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Kappa Zeta’s Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship

Kappa Zeta's Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Kappa Zeta’s Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program that is awarded by the Kappa Zeta chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. This scholarship was established in memory of Josie Washington, who was a beloved member of the Kappa Zeta chapter and a dedicated educator in the Houston, Texas community.

The scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education at a college or university. The specific eligibility criteria and application requirements may vary from year to year, but generally include factors such as academic achievement, community involvement, leadership potential, and financial need.

If you are a graduating high school senior who is interested in the Kappa Zeta’s Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship, you should contact the Kappa Zeta chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity or your school’s guidance department for more information on the eligibility requirements and application process.

Eligibility Criteria For Kappa Zeta’s Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for Kappa Zeta’s Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship include:

  • Applicants must be a female high school senior or a female college student who is enrolled in a two or four-year college or university.
  • Applicants must be a resident of the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must be involved in community service and leadership activities.
  • Applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and an essay on a given topic.

The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more deserving applicants, and the award amount may vary. The scholarship is in memory of Josie Washington, a young girl who lost her life in a school shooting incident in Texas in 1992. The scholarship aims to support and encourage young women to pursue their academic and personal goals and to make a positive impact in their communities.

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