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Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Minimum $12,500 each

Deadline

February 27, 2027

154 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Founders Grants

Overview: Annual grants provided to members pursuing post-baccalaureate (graduate) degrees.

Award Details:

  • Nine grants awarded annually

  • Minimum of $12,500 each

  • Funded through a combination of endowed monies and General Scholarship Fund

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree (graduate-level education)

  • Must meet all general ZTA scholarship eligibility requirements:

    • - Member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity in good standing
    - Minimum GPA of 3.0
    - Full-time student status

    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

    Founders Grants Application

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

    Key Requirements:

  • Complete online application through SmarterSelect

  • Provide unofficial transcript (.pdf or .jpeg format)

  • Secure one recommendation from ZTA officer, advisor, professor, or employer

  • Submit all materials by February 27, 11:59 p.m. PT

  • Select graduate degree option when starting application

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership in Zeta Tau Alpha

  • Academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0)

  • Active participation in chapter, campus and community activities

  • Financial need

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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.

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    • 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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