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2026 Scholarships

Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter and the Zeta Amicae of East Point proudly support Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.'s principle of Scholarship through the Marynette B. Lovejoy Book Scholarship, the Zora Neale Hurston Humanities Scholarship, and the Haroldine Crowder Book Scholarship.

Scholarship Launch Date
 Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship January 9, 2026
 Marynette Bonner Lovejoy Book Scholarship January 19, 2026
 Haroldine Crowder Book Scholarship January 19, 2026



Zora Neale Hurston Humanities Scholarship

The Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors in the Atlanta metropolitan area who plan to major in anthropology, philosophy, creative writing, Africana Studies, or any other area of the humanities. The mission of this scholarship is to support female students whose creativity, academic achievements, and goals reflect the issues articulated in the works and prominence of Zora Neale Hurston. 

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

Apply Online* Download Application Download Photo Release Form**
Apply Online for Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship Download Zora Neale Hurston Book Scholarship Application Download Photo Release Form


*  For security purposes, you must have a Google email account to submit an online application. Note: Google accounts are free.
** Please include a completed photo release form with your application.


Marynette B. Lovejoy Scholarship

The Lovejoy Scholarship was created to honor one of Kappa Iota Zeta chapter charter members. Mrs. Marynette B. Lovejoy was an educator in the Georgia Public School System for 38 years and was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated for 57 years.

 

Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter is proud to support Zeta's principle of scholarship through the Marynette B. Lovejoy Book Scholarship Program (MBL Scholarship). The MBL Scholarship program awards female high school graduates, past MBL Scholarship recipients and graduate Zetas with financial assistance and allows Kappa Iota Zeta to continue the legacy of literacy left by beloved chapter member Marynette B. Lovejoy.

 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Apply Online* Download Application Download Photo Release Form**
Apply Online for Lovejoy Scholarship Download Lovejoy Scholarship Application Download Photo Release Form

* For security purposes, you must have a Google email account to submit an online application.  Note: Google accounts are free.
** Please include a completed photo release form with your application. 

Haroldine Crowder Book Scholarship

The Haroldine Crowder Book Scholarship was established in 2021. The mission of the scholarship is to assist minority women with the cost of pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at an accredited higher education institution. The Haroldine Crowder Book Scholarship is awarded through a comprehensive review process completed by a designated selection committee. Areas reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to, academic accomplishments, community service, letters of reference, and personal essays. Scholarships awarded are based on the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.

 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Apply Online* Download Application Download Photo Release Form**
Apply Online for the Haroldine Crowder Scholarship Download Haroldine Crowder Scholarship Application Download Photo Release Form


* For security purposes, you must have a Google email account to submit an online application.  Note: Google accounts are free.
** Please include a completed photo release form with your application.