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Academic Scholarships

Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $17,500

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Current deadline
February 28, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 28 · November 1

From the program guidelines: “Application Period: November 1 - February 28 annually”

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Other requirements

  • Undergraduate brothers of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
  • Members of affiliated fraternities: Kappa Nu, Phi Alpha, Phi Epsilon Pi, Phi Sigma Delta, and Zeta Beta Tau
  • Facing unexpected expenses or financial hardship

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States (Indiana-based, serves ZBT fraternity members nationwide)

Focus Areas: Financial support for undergraduate education

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate brothers of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
  • Members of affiliated fraternities: Kappa Nu, Phi Alpha, Phi Epsilon Pi, Phi Sigma Delta, and Zeta Beta Tau
  • Facing unexpected expenses or financial hardship

Program Background:
With a proud history spanning almost 75 years, the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation has awarded over $2,000,000 in total scholarship funds to undergraduate brothers. Growing exponentially from a single $250 scholarship, the program continues to help brothers complete their college education without financial barriers.

Application Period: November 1 - February 28 annually

Contact Information:

  • Zeta Beta Tau Foundation
  • 1320 City Center Dr Suite 225
  • Carmel, IN 46032
  • (317) 334-1898
  • Website: zbtfoundation.org

Organization Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period: November 1 - February 28 annually

Steps to Apply:

  1. Visit the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation website (zbtfoundation.org)
  2. Locate the scholarship application portal
  3. Complete the application with required information and supporting materials
  4. Submit application by February 28 deadline

Required Materials:
Detailed requirements and instructions available on the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation website. Specific materials not fully detailed in provided content.

Note: All necessary details, including requirements and instructions, are available on the Foundation's website.

What Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$566K
Median grant
$283K
Range
$241K–$325K
  • By dollars: California 57%, Indiana 43%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Indianapolis, IN.

Example grants

  • Zeta Beta Tau - Alpha Rho Chapter · Los Angeles, CA

    Educational programs

    $325K

  • Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity · Indianapolis, IN

    Educational programs

    $241K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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