2026 African American Scholarship Application

2026 African American Scholarship Application

Must be submitted by February 28, 2026
For optimal results, complete this application on a laptop or desktop computer. Using a phone or tablet is not recommended.

After submission, please have your counselor complete the Academic Verification Form found on the last page of the application.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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$2,500 African American Female Scholarship
- African American female high school senior graduating from any public high school in Montgomery, Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, or Liberty County, Texas
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Plans to attend a 4-year university or college
- Financial need
Additional Scholarship Information
- Awarded for Fall 2026 term (August/ September 2026)
- Scholarship is paid directly to the recipient
- Enrollment verification and recipient tax identification number required before check disbursement.
- Scholarship recipients will be required to submit a video (more details to follow).
Additional Submission Requirements

Two letters of recommendation, one color headshot, essay, official high school transcript, and academic verification form
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
List any other names used
Gender
Race
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Where do you currently attend school? Include school name, city and state.
Current Grade Point Average/ Scale
Current School Activities & Organizations
Current Community Activities
Honors, Awards & Recognitions
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

List Other Scholarships, Grants & Economic Awards Received
Name of Anticipated College/ University / Trade School (including city & state)
Anticipated Major/ Field of Study

FAMILY INFORMATION
Parent / Guardian 1

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Employer & Occupation
Parent / Guardian 2

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Employer & Occupation
Current Household Income
How many people live in your household?
How many minors (18 years old or younger) live in your household?
How many college/ trade/ technical school students live in your household?

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Upload your OFFICIAL high school transcript dated within 90 days here

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Letter of Recommendation 1 dated within 90days

Letter must be on personal or business letterhead and must be written by one of the following: high school teacher or administrator, minister or community leader, or a community service/ volunteer reference - no relatives or family members
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Letter of Recommendation 2 dated within 90 days

Letter must be on personal or business letterhead and must be written by one of the following: high school teacher or administrator, minister or community leader, or a community service/ volunteer reference - no relatives or family members
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Photograph (color headshot of applicant only, 5000 KB maximum)

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Essay (include information about yourself, your educational goals and professional aspirations, current employment (if applicable), and explain why you should receive this award)

One to two, double-spaced, typed pages/ 12-point Times New Roman font
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Name

First NameLast Name
To complete your application, have your high school counselor complete the Academic Verification Form at https://bit.ly/AcademicVerification.
Applicant Certification

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from any and all scholarships offered by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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2026 African American Scholarship Application

For optimal results, complete this application on a laptop or desktop computer. Using a phone or tablet is not recommended.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Additional Submission Requirements

APPLICANT INFORMATION

FAMILY INFORMATION

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Applicant Certification