How much funding does Endowed Scholarships provide?

Endowed Scholarships provides Variable (based on yearly interest generated by endowed funds) in funding.

When is the deadline for Endowed Scholarships?

The deadline is February 27, 2027.

Endowed Scholarships

Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Variable (based on yearly interest generated by endowed funds)

Deadline

February 27, 2027

154 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Endowed Scholarships

Overview: 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

How to Apply

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

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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