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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta Scholarship Application

On January 16, 1920, five trailblazing women founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated at Howard University, establishing a sisterhood built on Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

Scholarship is the first and foundational principle of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. In alignment with this guiding value, Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta is proudly committed to supporting academic excellence by offering three scholarships to high school senior within Charles County Public Schools. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership potential, while helping recipients pursue higher education opportunities at accredited colleges and universities.

Scholarships Available

(1) Viola Tyler Goings Academic Achievement Scholarship
(1) Fannie Pettie Watts Community Involvement Scholarship
(1) G.S. Proctor Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Graduating high school senior.
Resident of Charles County, MD, or daughter of a financial Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter Member.
Be accepted for full-time study at a four-year college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and provide proof of acceptance.
Cumulative (unweighted) GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
Must not have previously received an Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter scholarship.

Applicant Information

Full Legal Name

Parent/Guardian Name

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Applicant Email

Parent/Guardian Email

Applicant Phone

Parent/Guardian Phone

Home Address (Street Address, City, State, Zip)

School Information

High School Name

Cumulative Grade Point Average (4.0 scale)

School Principal Name

Guidance Counselor Name

Eligibility Verification

Residency/Affiliation

Resident of Charles County, MD

Daughter or Son of a financial Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter Member

College Plans

Accepted to accredited four year college or university.

Intended Major or Area of Study

List accepted College/University (1-3)

Scholarship Essay Question (Select One)

Instructions:

Applicants are required to select one (1) essay question from the options below and submit a response. Essays must be original, typed, and submitted through this application. All responses will be kept confidential.

Essays will be evaluated on creativity, clarity, grammar, adherence to the topic, and word count.

Essay Question Options (300-500 words)

Describe your academic and career aspirations and explain how you intend to use your education to contribute positively to your community or society.

Discuss a leadership or community service experience and explain how it has influenced your personal growth.

Describe a significant challenge you have faced and explain how overcoming it has shaped your character or future goals.

Essay Submission (PDF or DOC/DOCX)

Community Service

Community Service Description: Describe your community service involvement (organizations, roles, and hours).

Proof of Community Service Upload (PDF, DOC, or image files)

High School Resume Upload: Include academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and service.

Letter of Recommendations: Two (2) letter of recommendations must be submitted by a high school faculty member, administrator, and/or community organization.

Unofficial Transcript Submission

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Epsilon Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter does not discriminate in its scholarship selection based on race, color, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

All application materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

For questions regarding this application, contact: scholarship@epsilonalphaphizeta.org

I certify that all information submitted is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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