Endowed Scholarships

Long-term scholarships established by individuals and/or chapters, generally given in honor or in memory of special Zetas. Awards are based on yearly interest generated by the endowed funds.

Award Details:

• Set up by individual and/or chapter
• Generally given in honor or in memory of a special Zeta
• Minimum donation for creation: $50,000 (given over three years)
• Scholarship amounts vary based on yearly interest generated by endowed funds
• Awarded each year based on return rate averages over rolling five-year period
• Perpetual funding mechanism ensures sustainability

For Donors/Sponsors:

• Minimum commitment: $50,000 over three years
• You may name the scholarship and provide preferred criteria (chapter, major, etc.)
• Scholarships continue in perpetuity

For Applicants:

• Must meet all general ZTA scholarship eligibility requirements:
  • Member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity in good standing
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student
  • Full-time enrollment

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
• For more information about establishing an endowed scholarship, contact ZTA Foundation

Endowed Scholarship Application

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

• Complete online application through SmarterSelect
• Provide unofficial transcript
• Secure one recommendation
• Submit all materials by February 27, 11:59 p.m. PT

For Donors/Sponsors Creating an Endowed Scholarship:

1. Contact the ZTA Foundation for detailed information
2. Make minimum commitment of $50,000 over three years
3. Name the scholarship
4. Provide preferred criteria (chapter, major, field of study, etc.)
5. Designate if scholarship is in honor or memory of someone

Scholarship Distribution:

• Awarded annually based on yearly interest generated by endowed funds
• Amount varies by fund size and investment returns
• Based on return rate averages over rolling five-year period
• Continues in perpetuity

Contact Information for Establishing:

• Phone: (317) 872-0540
• Email: scholarships@zetataualpha.org