TRAILBLAZER SCHOLARSHIP
The Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring a scholarship for graduating seniors in the Central Ohio area. The Trailblazer Scholarship will be awarded based on a comprehensive and quality application with supporting documents. In addition, awards will be based on the evaluation criteria. High school grades will be considered, but are not the only basis for selection. One scholarship will be awarded for up to $1,000. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail. Funds will be released upon receipt of proof of registration into a four-year college or university and final high school transcript. Proof of registration must be on official college or university letterhead. Scholarship checks will be made payable to the scholarship recipient.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Applications for the Trailblazer Scholarship are evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Must be a graduating senior during the current school year
- Must provide a comprehensive and complete application that is typed*
- Must have a 2.5 (C+) or greater grade point average from the time of application through the completion of the 12th grade
- Must be a resident of the Central Ohio area
- Must submit proof of community service activities in the form of a letter on official organizational letterhead.
- Must submit two letters of recommendation from community representatives including, but not limited to a supervisor, religious leader, teacher or counselor.
- Must submit scholarship application by April 30 including official high school transcript and written essay.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Obtain an application from the high school counselor’s office, a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter member, or here
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- Retrieve an official transcript of your high school grades from your school counselor. Submit three copies (original and two copies) of your completed scholarship application, written statement, letters of recommendation, proof of community service, and one original.*
SUBMISSION DATE
All application materials must be postmarked no later than April 30 and returned to the following address:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 247322
Columbus, Ohio 43224-7322
