Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Lambda Epsilon Chapter Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. The Lambda Epsilon Chapter was chartered at Illinois State University on June 3, 1973, by nine courageous women known as the Blind Nine who exemplified these guiding principles. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lambda Epsilon Charter at Illinois State University, alumni members of the Chapter are establishing the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Lambda Epsilon Chapter Scholarship. The scholarship preserves the legacy of the chapter and celebrates the community-conscious, action-oriented organization while assisting Illinois State University students in their pursuit of scholarship and service.

Department: Alumni EngagementVP - University Advancement

Requirements

High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.

Essay: An Essay is required towards applying for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: No deadline has been specified.

Financial Need: This scholarship requires a student to have a Financial Need to be eligible to receive the scholarship. In order to establish "Financial Need", a student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can file the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

This scholarship is not open to International Students.

Miscellaneous Information

• Submit a personal statement/essay (maximum 500 words) demonstrating how their life experiences have fostered an understanding of, and commitment to, addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in African American communities.
• Preference given to those students who are an active member of: o Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and o A minimum of one African American related registered student organization.

Additional Information

How to Apply