Lancaster, Texas Dr. Joyce Teal and Dr. Mary Beck Scholarship Application Application Must Be Received By: April 7, 2018
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Lancaster, Tx Cheryl Crittendon- Glaspie President LaQuisha Trice-Deal 1 st Vice President Stephanie Pounders 2 nd Vice President Kratrina Cooper 3 rd Vice President Genevra Buchanan Secretary Dear Counselor or College Liaison, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., is pleased to send you our 2018 Dr. Joyce Teal and Dr. Mary Beck Scholarship Application. Our chapter will be giving away two or more scholarships to high school seniors this year. The scholarship criteria is outlined in the application. Please encourage qualified and interested students to apply. The application must be RECEIVED by April 7, 2018. We are looking forward to reviewing applications from seniors at your school. An electronic version of the application may be downloaded on our website http://www.upsilonnuzeta.com/. Please contact me at pamelajewellbrown@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Rachel Ingram Assistant Secretary Brenda Muhammad Corresponding Secretary Philicia Burrell Treasurer Rashunda Mendy Financial Secretary Sandra Kirby Parliamentarian Lynnette Tucker Public Relations Sincerely, Pamela Brown Scholarship Chair Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Verdell Marsh Chaplain Maisha White Trustee Tiffani Thomas Sergeant-at-Arms LaDavia Houston Historian Eugenia Rodgers Immediate Past President P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563 upsilonnuzeta.com BUILDING THE COMMUNITY, BRIDGING A SISTERHOOD AND CREATING A NEW PATH MOVING FORWARD: 5TH LEVEL AND BEYOND
Dr. Joyce Teal and Dr. Mary Beck Scholarship Application Application must be received by Saturday, April 7, 2018. Eligibility High School Seniors (male or female) who reside or attend high school in the cities of Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, or Lancaster. Children/relatives of financial Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Upsilon Nu Zeta members that live outside of the Best Southwest Cities. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in order to qualify for a scholarship. Applicant must plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university during the 2018-2019 academic year. Applicant must have one of the following: SAT score of at least 720 (math/reading combined only if taken prior to March 1, 2016) SAT score of at least 810 (math/reading combined only if taken after March 1, 2016) ACT composite score of 15 ACT sum score of 59 The application packet shall consist of: 1. Completed, signed and dated application. Application Requirements 2. Essay on the topic below: See application for essay requirements. Describe your academic and career goals in addition to your plan to achieve them. What caused you to choose your field of study? How do you plan to positively impact others in your chosen field? 3. Scholarship Funds Disbursement Disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian. 4. Three recommendation forms and/or letters (sealed) must be submitted. See the guidelines below. One teacher-a recommendation form and/or letter may be submitted. One counselor-a recommendation form MUST be submitted. A letter may be submitted in addition to the form. Other person-a recommendation form and/or letter may be submitted 5. Official high school transcript that includes first semester grades of the senior year enclosed in a sealed envelope.
Deadline The completed application, essay, funds disbursement disclaimer, and official transcript must be mailed together as one complete packet to be considered. The packet must be RECEIVED BY APRIL 7, 2018. Mail To: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563 Awarding Complete application packets will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee based on all items submitted in the application packet. The Scholarship Committee will award two or more scholarships. If selected as a scholarship recipient, please plan to attend an awards ceremony. Information for the ceremony will be provided at a later date. Scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a current photograph to be used in publicity and marketing materials in addition to a mini biography describing your educational and career plans and goals. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 22, 2018. For additional information, contact pamelajewellbrown@yahoo.com
SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION Please clearly print or type all information in black ink. Upsilon Nu Zeta Scholarship Application Name Date of Birth Sex Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Father s Name Employer Phone Number Occupation Mother s Name Employer Phone Number Occupation Guardian s Name Phone Number Employer Occupation SECTION II: SCHOOL INFORMATION High School School Address City State Zip Code College or University you plan to attend City/State Anticipated Major
SECTION III: ACTIVITIES, SERVICE AND HONORS (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Extracurricular Activities Activity Description Dates of Activity Volunteer Work and Community Service Organization Description of Service or Work Dates of Service Honors and Awards Honor/Award Description Date Received
SECTION IV: ESSAY On a separate sheet of paper, type a minimum 500 word essay the topic below: Describe your academic and career goals in addition to your plan to achieve them. What caused you to choose your field of study? How do you plan to positively impact others in your chosen field? You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts. The essay should be double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins on all sides, with your name typed in the upper righthand corner of each page. SECTION V: SIGNATURES I certify that all information provided in this application packet is true, complete and accurate, and that the essay is of my own work. A scholarship award from the may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be inaccurate. Should I receive an award, I hereby give Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., permission to utilize my name, biography, photograph, and award amount in publicity and/or marketing materials. I fully understand that if I am unable to satisfy all requirements listed, I forfeit all rights to the scholarship. Applicant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Scholarship Application Disclaimer Agreement for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds I, _, acknowledge and understand that any scholarship award received by my child will only be disbursed directly to the college/university identified by my child. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will forward all funds to the institution identified to be placed in the student s account with the Financial Aid Office upon receipt of an official enrollment verification form. No checks will be issued directly to the award recipient. Two disbursements will be made to the university for the scholarship. One payment will be made in the Fall of 2018, and the second payment will be made in the Spring of 2019. An enrollment verification form must be submitted for EACH semester. The scholarship award must be claimed during the 2018-2019 academic year, or it will be forfeited. No exceptions will be given. I recognize and accept these conditions for the disbursement of any scholarship award my child may receive. Parent/Guardian Signature Date
RECOMMENDATION FORM Please feel free to submit a letter of recommendation in addition to or in lieu of this form. STUDENT NAME YEARS KNOWN STUDENT: IN WHAT CAPACITY? PLEASE RANK THE STUDENT IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW BY CHECKING THE APPROPIATE BOX. Truly Excellent Good Average Below Average Writing Skills Verbal Skills Analytical Ability Logical Reasoning Organizational Skills Leadership Self-Discipline Ability to Work with others Maturity Integrity Initiative Judgment Outstanding Comments: STRONGLY RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND/RESERVATIONS DO NOT RECOMMEND NAME POSITION/TITLE SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION TELEPHONE NO. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS: Seal the completed recommendation form and/or letter in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and/or letter must be received by April 7, 2018. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563
RECOMMENDATION FORM Please feel free to submit a letter of recommendation in addition to or in lieu of this form. STUDENT NAME YEARS KNOWN STUDENT: IN WHAT CAPACITY? PLEASE RANK THE STUDENT IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW BY CHECKING THE APPROPIATE BOX. Truly Excellent Good Average Below Average Writing Skills Verbal Skills Analytical Ability Logical Reasoning Organizational Skills Leadership Self-Discipline Ability to Work with others Maturity Integrity Initiative Judgment Outstanding Comments: STRONGLY RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND/RESERVATIONS DO NOT RECOMMEND NAME POSITION/TITLE SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION TELEPHONE NO. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS: Seal the completed recommendation form and/or letter in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and/or letter must be received by April 7, 2018. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563
COUNSELOR SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION is an applicant for a scholarship. We would greatly appreciate your comments regarding the applicant s personality, character, academic achievement and leadership ability of this student. You may feel free to write a reference letter in addition to, but not in lieu of this form. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT S GPA: ON A SCALE OF STUDENT S RANK IN CLASS OUT OF SAT Date: Reading: Math: Writing (if applicable): ACT* Date: Composite Score: Sum Score: Algebra 1 EOC Biology EOC English I EOC English II EOC U.S. History EOC EOC Scale Scores Date Taken Scale Score Met Standard or Did Not Meet Standard HOW WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS STUDENT AS HAVING THE APTITUDE AND ACADEMIC RECORD TO BE SUCCESSFULLY AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? Highly recommended Recommended with reservation Unable to judge at this time Recommended Not recommended Prefer not to respond PLEASE MAKE ANY OTHER COMMENTS BELOW THAT YOU FEEL ARE PERTINENT. NAME POSITION TELEPHONE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS SIGNATURE Seal the completed recommendation form and/or letter in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and/or letter must be received by April 7, 2018. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563
Completed Application Checklist Before sealing your package, please make sure that all items listed below are included: Scholarship Application Essay (Typed) Disclaimer for Scholarship Funds Disbursement (Signed) Two Recommendation Letters and/or Forms (Sealed) (One recommendation must be from a teacher) Counselor Recommendation Form (Sealed) Official High School Transcript (Sealed) The absence of any items listed above will result in an incomplete packet and will not be considered for an award.