SRZ Annual High School Scholarship

Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship Application

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Electronic Application Submission
- An unofficial high school transcript (uploaded before submission)
- Two letters of recommendation to include:
1) High School Teacher or Counselor

2) Community Leader (who has currently or previously observed and/or coordinated community service projects that the applicant participated in)
- Narrative: In a narrative, the writer is to explore the following topic: "How does your major and chosen career field contribute to society, and how will you use your leadership, service, and academic skills in college to achieve your goals and create positive change?"
ELIGIBILITY:
- The Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior in Wake County with a GPA of at least a 3.0 (unweighted).
- The graduating senior must be enrolled at a chosen college/university for the Fall semester of 2026.
- The graduating senior is still eligible if they are considered a "mid-year" graduate.
PROVISIONS:
- The Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship is a one-time award payment of $1,500 which will be awarded for full-time collegiate study for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 academic year.
- Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received before disbursement of scholarship funds.
- Scholarship funds will be remitted to the Financial Aid office of the designated college/university to be applied toward tuition and/or appropriate fees.
*Applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM on February 28, 2026. The recipient will be chosen and notified in writing by April 25, 2026.

As part of the application process, you will receive a link to provide your references to complete the recommendation portion of the application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted using the link provided no later than the application deadline of 11:59 PM on February 28, 2026.

The Sigma Rho Zeta Scholarship Committee thanks you for your interest. If you have any questions or concerns related to the completion of the electronic application, please email the Committee Chairwoman, Yolonda Garrett at srzscholarship@gmail.com, prior to the above referenced deadline.
I have read and understand the instructions.*

Yes, I have

I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Applicant Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Name:*
E-mail:*
Where the confirmation will be sent to
Permanent Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number:*
Cell Phone Number:*
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear

II. High School Information:
High School Presently Attending:*
Anticipated Graduation Date:*

MonthDayYear
Cumulative unweighted GPA:*
GPA Scale Type:*
Other Scale Type:
List of colleges/universities applied/accepted: (Separate each item with a comma)*

III. Community and School Activities
Current School Activities: (Separate each item with a comma)
Honors/Awards/Recognition: (Separate each item with a comma)

Community Activities: If applicable, please complete the following section. Please list community service projects which you have participated in during the past twenty-four months.

	Name of Organization	Brief Description of Activity	Primary Responsibilities	Start Date (mm/yyyy)	End Date (mm/yyyy)
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IV. Narrative:
In a narrative (essay) using 12 pt font, Times New Roman, explore the following topic:

"How does your major and chosen career field contribute to society, and how will you use your leadership, service, and academic skills in college to achieve your goals and create positive change?"

Please be advised: Content will be evaluated on adequate use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization of content and relevant details that comprehensively covers the essay topic. There is a 500 min/1100 max word count not to exceed 2 pages, double spaced in length. Word Count will not include Title Page nor page numbering.
"How does your major and chosen career field contribute to society and how will you use your leadership, service, and academic skills in college to achieve your goals and create positive change?”
Paste Here or Upload Under Section V.

V. Document Upload & Checklist

Accepted file formats: pdf, doc, docx
Unofficial High School Transcript*

File Size: 2MB or less
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Narrative (Essay)

(Only applicable if not completed in section IV.) - File Size: 2MB or less
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Scholarship Checklist*

Recommendation Letter Upload Link:

https://form.jotform.com/SigmaRhoZeta/scholarship_recommendation

Provide this link to those who will submit their letters of recommendation on your behalf. All uploads must be completed using this link no later than February 28, 2026 11:59 PM. This link will also be included in your confirmation email. If you have any questions or concerns related to the recommendation link, please email the Committee Chairwoman, Yolonda Garrett, at srzscholarship@gmail.com, before the above referenced deadline.
VI. Required Certification and Release of Information
- I confirm that I have provided factual and complete information on this scholarship application to the best of my knowledge. False information or failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of my application.
- I have read the Application Guidelines for the Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship and Description and meet all stated conditions of eligibility. I understand that all applications will be held confidential, and that no application materials will be returned. I waive the right to access letters of recommendation on my behalf.
- I understand that one scholarship recipient will be chosen and notified in writing. If selected to receive the Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship, I give the Sigma Rho Zeta chapter permission to release my name, institution, essay, and photograph for promotional purposes. If necessary, I will be available to appear at Sigma Rho Zeta scholarship-related functions.
- I further understand that this scholarship award will be forfeited if applicant does not attend a/any college or university as stated in the submitted electronic application; or withdraws from the college or university in which the applicant is/was attending; or if applicant does not graduate from the attending high school during or after the scholarship application period; or if applicant graduates and does not matriculate into a college or university in the scholarship application period for which applicant applied.

VII. Affiliations
Are you related to a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide the name of the member. *
Name of the member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Are you related to a member of the Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide the name of the member. *
Name of the Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter member.
Are you related to a member of the Zeta Amicae of Cary?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide the name of the member. *
Name of the Zeta Amicae member.
Are you a member of the Zeta Youth Affiliates of Cary?*

YesNo

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature

(Must be signed by the applicant and parent, if applicable)
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
Applicant Signature (Typed Name):*
Date:*

MonthDayYear
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature ' (Typed Name):
(If applicant is less than 18 years of age)
Date:

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

Sigma Rho Zeta Annual High School Scholarship Application

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

I. Personal Data:

II. High School Information:

III. Community and School Activities

IV. Narrative:

V. Document Upload & Checklist

VI. Required Certification and Release of Information

VII. Affiliations

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature