Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Eta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 360498 Decatur, GA 30036
Contact: Educationihz1920@gmail.com

2021 - 2022 Scholarship Application

PURPOSE

The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals who will be enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university beginning in the Fall of 2022. Iota Eta Zeta principally targets graduating female students attending high school in the DeKalb area.

CRITERIA
•	Applicants must attend high school in DeKalb County;

•	Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
•	Applicants must provide proof of acceptance as a full-time student at a college or university program for the upcoming academic semester (Fall 2022);
•	Scholarship recipients will receive their check for the next semester only after providing the chapter with proof of enrollment.

TIMELINE

•	Applications are due by Friday, April 01, 2022. NO EXCEPTIONS. • Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by Friday, May 06, 2022.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Eta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 360498 Decatur, GA 30036
Contact: Educationihz1920@gmail.com

2021 - 2022 Scholarship Application

1. The scholarship applications is due Friday, April 01, 2022. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. If any question does not apply to you, please respond using N/A (Not Applicable). 4. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you.
5. You will be notified by phone or email in April regarding the status of your application.

PURPOSE

The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals who will be enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university beginning in the Fall of 2022. Iota Eta Zeta principally targets graduating female students attending high school in the DeKalb area.

CRITERIA
•	Applicants must attend high school in DeKalb County;

•	Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum

unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;

•	Applicants must provide proof of acceptance as a full-time student at a college or university program for the upcoming academic semester (Fall 2022);
•	Scholarship recipients will receive their check for the next semester only after providing the chapter with proof of enrollment.

TIMELINE

•	Applications are due by Friday, April 01, 2022. NO EXCEPTIONS. • Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by Friday, May 06, 2022.

Application Process

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE: •	Completed application form.
•	Completed Essay - typed, double-spaced, no less than 500 words on the following topic:

What changes would you implement to improve racial injustices?

•	Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope from the institution.

•	Two academic references; one from a guidance counselor and one from a teacher.

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•	List of Extra Curricular Activities and Community Service Participation

Deadline for the application is Friday, April 01, 2022. Applications can be emailed or mailed. Postmarked after this date will not be considered.

Please mail completed applications to:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Eta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 360498 Decatur, GA 30036

Or Email completed applications to:

Educationihz1920@gmail.com

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Last Name: | First Name:

Mailing Address::
Street: _________________________________________________________

City:	State:	ZIP:

Daytime Telephone Number: (	)

Email address:________________________________________

Current High School: | Number of years attended HS:

I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2022: ___________________________________

Address/ Phone

What year will you enter school? Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior
Will you be a full time student? ______________________________________________________

Will you be a commuting student? Will you live on campus? ____________________________________

If you are not living on campus, where will you be living? _______________________________________

Grade Point Average (GPA): __________	(On a 4.0 scale)

Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript required.

ACT Score:__________

Or

SAT Score: __________

A copy of your ACT or SAT score sheet on official high school transcript is required.

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Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): Use reverse side of application if you need more space.
Name (s) ______________________________________________________________________________

Street: ___________________________ City:_____________________ State: ______ ZIP:_____________

Home phone of parents or legal guardians: _______________________________________

List the name of any college you have attended. | Year Began | Year Ended | Year Graduated | Type of Degree Received
A. | | | | |
B. | | | | |
C. | | | | |
What specialty/major do you plan to major in as you continue your education?
List expenses you expect to incur per semester or quarter: (Approximate figures acceptable) Make additional comments if needed.
A. | Tuition:	Amount: $
B. | Books:	Amount: $
C. | Room & Board:	Amount: $
D. | Other expenses:	Amount: $
E. | Other expenses:	Amount: $
List other financial assistance you will receive per semester or quarter:
A. | Personal:	Amount: $
B. | Other Scholarship(s):	Amount: $
C. | Grants:	Amount: $
C. | Student Loan(s):	Amount: $
D. | Other Financial Resources:	Amount: $

Please list the following information on a separate sheet if needed.

SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.

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AREA OF STUDY: What do you want to study and why?
ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.
RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received. Note organizations presenting honor and date.
GOALS: What are the short and long term goals for your life?
CAREER PLANS: What are your career plans and what would you like to be doing in 10 years?

A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (No exceptions.)
C. Circle “YES” or “NO” to be sure you have attached each item as required.

YES | NO | Two reference forms.
YES | NO | Written Essay
YES | NO | Most recent official high school or official college transcript. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Eta Zeta Chapter’s scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded.

Signature of scholarship applicant: ______________________________	Date: _______________________

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