Two (2) letters of recommendation must accompany this application. Application submitted without this supporting documentation will not be considered. The letter of recommendation should be from a current school official and a community activity that was completed within the current year. Also, letters must be current, dated, include original signatures and clearly identify the name of the applicant.
SECTION V – Activities, Community Service, Awards and Honors
Please attach a resume outlining your involvement in school and community based activities, volunteer activities, awards and honors you have received during your high school career.
SECTION VI – Seal of Application
I have fully read and understand the guidelines of this application and agree that the information provided is true, if I have provided any false information I understand that this scholarship will be forfeited.
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Student Signature Parent Signature
An official high school transcript must accompany this application.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter Scholarship Application 2015-2016