Scholarship is Now Open
Founded on January 16, 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. began as an idea conceived by five women at Howard University in Washington DC.
These five women departed from the traditional organizations for black women and established a new organization based on the concepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is an international organization with over 125,000 members who continue to demonstrate an interest in serving the needs of the community.
For the past 105 years, our activities have been supported by the monetary gifts of individuals, scholastic institutions and corporations who share our vision of making the world a better place.
The Tau Sigma Zeta Chapter, based in Fresno, California, is constantly striving to continue building on the legacy of our founders. As such, we have created the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tau Sigma Zeta Chapter Scholarship. This scholarship was created to assist high school aged, young women aspiring to attend institutions of higher learning, with the high cost of tuition, books, room and board. Each year, we review applicants and select winners based on academic achievement and community service.
Eligibility and Requirements
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A 3.0 cumulative GPA
Must be graduating in spring 2025 and entering college fall 2025
Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) documented hours of community service
Must be identify as a woman
Demonstrate the founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.
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High School Transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
Resume or CV
Community Service Documentation – minimum of 15 hours or more
5x7 headshot photo
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
High school teacher or faculty member who can attest to the applicant’s high level of scholarship.
Community leader or school faculty/staff who can attest to the applicant’s excellence in community service.
500 word essay describing what Finer Womanhood means to the applicant and why it is important
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All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2025. Applications postmarked after that date will not be accepted. The winner of the scholarship will be notified not later than May 18, 2025, and will be invited to African American High School Recognition Ceremony to be held June 8, 2025, to receive the scholarship.
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Awardees of the scholarship will receive a one-time stipend in the amount of $500 (USD) to be used for expenses including tuition, books, room and board. Once the award recipient has been chosen she will have the opportunity to identify where the scholarship will be applied and the check will be issued accordingly.
