Monica L. Taylor Community Service Scholarship ___

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,Inc. Beta Iota Zeta Graduate Chapter - Bloomington-Normal

Check scholarship(s) applying for:

Monica L. Taylor Community Service Scholarship ___

Z.P.E.T.E. (Zetas Promoting Excellence through Education) ___

****Applications must be completed using blue or black ink ****

Personal Information

Last Name ______First Name ______

Address ______City______State_____ Zip Code______

Phone Number ______/______Email Address______

Parent/Guardian’s name ______

Current Year in School ______Grade point average______out of a scale of ______

Career Aspiration/Goal______

High School Attending ______Dates Attended ______

College/University Applied for/Attending______Acceptance Letter: Yes ___ No ___

Community Service Activities and Personal Achievements: (include dates, use additional paper if needed) ______

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Essay Question: (Must be a minimum of 750 words - typed, Arial 12pt, must include name, date, and title of the essay)

Monica L Taylor Essay Question:“If you were running for an office as a civic leader within your community,what would you chose as the platform for your campaign?” Please describe your approach.

Zeta Academic and ZPETE: “Focusing on our new President and Administration,discuss how potential law changes can impact you, your family and your community?“ Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: Immigration, Healthcare Reform, Education – Federal vs State mandates, Same Sex Marriage.

Attach most recent school transcript/end of year grades ____

Attach one letter of recommendation from a Teacher or Counselor ______

(must be on school letterhead and sealed in a signed envelope)

Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of registration at an accredited college or university by August 30, 2018. For questions: Contact NiColeHigginbothan at

Mail completed application (must be postmarked) by March 31, 2018to:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 986 Bloomington, IL 61702-0986

Attached: ___ Essay ___ Application ___ Official Transcript ___1 Letter of Recommendation

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Iota Zeta Chapter

Scholarship Program

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood & Finer Womanhood. In keeping with those principles, we are proud to offer the following scholarships: Since 1995, Beta Iota Zeta Chapter has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and fellowships for higher education to students in the community.

Thescholarshipsare funded through community events such as our annual Blue Valentine Dance, as well as contributions and gifts from sorority members and non-members.

Monica L. Taylor Community Service Scholarship

Onescholarship will be given to a qualifying African-American high school senior who contributes to the community by volunteering in community service activities and has plans to continue academic studies at an accredited2/4-year college or university. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0, or equivalent, and attend high school in the Bloomington/Normal area. This scholarship is named after Our Triumphant Soror Monica L Taylor who served within our community anda faithful member of BIZ.

Z.P.E.T.E. (Zetas Promoting Excellence through Education) Scholarship

Onescholarship will be given to a qualifying African-American non-traditional student; who is a single parent and pursuing a degree at an accredited 2/4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and live in the Bloomington/Normal community.