Scholarships
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The Zeta Tau Chapter and Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. gather applications from qualified students to review for scholarship opportunities. Below are the different types of scholarships that we have to offer. To retrieve an application, click on the button above the criteria for the scholarship, form is fillable.
Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship Award
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. awards the Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship to a worthy student enabling them to pursue or continue academic studies in the field of business, business administration, science, or engineering at an institution of higher learning of their choice located in the United States of America. The Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that provides a college scholarship up to $3,000 for the academic year for students pursing a degree at a four-year institution.
Alice P. Allen National Scholarship Award
The Alice P. Allen National Scholarship is named in honor of Iota’s second National President (1946-1950). This scholarship is to be awarded to a teenage mother desiring to further her education beyond high school. Gamma Chapter manages this award locally and awards $250.00 locally to the one winner selected to compete for the national $2,000.00 award.
The Fredda Witherspoon National Scholastic Scholarship
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority awards scholarships for scholastic achievement to graduating female high school seniors wishing to pursue a college degree in business-related fields. The National Scholarship is awarded annually. Judging criteria will include academic performance/achievement, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and financial need.
Evelyn D. Wilkey National Youth Essay Contest
The National Essay Contest is open to all middle and high school students. Each chapter may sponsor a student in each of the categories, ensuring that each one is judged within his/her correct age/school category. Each student will prepare her/his essay for National American Education Week based on the theme that has been selected by the National Board of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. After the local chapter’s judging, send the winner from each age grouping to your Regional Representative.
Future Iota Leader (FIL) Scholarship
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is proud to offer a one-time $1,000.00 FIL Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support and is awarded to a deserving FIL, a high school senior, who will pursue a degree in a business-related field of study.
The scholarship is for one year and will be sent directly to the college or university.
The winner will be selected based on SAT/ACT scores and additional eligibility requirements established by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated. Judging criteria will include academic performance/achievement, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. A committee of non-partisan judges will evaluate all essays. All decisions of the judges are final.
