Bertha E. Johnson Scholarship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Gamma Alpha Rho Zeta
Scholarship Overview: Under-represented minority students (African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans) who are high school seniors, living in Southern New Castle County
Application Available: October 1, 2024
Deadline Date: January 31, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Scholarship Details:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter is seeking college bound, graduating high school seniors for the The Bertha E. Johnson Scholarship award. The purpose of the annual $1,000 scholarship is to assist graduating high school seniors in obtaining a college education and to promote Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc scholarship principles. The scholarship targets under-represented minority students (African-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans) residing in Southern New Castle County, Delaware. It is particularly aimed at African-American females.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Residency and Schooling: Must be a graduating high school senior living in or attending a high school in Southern New Castle County, Delaware (New Castle County below the C & D Canal).
- College Admission: Must be accepted to a college or university offering a four-year degree program.
- GPA: Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Community Service: Must demonstrate involvement in community service.
- Proof of Enrollment: Must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment before funds are disbursed.
Application Requirements:
- Completed Application Form
- Official Transcript: Most recent official transcript.
- Benefit Statement: Must articulate how receiving this scholarship will benefit you.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one must be from a teacher; the second may be from an instructor, employer, guidance counselor, religious leader, or community leader.
- Essay: Submit a typed essay (500 words or less) addressing the following prompt:
What are your career goals and what characteristics do you possess that will make you successful in this endeavor?
All applications and supporting documents must be postmarked by January 31, 2025.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
What are your career goals and what characteristics do you possess that will make you successful in this endeavor? (Please attach typed written sheet, 500 words or less)
Award Amount: $1,000
Award Details:
Must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment before funds are disbursed.
Website/URL: https://forms.gle/Fy3b6JbV4QPoSfGG6
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: GAPZSecondVP@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Apply Online at: https://forms.gle/Fy3b6JbV4QPoSfGG6
Additional Scholarship Information:
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Alpha Rho Zeta
c/o Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 138
Odessa, Delaware 19730
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Ethnicity/Race, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County