Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter
Cary, North Carolina
Annual High School Scholarship Application
TaMera Harris
President
Lindsey Thomas
Second Vice-President – Scholarship Chair
Application Guidelines
The scholarship application may be downloaded at: SigmaRhoZetazphib.org
A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET CONSISTS OF:
Three letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) to include:
1) High School Teacher or Counselor
2) Community Leader (who has currently or previously observed and/or coordinated community
service projects that the applicant participated in)
3) Other (non-relative)
An OFFICIAL High School Transcript (in sealed envelope)
Narrative: In a concise narrative (essay) of 500 or more words, the writer is to explore the
following topic: “My Pursuit of Academic Excellence.” Within the contents of the narrative, content
is to chronicle leadership abilities, personal/academic achievements, any obstacles and future
educational/professional plans. Content will be evaluated on adequate use of spelling, grammar,
punctuation, organization of content and relevant details that comprehensively covers the essay
topic.
Application materials are to be organized in the following order: Completed application, High
school transcript, Essay and Three letters of recommendation (each in sealed envelope with
recommender’s signature across the seal).
*Applications must be postmarked by November 21, 2014. One recipient will be chosen and
notified in writing by January 15, 2015.
Return application and supporting documents to:
Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship
ATTN: Lindsey Thomas, Scholarship Chair
P. O. Box 5704
Cary, North Carolina 27512
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter
Cary, North Carolina
Scholarship and Description
Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Senior Scholarship
Eligibility:
The Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship is available to any minority
graduating high school senior in Wake County with a GPA of at least a 2.5
(unweighted).
The graduating senior must be enrolled at chosen college/university for the Fall
semester of 2015.
Provisions:
The Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship is a one-time award payment of
$500 which will be awarded for full-time study for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received before disbursement
of scholarship funds.
Scholarship funds will be remitted to the Financial Aid office of the designated
college/university to be applied toward tuition and/or appropriate fees.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter
PO Box 5704
Cary, North Carolina 27512
Scholarship Application
Applicant Name
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Name
Permanent Address
Email Address
Telephone Numbers
(Home)
Place of Birth
(Cell)
Date of Birth
School Presently Attending
Classification
Anticipated Graduation Date
on following scale: 4.0 or Other Scale: ________
Cumulative unweighted G.P.A.:
Class Rank
__of
___
List of colleges/universities applied/accepted:
Current School Activities:
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Honors/Awards/Recognitions:
Community Activities: If applicable, please complete the following section. Please list community service projects
which you have participated in during the past twelve months. If necessary, please attach a separate sheet to
continue with this section of application.
Name of Organization
Brief Description of
Activity
Are you a Zeta Archonette? Yes No
Primary Responsibilities
Dates (mm/yy)
From:
Are you a Sigma Beta? Yes
To:
No
If yes, give name and location of sponsoring chapter______________________________________
Is anyone in your family a member of: Zeta Phi Beta
Phi Beta Sigma
N/A
Required Certification and Release of Information (must be signed by applicant and parent, if applicable)
I confirm that I have provided factual and complete information on this scholarship application to the best of
my knowledge. False information or failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of
my application.
I have read the Application Guidelines for the SRZ Scholarship and Description and meet all stated
conditions of eligibility. I understand that all applications will be held confidential, and that no application
material will be returned. I waive the right to access letters of recommendation on my behalf.
I understand that one scholarship recipient will be chosen and notified in writing. If selected to receive the
SRZ Annual High School Scholarship, I give the SRZ chapter permission to release my name, institution,
essay, and photograph for promotional purposes. If necessary, I will be available to appear at SRZ
scholarship-related functions.
Applicant Signature:
Date: _______________
Parent Signature (if applicant is less than 18 years):
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___ Date: _______________
Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES
Applicant’s full name (Type or print): _______________________________________________
Instructions to Evaluator:
The person named above is applying for the Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship. The
Scholarship Committee requests your candid, written evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications. Since you
know the candidate, the review committee is depending upon your thoughtful observations, especially
relevant to applicant’s academic/volunteer record and outstanding strengths or characteristics.
The applicant will benefit most from a specific and illustrative evaluation rather than a general assessment.
Your evaluation should discuss the applicant’s strengths and, as appropriate, provide insight into any areas
where growth is needed.
It is preferred that the letter be written on the letterhead of your professional affiliation (if applicable).
Recommendation letters must be current.
Please complete the information below and return this form and your signed letter of
recommendation to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Please sign your name across the seal of
the envelope. Your evaluation will be confidential, intended for use only by the Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Sigma Rho Zeta Scholarship Committee. Your evaluation will not be
released to the applicant. All application materials must be submitted by the applicant for receipt on
or before the November 21, 2014 deadline.
The Sigma Rho Zeta Scholarship Committee thanks you for your assistance. If you have any questions or
concerns related to completion of the recommendation letter, please Email Committee Chairwoman at:
[email protected].
Evaluator’s Name (Please type or print.):
Professional Title or Capacity in which you are familiar with applicant:
Affiliation (if applicable):
Address:
City:
State:
Phone: ( )
Email:
How long have you known the applicant?
Zip:
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter
Cary, North Carolina
Scholarship Checklist
Name of Applicant
:
Completed Scholarship Application
_______
Official High School Transcript
_______
Three letters of recommendation (received in sealed envelopes with
application packet):
High School Teacher or Counselor
Community Leader
Other (non-relative)
Narrative: 500 words or more
“My Pursuit of Academic Excellence”
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