Achievement Scholarships
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:
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria:
Application Process: Apply through the same ZTA Foundation Scholarship application process with deadline February 27.
Contact Information:
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:
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
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ZTA Foundation Scholarships (General Program)
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Amount
More than $1.5 million total distributed annually across 500+ recipients
Deadline
February 27, 2027
Recognition Scholarships
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Amount
Minimum $2,500 (minimum $2,000 donor contribution + $500 Foundation contribution)
Deadline
February 27, 2027
Founders Grants
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Amount
Minimum $12,500 each
Deadline
February 27, 2027
Endowed Scholarships
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Amount
Variable (based on yearly interest generated by endowed funds)
Deadline
February 27, 2027
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