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Achievement Scholarships

Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Variable (funded from annual General Scholarship Fund contributions)

Deadline

February 27, 2027

154 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Achievement Scholarships

Overview: Scholarships awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students, with funding from annual contributions to the General Scholarship Fund.

Award Details:

  • Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students

  • Funded through annual contributions to the General Scholarship Fund

  • Variable award amounts based on fund availability

  • Most common scholarship type awarded (based on recipient lists showing majority of recipients receiving Achievement Scholarships)
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity in good standing

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with plans for full-time education
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership in Zeta Tau Alpha

  • Academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0)

  • Active participation in chapter, campus and community activities

  • Financial need
  • Application Process: Apply through the same ZTA Foundation Scholarship application process with deadline February 27.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: scholarships@zetataualpha.org

  • Phone: (317) 872-0540
  • How to Apply

    Achievement Scholarship Application

    Apply through the ZTA Foundation Scholarship application process (see main scholarship program for detailed steps)

    Five-Step Process:
    1. Confirm eligibility (member in good standing, minimum 3.0 GPA, appropriate class level)
    2. Obtain unofficial transcript (.pdf or .jpeg format)
    3. Secure one recommendation from ZTA officer, advisor, professor, or employer
    4. Complete online application through SmarterSelect
    5. Submit all materials by February 27, 11:59 p.m. PT

    Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership in Zeta Tau Alpha

  • Academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0)

  • Active participation in chapter, campus and community activities

  • Financial need
  • What Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    7
    Total given
    $1.89M
    Median grant
    $30K
    Range
    $5,830–$862K
    • By dollars: Indiana 49%, New York 33%, Georgia 17%. Top recipient cities: Carmel, IN; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity · Carmel, IN

      Education & leadership development

      $862K

    • Breast Cancer Research Foundation · New York, NY

      Breast cancer sponsor

      $625K

    • American Cancer Society · Atlanta, GA

      Breast cancer sponsor

      $325K

    • Indiana University Foundation · Indianapolis, IN

      Service grant

      $30K

    • Purdue University Cancer Research Center · West Lafayette, IN

      Service grant

      $25K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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