Scholarship Application Form

Ron Thornton Education Scholarship Application - High School Students

Please fill out the application then click on Submit Application at the bottom
The Sigma-Zeta Council of Southern California was established in 2007 to foster unity among the Southern California Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The Sigma-Zeta Council of Southern California supports academic, educational, philanthropic, and leadership development projects and programs and commits itself to making a difference on collegiate campuses and in the community.

This scholarship offers $1,000 to a current high school senior. An eligible applicant must be a high school senior during the 2026-2027 academic year and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete this application form, which includes responding to the essay question and submitting an unofficial transcript and two letters of recommendation. November 21, 2026, by 11:59pm. Once your application is received, you will be required to complete a photo release form. Contact the Sigma Zeta Council Scholarship Committee at SoCalSZCScholarship@gmail.com should you have any questions.
Personal Information
Name:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail Address:
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Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
School Information
High School currently attending
High School
Anticipated Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Cumulative GPA
Grade Point Average
Are you a member of an auxiliary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.? If so, which one? Which chapter?
Community Involvement
Are you a member of an auxiliary of another Divine Nine organization? If yes, which one? Which chapter?
Community Involvement
First Recommender

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First NameLast Name
Email
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Second Recommender

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Name

First NameLast Name
Email
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Phone Number
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Upload Letters of Recommendation

Two (2) current letters of recommendation, written within the last 12 months.
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Unofficial Transcripts

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Additional Information
Describe your extra-curricular activities, including participation in sports, community activities, and organizations and list any leadership positions held?
What is your major and what are your career aspirations?
How will receiving this scholarship benefit you?
Essay Question
Essay Question - How will this scholarship help you pursue a college education, and what academic, personal, or career goals do you hope to achieve while in college? Your response must be a minimum of 500 words, double-spaced.
Signatures
Student Signature
Student Signature Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Eligibility Requirements:
- High School Senior
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
- Academic Year: 2026-2027
Important Notice:
All scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Sigma Zeta Council Joint Founders Day Celebration on Saturday, January 16, 2027 (Tentative). This event provides an opportunity to celebrate your achievement and meet donors and community leaders.
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Ron Thornton Education Scholarship Application - High School Students