Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter Lancaster, Texas Dr. Joyce Teal and Dr. Mary Beck Scholarship Application

Application Must Be Received By: April 10, 2021 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

Dr. Joyce Teal and Dr. Mary Beck Scholarship Application Application must be received by April 10, 2021. Eligibility

• High School Seniors (male or female) who reside or attend high school in the cities of Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, or Lancaster.

• Children/relatives of financial Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Upsilon Nu Zeta members that live outside of the Best Southwest Cities.

• Applicant must have at least a 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in order to qualify for a scholarship.

• Applicant must plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university during the 2020-2021 academic year.

• Applicant must have one of the following: . SAT score of at least 720 (math/reading combined only if taken prior to March 1, 2021) . SAT score of at least 810 (math/reading combined only if taken after March 1, 2021) . ACT composite score of 15 . ACT sum score of 59

Application Requirements

The application packet shall consist of:

1. Completed, signed and dated application.

2. Essay on the topic below: See application for essay requirements.

Describe your academic and career goals in addition to your plan to achieve them. What caused you to choose your field of study? How do you plan to positively impact others in your chosen field?

3. Scholarship Funds Disbursement Disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian.

4. Three recommendation forms and/or letters (sealed) must be submitted. See the guidelines below.  One teacher-A recommendation form and/or letter may be submitted.  One counselor-A recommendation form MUST be submitted. A letter may be submitted in addition to the form.  Other person-A recommendation form and/or letter may be submitted

5. Official high school transcript that includes first semester grades of the senior year enclosed in a sealed envelope. NOTE: A copy of your official SAT and/or ACT scores must be provided if it is not included on your transcript. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

Deadline

The completed application, essay, funds disbursement disclaimer, and official transcript must be mailed together as one complete packet to be considered. The packet must be RECEIVED BY APRIL 10, 2021.

Mail To:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563

Awarding

• Complete application packets will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee based on all items submitted in the application packet.

• The Scholarship Committee will award two or more $1,000.00 scholarships.

• If selected as a scholarship recipient, please plan to attend an awards ceremony. Information for the ceremony will be provided at a later date.

• Scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a current photograph to be used in publicity and marketing materials in addition to a mini biography describing your educational and career plans and goals.

• Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 30, 2021.

For additional information, contact Genevra Buchanan Roundtree @ [email protected] Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

Upsilon Nu Zeta Scholarship Application

SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION Please clearly print or type all information in black ink.

Name Date of Birth Sex

Address City State Zip Code

Phone Number ______Email Address

Father’s Name ______Phone Number ______

Employer ______Occupation ______

Mother’s Name ______Phone Number ______Employer ______Occupation ______

Guardian’s Name Phone Number ______

Employer ______Occupation ______

SECTION II: SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School ______

School Address ______

City ______State ______Zi p Code ______

College or University you plan to attend ______

City/State ______Anticipated Major ______Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

SECTION III: ACTIVITIES, SERVICE AND HONORS (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

Extracurricular Activities Activity Description Dates of Activity

Volunteer Work and Community Service Organization Description of Service or Work Dates of Service

Honors and Awards Honor/Award Description Date Received Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

SECTION IV: ESSAY

On a separate sheet of paper, type a minimum 500 word essay the topic below:

Describe your academic and career goals in addition to your plan to achieve them. What caused you to choose your field of study? How do you plan to positively impact others in your chosen field?

You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts. The essay should be double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins on all sides, with your name typed in the upper right- hand corner of each page.

SECTION V: SIGNATURES

I certify that all information provided in this application packet is true, complete and accurate, and that the essay is of my own work. A scholarship award may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be inaccurate. Should I receive an award, I hereby give Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter permission to utilize my name, biography, photograph, and award amount in publicity and/or marketing materials. I fully understand that if I am unable to satisfy all requirements listed, I forfeit all rights to the scholarship.

Applicant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

Scholarship Application Disclaimer Agreement for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds

I, _, acknowledge and understand that any scholarship award received by my child will only be disbursed directly to the college/university identified by my child.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter will forward all funds to the institution identified to be placed in the student’s account with the Financial Aid Office upon receipt of an official enrollment verification form. No checks will be issued directly to the award recipient.

Two disbursements will be made to the university for the scholarship. One payment will be made in the Fall of 2021, and the second payment will be made in the Spring of 2022. An enrollment verification form must be submitted for EACH semester.

The scholarship award must be claimed during the 2021-2022 academic year, or it will be forfeited. No exceptions will be given.

I recognize and accept these conditions for the disbursement of any scholarship award my child may receive.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Please feel free to submit a letter of recommendation in addition to or in lieu of this form.

STUDENT NAME ______

YEARS KNOWN STUDENT: ______IN WHAT CAPACITY? ______

PLEASE RANK THE STUDENT IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW BY CHECKING THE APPROPIATE BOX. Truly Excellent Good Average Below Average Outstanding Writing Skills Verbal Skills Analytical Ability Logical Reasoning Organizational Skills Leadership Self-Discipline Ability to Work with others Maturity Integrity Initiative Judgment

Comments:______

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__STRONGLY RECOMMEND __ RECOMMEND/RESERVATIONS __RECOMMEND __DO NOT RECOMMEND

NAME ______POSITION/TITLE______SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION ______TELEPHONE NO. ______ADDRESS ______CITY ______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______

Seal the completed recommendation form and/or letter in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and/or letter must be received by April 10, 2021. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Please feel free to submit a letter of recommendation in addition to or in lieu of this form.

STUDENT NAME ______

YEARS KNOWN STUDENT: ______IN WHAT CAPACITY? ______

PLEASE RANK THE STUDENT IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW BY CHECKING THE APPROPIATE BOX. Truly Excellent Good Average Below Average Outstanding Writing Skills Verbal Skills Analytical Ability Logical Reasoning Organizational Skills Leadership Self-Discipline Ability to Work with others Maturity Integrity Initiative Judgment

Comments:______

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__STRONGLY RECOMMEND __ RECOMMEND/RESERVATIONS __RECOMMEND __DO NOT RECOMMEND

NAME ______POSITION/TITLE______SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION ______TELEPHONE NO. ______ADDRESS ______CITY ______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______

Seal the completed recommendation form and/or letter in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and/or letter must be received by April 10, 2021. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

COUNSELOR SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION

______is an applicant for a scholarship. We would greatly appreciate your comments regarding the applicant’s personality, character, academic achievement and leadership ability of this student. You may feel free to write a reference letter in addition to, but not in lieu of this form.

HIGH SCHOOL ______STUDENT’S GPA: ______ON A ______SCALE OF ______STUDENT’S RANK IN CLASS ______OUT OF ______SAT Date: ______Reading: ______Math: ______Writing (if applicable): ______ACT* Date: ______Composite Score: ______Sum Score: ______EOC Scale Scores Date Taken Scale Score Met Standard or Did Not Meet Standard Algebra 1 EOC Biology EOC English I EOC English II EOC U.S. History EOC

HOW WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS STUDENT AS HAVING THE APTITUDE AND ACADEMIC RECORD TO BE SUCCESSFULLY AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY?

____ Highly recommended ____ Recommended with reservation ____ Unable to judge at this time ____ Recommended ____ Not recommended ____ Prefer not to respond

PLEASE MAKE ANY OTHER COMMENTS BELOW THAT YOU FEEL ARE PERTINENT. ______

______NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

______MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

______E-MAIL ADDRESS SIGNATURE

Seal the completed recommendation form and letter (if applicable) in an envelope and sign your name across the seal. You may return the signed, sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to scholarship committee at the address below. The form and letter (if applicable) must be received by April 10, 2021.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 563 Lancaster, Texas 75146-0563 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter

Completed Application Checklist

Before sealing your package, please make sure that all items listed below are included:

 Scholarship Application  Essay (Typed)  Disclaimer for Scholarship Funds Disbursement (Signed)  Two Recommendation Letters and/or Forms (Sealed) (One recommendation must be from a teacher)

 Counselor Recommendation Form (Sealed)

 Official High School Transcript (Sealed)

The absence of any items listed above will result in an incomplete packet and will not be considered for an award.