Application katherine b ross education scholarship

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter P.O. Box84 Bear, Delaware 19701 Internet: www.zphib1920epz.org Phone: 302-715-1920 Katherine B. Ross Education Scholarship

Dear Applicant: The purpose of the nonrenewable scholarship is to assist college and graduate students pursuing a degree in education and to promote Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. scholarship principles.

The scholarship targets under-represented minority students (African-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans) who are residents of New Castle County, Delaware or students matriculating at a Delaware college or university.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university granting a four-year degree or post-graduate degree. The recipients must provide proof of enrollment before funds will be dispensed.

Accompanying this letter is the scholarship application. All applications must be postmarked

by January 31, 2017 and mailed to the following address: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter c/o Scholarship Programs P.O. Box 84 Bear, Delaware 19701 Please contact me at (302) 559-6959 or EPZSecondVP@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Danielle T. Brown 2nd Vice President Epsilon Rho Zeta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter P.O. Box84 Bear, Delaware 19701 Internet: www.zphib1920epz.org Phone: 302-715-1920 Please type or use blue or black ink.

Katherine B. Ross Education Scholarship Application Personal Information Name

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Address

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Home Telephone __________________ Cell Telephone __________________ Telephone _____________________________ Permanent Residence, if different from above __________________________________________________________________ Email

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Education College/University ________________________________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date mm/yy _____ ______________ Extracurricular Activities

Major _____________________________________________

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Awards and Honors

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Are you a member of a Greek Letter organization? Yes_______ No______ If so, please identify the organization and year of initiation.________________________________________________ How did you learn about this scholarship? _____________________________________________________________________ Do you know a member of this organization or a member of one of its affiliates (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Youth Auxiliary, Zeta Amicae)? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, who? _______________________ Relationship _______________ Organization ________________________________ Essay:

Describe the challenges facing educators in the 21st century and recommend solutions for each of the challenges identified. (Please attach type written sheet, 3-5 double spaced pages)

Please include  2 letters of recommendation (one from an instructor, the other may be from an instructor, guidance counselor, minister, or community leader)  Applicant’s most recent transcript - with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  Resume or Curriculum Vitae Mail to:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter c/o Scholarship Programs Committee P.O. Box 84 Bear, Delaware 19701

All materials must be postmarked by January 31, 2017