Scholarship Name:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tau Delta Zeta Chapter (“Zeta Phi Beta”) “Power of the Written Word” Essay Contest Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by Zeta Phi Beta to female Maryland students.

Award Amount:

$500.00 – $1,500.00

Number of Scholarships:

Three (3) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Min. 2.5 GPA; 2) Must be a Prince George’s County, Maryland resident; 3) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 4) Must not be the recipient of a Tau Delta Zeta Chapter scholarship award; 5) Scholarships awarded as follows:

o 1st Place:  $1,500.00
o 2nd Place: $1,000.00
o 3rd Place: $   500.00

NOTE: Must submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of application and supporting documentation.

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

Maryland MD

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Paper application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior

Category (Select all that apply):

Residency, GPA, Gender, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities,

Web Site:

http://zphibtdz.org/programs/powerofthewrittenword/

Point of Contact:

                               February 24, 2017 (postmark date)