ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED PI ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER Oregon Dove Scholarship Application 2015 - Non-Traditional Student Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded as a community service organization on January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington D.C. The Sorority was established by five African-American women under the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is an international organization that spans the globe with over 800 chapters in the United States, Africa, Germany, the Virgin Islands, Japan and Korea among others. The Pi Alpha Zeta Chapter was chartered on January 4, 1995 in Portland Oregon. Pi Alpha Zeta is the only Zeta Phi Beta graduate chapter in the state of Oregon. It is composed of several African American women who have graduated from various colleges and universities. Individually and collectively, chapter members volunteer their time to serve the Portland metro area in many ways. This includes volunteer hours, monetary donations and many community outreach projects. Keeping with the precepts of the sorority, the Pi Alpha Zeta Chapter awards an annual scholarship. The choice to go back to school can lead to new life-changing opportunities, but it can also be a daunting financial commitment. Therefore, this Dove Non-Traditional Student Scholarship has been created to support women who are returning to college after a gap, and are in need of financial assistance. AWARD One scholarship totaling $250 to be awarded ELIGIBILITY  Must be a woman returning to school after an absence in their education who is 25 years of age or older  Must be enrolled or accepted into an Oregon college or university at least part-time  In need of financial assistance  Must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA INSTRUCTIONS  Please provide a typed complete application in a word document with official college transcript  Submit one written recommendation letter (preferably from a Professor, Clergy, Employer, or Community Leader) addressing the following; a.) Why you are deserving of the scholarship b.) How you have made a personal or professional impact in their class, worksite, church or community at large.  Submit a typed 500 word essay that addresses the questions provided on page two.  (Optional) Enclose a 3x5 photo of yourself DEADLINE Application and all supporting documents must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, February 16, 2015. Return completed application and documents to: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Pi Alpha Zeta Chapter Attn: Oregon Dove Scholarship PO Box 12774 Portland, OR 97212 Email: [email protected] TIMELINE Scholarship recipient and applicants will be notified of result by Monday, February 23, 2015. Recipient will be awarded the scholarship at the 4th Annual Pi Alpha Zeta Chapter Appreciation Gala Dinner that will be held on Saturday, March 14. Proof of enrollment in a college or university must be submitted before monies will be disbursed. For additional information please contact: 2nd Vice President • [email protected] • (503) 914-1819