zeta delta zeta scholarship program

Donations are now being accepted for our Scholarship Fund here:
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has based its foundation on the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.  In accordance with these ideals, Zeta Delta Zeta has made a commitment to assist young women in Burlington County who are pursuing higher education by providing academic scholarships.  

There will be various scholarships offered, including the Clara Bennett Scholarship, Estelle Rice Scholarship, Glenda Wilson Scholarship, Dr. Kathryn T. Malvern Scholarship and the ZDZ Archonette Scholarship and range from $1,000.00 to  $2,000.00. Book awards range @ $500.​

Scholarship payments will be made out to the recipient once proof of enrollment at the college or university is received.

The application and supporting materials are due by Sunday, March 29, 2026. Please scroll down to see scholarship criteria.
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION:
  • The scholarships are open to Female High School Seniors who reside in Burlington County OR have been a member of the chapter’s Archonette youth auxiliary for two preceding years. 
  • Applicant must have applied for acceptance to an accredited two or four year college or university as a full time student. NOTE: Two year college recipients are eligible for $1,000.00 only. Four year college recipients are eligible for $1,000.00 to $2,000.00.
  • Applicant must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 
  • Applicant must have participated in community service events, have a firm academic foundation and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities. 
  • Applicant must include a copy of a photo ID or photograph.
  • Applicant must provide college or university acceptance and enrollment letter to receive funds.
  • Applicant must provide an Official (w/seal) high school transcript including the 1st marking period of 12th grade. Official, unopened transcripts can be mailed or emailed directly from the school's administration, or mailed (unopened) by applicant.
  • Applicant must provide two (2) signed letters of recommendation that will provide information confidentially about their character and/or academic achievements. One (1) letter must be from a teacher, advisor or guidance counselor and the other (1) letter may be from work, church or a community affiliation. All recommendation letters must be sent directly to our attention, from the recommending party, either by mail or email.
  • Applicant must return the supporting documentation (official high school transcript including the 1st marking period of 12th grade and two (2) signed letters of recommendation) on or before the application deadline to:

                                                                Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
                                                                             Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter
                                                                               Attn: Donna M. Caldwell
                                                                           Scholarship Chairperson
                                                                                    P.O. Box 778
                                                                              Willingboro, NJ 08046

NOTE: The application will be considered incomplete if the signed letters of recommendation and an official high school transcript is not received. All documents must be postmarked on or before the application deadline of Sunday, March 29, 2026 and any packet received after that date will not be accepted. Any packet postmarked or received electronically after Sunday, March 29, 2026, will not be accepted.
  • Awardees will be notified on or by April 19, 2026
  • Awardees must be present at Zeta Delta Zeta’s Annual Awards Ceremony, which will be held on May 17, 2026, to receive their certificate and letter of scholarship intent.
Important Dates:  
  • Application and supporting materials due by: March 29, 2026
  • Recipients notified by: April 19, 2026
  • Awards Ceremony: May 17, 2026
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process, please contact us at [email protected].  Attn: Ms. Donna M. Caldwell 

Ready to apply?

Click on the following link to access the application
https://tinyurl.com/ZDZScholarship26