Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Nu Theta Zeta Chapter
Hester Shoto
Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Application Deadline March 31, 2017
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Hester E. Shoto
Hester Shoto frequently stated that the three most important things in her life were her God, her family and her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Ms. Shoto became a member of Zeta Phi Beta in 1954. She had the distinction of being a Life
Member and held very prominent positions at the National (Parliamentarian, National History Advisory Board member, and Sargent-at-Arms), Regional (Historian, Corresponding Secretary, and chairperson for six committees), and Local (Undergraduate Chapter Advisor, President of Graduate Chapter) levels of the sorority. She chartered the Sigma Alpha Chapter on the campus of Kent State University in Kent, OH and the Nu Theta Zeta Graduate Chapter in Warrensville Heights, OH.
Ms. Shoto shared her talents with the Pan Hellenic Council of Greater Cleveland as President, 1st and 2nd Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Parliamentarian, Chaplain, and Historian.
She was also an active member of Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH.
Her credo "God is first in my Life", exemplified the life and legacy of Soror Hester Shoto.
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The Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. welcome your scholarship application. We anticipate numerous applications each year. So we ask that you do a careful job in preparing your application.
1. Read the entire scholarship booklet before you begin to complete the scholarship application. This is VERY important.
2. Be careful. Take the necessary time to follow the instructions and complete the application fully and accurately.
3. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated prefers to have the entire application typed. The Personal/Community Essays MUST be typed.
4. The Scholarship Committee MUST RECEIVE ALL materials by:
Deadline: March 31, 2017.
No Exceptions.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application has to be complete with all supporting documents and verifications attached. The Scholarship Committee will not review the application if required material is incomplete or missing.
Mail application to:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Nu Theta Zeta Chapter
Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 28617
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128.
5. Should you have any questions, email: , and a member of the committee will be happy to assist you.
6. Order your high school transcripts immediately.
7. Request your letter of recommendation immediately.
8. All applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university as a full-time student.
9. The application has four sections:
Section 1: Personal Data
Section 2: Transcript and Letter of Recommendation
Section 3: Personal Essay
Section 4: Consent
REMEMBER
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING!
10. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Nu Theta Zeta Chapter will notify the winning applicant by mail, email, and telephone regarding the decisions of the Scholarship Committee. Agreement to accept the scholarship shall be done via telephone to the phone number provided on the winning application. Failure to response may result in the rescission of an awarded scholarship.
11. The entire scholarship application and booklet may be photocopied, if necessary.
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SECTION 1
PERSONAL DATA
Applicant’s Name: ______
Last First Middle
Applicant’s DOB (Month/Day/Year): ______
Mailing Address ______
Street
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City State Zip Code
Telephone (______) ______Cell Phone (______) ______
Student Email: ______
Parent/Guardian Name: ______
Parent/Guardian Email: ______
From which high school will you graduate?______
What major(s) are you considering pursuing in college?
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To which colleges have you applied? (Please note if you have been accepted)
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Are you a member of any sorority related auxiliary group? If so, what organization are you a part of?
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Do you know any members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated? If so, please list their name(s) below.
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Please list your favorite school subject and explain why it is your favorite.
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Please list your least favorite school subject and why it is your least favorite.
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What extracurricular activities have you participated in while in high school and indicate which office you held, if any?
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What other organizations are you a member of and indicate which office you held, if any? (Ex.: Church usher board - secretary)
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What other information would you like us to know about you?
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SECTION 2
Transcript and Letter of Recommendation
TRANSCRIPT
Applicants must provide an official transcript. This transcript should be requested from your high school as soon as possible. You should submit an officially sealed transcript with your application. A transcript will be considered official only if you provide the transcript in a high school envelope sealed by official school personnel.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation. Teachers, guidance counselors, employers or similar individuals should write the letter of recommendation. Your full name should appear on your letter of recommendation. You are to submit your letter of recommendation with your application.
NOTE: Please also submit copies of your acceptance letter(s) from colleges
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SECTION 3
PERSONAL ESSAY
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has as its motto “A community-conscious, action-oriented organization”. As you are a part of the next generation of leaders in this community, please tell us how you would use your education/career goals to serve our community.
COMMUNITY ESSAY
What is a current issue that affects teens in today’s society and if given the opportunity, how would you implement the ideal program to address this concern.
Your essay must be typed (typewriter or computer) and double-spaced, using Times New Roman
12 pt font. Your essay should be 300-500 words. Identify all pages as your Personal/Community Essay. Include your full name typed in the upper right hand corner of every page of your essay(s).
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SECTION 4
CONSENT
Read and sign the following consent.
I have read, understood, and agree that falsification of any information provided shall result in elimination from consideration for a Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship and rescission of any scholarship award.
Applicant's Name:
Last First Middle
Applicant's Signature:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Parents Telephone: ( )
Area Code
Date: Month/Day/Year
THANK YOU!