Zeta Phi Eta Foundation Scholarships Page

History of the Foundation
The Zeta Phi Eta endowment fund was established in 1929 at the national convention in Syracuse, New York. To start the fund, Zeta purchased five 10-year $1,000 life insurance policies for campus chapter members. In 1940, the policies matured and the balance was invested in U. S. Savings Bonds. At each maturity date for 30 years, the money is reinvested.

The Zeta Phi Eta Foundation, established in 1955, is a non-profit corporation which derives its income from gifts from individual members, chapters, friends, bequests, and projects. At that time, the National Council voted to use the interest from the endowment fund for grants and scholarships. In 1964, the Zeta Phi Eta Foundation was recognized by the government as a 501(c)(3) corporation.

The following list are a sampling of recipients of Foundation grants:

You can make a difference! Give to the endowment fund! This will provide more scholarships, grants and awards to Zetas involved in worthwhile projects and studies in the communication arts and sciences. Please send your gift today!
Note: Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Scholarship Application

PLEASE NOTE: Zeta Phi Eta Foundation may award two or more awards annually. General Foundation Awards are generally given in the spring and the Marguerite Garden Jones Memorial Award are usually awarded in the fall. As such, the application deadlines are as follows:

General Foundation Awards: POSTMARKED BY APRIL 15

Marguerite Garden Jones Memorial Award: POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 15

Please list the following information:

1. Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail
   If you currently reside at a campus or temporary address, please list permanent address and phone number also.

2. Zeta Phi Eta Membership Information
   Minimum one-year Zeta membership required to apply; national dues must be also be paid. Please list the following:
   a. Chapter of initiation
   b. Year of initiation
   c. Current chapter
   d. Current status (choose one): Campus Chapter Member,
       Professional Chapter Member, Member-at-Large
   
   
3. Student Status
   a. If you are presently a student, what is your classification? (Undergraduate year, Master's, Doctoral, Other)
   b. Please provide certified transcripts when applying for scholarship to pursue academic study.
   c. If applicable, please specify field of graduate study you plan to pursue.
   
   
4. Award You Are Applying For (choose one)
   There is no pre-determined awarded each year, applicants are encouraged to be as precise as possible. The Foundation will determine the amount of award given based on the financial state of the Foundation and merit of the project therefore awards may be adjusted accordingly.
   
   a. Zeta Foundation Award- MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 15, 2008 (continue to question 6) requested amount: $__________
   
   b. Marguerite Garden Jones Memorial Award- MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2008 (note: This award is not limited to the pursuit of a degree (course work), and may be used for a self-designed project.) requested amount: $__________
   
   
5. Activities/Honors- List briefly:
   a. Work for Zeta Phi Eta
   b. Extracurricular activities
   c. Offices, honors, awards
   d. Hobbies and community service
   
   
6. Essay
   State why you are applying for funds in 500 words or less. If applying for the Marguerite Garden-Jones award, give details of the project you wish to accomplish.
   
   
7. References
   Ask two people to send letters of reference on your behalf directly to the Foundation. Please note the following:

   1. At least one reference must be from a member of Zeta Phi Eta (the other can be from any other person familiar with your work)
   2. Voting Members of National Council may not submit a reference on your behalf
      
      

Contact Information:
Scholarship applications and all donations should be sent to:

Zeta Phi Eta Foundation
C/o Zeta Phi Eta Central Office
1512 24th Ave. #36
Kenosha, WI 53140
(414)881-7381

Please direct any questions to Foundation Executive Director, Valerie Glowinski at foundation@zetaphieta.org.

For more information on awards, scholarships, or setting up an award or scholarship, please contact Zeta Phi Eta National President Maria Burns (president@zetaphieta.org) or the Foundation Executive Director Valerie Glowinski (foundation@zetaphieta.org).