Janet W. Bratten Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: A male or female student graduating from a Kent County public high school
Application Available: October 13, 2026
Deadline Date: January 16, 2027
Scholarship Details:
Janet W. Bratten Memorial Scholarship (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter) was established to provide an opportunity for deserving young gentlemen or ladies to pursue their goals in higher education. Scholarship funds are awarded to successful candidates who are able to exemplify scholarship, leadership, and community service.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A male or female student graduating from a Kent County public high school
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
- Recipients must be present to accept their Scholarship
- Recipients must be willing to follow-up at next year’s Scholarship event
Application Requirements:
- Completed application
- A letter of Introduction (see essay details)
- A brief autobiography (see essay details)
- Two letters of recommendation from any of the following persons:
- Principal, School Counselor, Teacher, Professor or Advisor
- Pastor or Minister
- Any persons other than family members (supervisor, friend, etc.).
- An official transcript from high school or college/university.
Note- The selected candidate must be willing to interview with the scholarship committee and attend the annual scholarship program to accept the scholarship award.
Selection Criteria– A scholarship will be awarded to the successful candidate who is able to exemplify Scholarship, Leadership, and Community Service.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
Letter of Introduction (500-700 words), expressing your eligibility and your financial need for the scholarship. Be sure to include the following in your response:
a. Briefly tell us about yourself.
b. How will this scholarship help and impact your college journey?
c. Who or what inspires you to be the best version of yourself? How and why?
d. How have financial challenges impacted your ability to pursue your academic and career goals?
e. How are you (if any) currently contributing toward your college endeavors?
An Autobiography (500-700 words) must include information relating to future goals, recent community service involvement, academic achievements, and memberships in other organizations and/or clubs. Be sure to include the following in your response:
a. What areas of community services have you been involved in? How have you made a difference?
b. How do your goals and activities relate to the bigger picture of what you hope to accomplish one day?
c. Describe any clubs or membership organizations you have joined (past and present).
Award Amount: $1500
Award Details:
Scholarship award amounts are $1500 and will be deposited directly into the recipient’s college account in the fall in one payment.
Website/URL: https://zetasofdoverdelaware.org/scholarships
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: thzzscholarships22@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
RETURN APPLICATION AND SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS TO:
Thzzscholarships23@gmail.com OR
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter,
Attn: Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 1972, Dover, Delaware 19903.
Additional Scholarship Information:
Recipients must be present to accept their Scholarship.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Female, Male, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Kent County
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions, Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)