Words of Wisdom Book Grant

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1 P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA The Menifee Valley Zetas was chartered on March 30, 2016, by a group of dynamic women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Our mission is to serve our communities and families through ongoing organized and deliberate community service events and opportunities. Supporting the community is important to Zeta Phi Bet Sorority, Incorporated and giving back to the community is an objective of the. Zeta Phi Beta has four principles. Of our Sorority s four principles, the Words of Wisdom Book Grant is named in the spirit of the Scholarship principle. With this book grant, our goal is to present the selected awardee with a financial gift to be used towards her college book purchases. The award recipient will be chosen based on her scholastic achievement and community involvement. The is intended for women whose desire is to complete secondary education. This grant provides an opportunity for the recognition of the recipient s achievements and assistance with her educational goals. This scholarship will be given in the amount of $ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA 92567

2 Words of Wisdom Grant Form Summary: For one (1) female student who is pursuing a degree at Mount San Jacinto College as a parttime or full-time student. Award: $ grant, one time only Eligibility: Applicant must be (1) a female; (2) completed one (1) semester in pursuit of her associates degree; (3) show proof of being an active member within her community as identified under community service; (4) obtain a letter of recommendation; (5) submit a fully developed, typed essay on the topic provided; (6) must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, which is verified by official academic transcript. Selectee must be present at the Beta Alpha Theta Finer Womanhood Tea in March Community Service: Active community service for the purpose of this scholarship means (1) a cumulative total of 52 hours of community service in the 2017 calendar year; or (2) position held with a community based organization (CBO) that is not the applicant s occupation. For example, an outreach coordinator at a CBO cannot use this position to satisfy community service requirements. Applicants must submit the completed original Community Service Hours Chart provided with the application. Recommendations: Applicants shall provide one letter of recommendation from one of the categories identified in this section. Categories: (1) education teacher, professor, instructor or counselor; (2) professional employer, supervisor, task lead or colleague; and (3) personal clergy, family, friend, or a person who does not qualify in the previous two categories. The applicant must submit one (1) letter of recommendation. Essay: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has four (4) principles, which are Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. Please write a 1 to 2-page essay to address the following: How has your community service experience made you think differently about others or yourself and how has your community service influenced your plans for work in the future? Deadline: Application must be postmarked by December 31, 2017 Please mail completed packet to: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated c/o Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA Disbursement: The scholarship shall be applied towards textbook purchases. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA Page 2 of 5

3 Application Applicant Information Name Address Home Telephone ( ) D.O.B. / / Name of School: Address of School: G.P.A. out of Years Completed Please provide verification of part-time or full-time enrollment through an official transcript and spring semester enrollment verification to the Scholarship Committee of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter no later than December 31, This information is used to show your completed course work for Fall 2017 and intended enrollment for Spring School and Community Service Activity Please list all school and community activities in which you have participated in from Indicate any office you may have held in these clubs or organizations. (Please include additional activities on a separate sheet of paper titled School and Community Service Activity) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA Page 3 of 5

4 Community Service Hours Chart Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Community Service Hours Chart Type of Service Date Time In Time Out Total Hours Supervisor s Signature Duplicates are accepted as necessary. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA Page 4 of 5

5 Applicant Agreement Agreement Statement I understand that payment of the grant will be in the amount of $ and received only after review of the required documentation submitted by the deadline date of December 31, I further understand that attendance to the 2018 Finer Womanhood Tea is required. I further understand that Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Beta Alpha Theta Zeta chapter has the right to deny me the book grant if: I fail to submit required information on time I do not meet the qualifications as outlined If I wish to withdraw my name or forfeit my grant, I will submit, in writing, a Letter of Withdrawal to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 890, Nuevo, CA I have read, understand and agree with the above terms and requirements. I understand that it is my personal responsibility to meet all necessary requirements in order to receive full payment of the book grant. Please initial: I have a 2.5 G.P.A. or better and will submit proof of such on or before December 31, I have completed at least one semester at Mount San Jacinto College (MSJC). I am currently enrolled at MSJC. Scholarship Committee Members: Kieisha Meeks, Chair Lia Andrews Lorre Hendricks Amanda Madrid Tylynne Perry-Gardner Are you related to any of the Scholarship Committee members listed above? Yes No If yes, please print the person s name and state your relationship. Student s Signature Date Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 890 Nuevo, CA Page 5 of 5