Zeta National Education Foundation

Since 1975, the Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and fellowships for higher education to both Zetas and Non-Zetas. The Foundation has processed hundreds of other scholarships, as a part of its Chapter Designated Scholarship program, established in 1980. Under the program, local scholarships and fellowships are awarded by chapters throughout the country.

The Foundation's scholarship program is funded by support of its principal donor, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. through chapter tax and life member fees, by contributions and gifts from members and chapters, by the Board of Manager's contributions and fundraising, memorial scholarships, as well as fundraising atthe Regional and State levels. Endowments have been established for the Foundation at the National level, Chapter level, and by the Board of Managers.

General Graduate
Available to graduate women working on a professional degree, masters, doctoral or enrolled in post-doctoral study. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Not to exceed $2,500 per year - paid directly to recipient.

General Undergraduate
Available to college Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and graduating high school Seniors planning to enter college in the Fall. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000, paid directly to college or university and to be applied to tuition or appropriate fees. Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received.

Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Fellowship
Available to graduate or undergraduate United States students studying abroad and/or graduate or undergraduate foreign students studying within. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 paid directly to recipient. Documented proof of academic study and plan of program must be sent to the Scholarship Chairperson with signature of school administrator or Program Director.

S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Medical Health Sciences
Available to graduate orundergraduate young women enrolled in a program leading to a degree in medicine or health sciences. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 paid directly to the college or university. Proof of enrollment required.

Lullelia W. Harrison Scholarship in Counseling
Available to graduate or undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in counseling. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.

Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education
Available to graduate or undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in either elementary or secondary education. Award for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.

Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship
Available to graduate students pursuing a degree in anthropology or related fields. Award for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.

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Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship
Available to members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree in an accredited college or university program. Applicant must have demonstrated scholarly distinction or unusual ability in her chosen field. Awarded for full-time study for the academic year (Fall-Spring) and may be renewed. Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 payable to college or university. Proof of enrollment required.

Mildred Cater Bradham Social Work Fellowship
Available to members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree in social work in an accredited collge or university program. Awarded for full-time study for the academic year (Fall-Spring) and may be renewed. Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 payable to the college or university of recipient's choice. Documentation of academic study must be sent directly from university tothe Scholarship Chairperson.

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