CRAWFORD W. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - 2023 FACT SHEET PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. ZETA DELTA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER
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CRAWFORD W. SMITH
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2023 FACT SHEET
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
ZETA DELTA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER
PO Box 7395
Hampton, VA 23666
zdseducation@gmail.com
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2023 Crawford W. Smith Scholarship Program
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Delta Sigma Alumni Chapter will award five
$1,000 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors demonstrating the
highest ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
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WHO IS PHI BETA SIGMA?
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded by A. Langston Taylor,
Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown on January 9, 1914, at Howard
University in Washington, DC. It is one of the ‘Divine Nine’ historically African
American fraternities and sororities.
WHO IS ZETA DELTA SIGMA?
The Zeta Delta Sigma Alumni Chapter (ZDS) was chartered in 1962 and based
in Hampton, Virginia. The chapter comprises professionals across various
industries, including aerospace, education, government, logistics, and the
armed forces.
WHO IS CRAWFORD W. SMITH?
Brother Crawford W. Smith is one of Zeta Delta Sigma Chapter’s charter
members. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the Newport News
School District, serving as the first African American Director of Personnel.
WHO MAY APPLY? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
The scholarship competition is open to any male high school senior who will
attend a four-year college or university. The scholarship does not require a
minimum grade point average. However, we hope you will identify students from
disadvantaged backgrounds and encourage them to apply.
IS THIS SCHOLARSHIP LIMITED TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS?
NO. Our fraternity prides itself on being known as the INCLUSIVE ‘we,’ not the
exclusive ‘we.’ Thus, we welcome all applicants of diverse backgrounds and
social strata.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO APPLY?
To get started, we have enclosed an application form. In addition, students must
submit a 500-word essay explaining their participation in a recent (within the last
calendar year) community service project and how it impacted themselves and
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the people they served. The Education Committee will evaluate the essays on
their content and will make recommendations for awards.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
The scholarship window will be from January 1-March 31, 2023. We will inform
the five winners by April 30, 2023.
We ask that you provide us with the date of your school’s senior/award night, so
a representative of ZDS may be present to acknowledge the awardee.
MY STUDENT IS AMONG THE WINNERS. WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
First of all, congratulations! After the notification of winners, we will provide them
with additional documents and release forms. Winners must submit proof of
enrollment before the disbursing of any winnings.
WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE WINNERS?
Aside from submitting proof of college enrollment, there are no obligations for
applying for or accepting the award.
Furthermore, please note that the winners may need to complete a release form
for promotional purposes only; the form is not required to receive the
scholarship.
Applicants and winners are not considered members of Phi Beta Sigma or ZDS
and may not represent themselves as such.
WHO MAY I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
For more information on the Crawford W. Smith Scholarship Program, please
contact the Education Committee Director at zdseducation@gmail.com.
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PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
ZETA DELTA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER
2023 CRAWFORD W. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION
APPLICANT NAME: _______________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
CITY/STATE: ______________________________ ZIP CODE: ____________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________________
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL: _________________________________________
GRADE POINT AVERAGE: ______________ SCHOLAR ATHLETE? ________
PLEASE LIST THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES YOU ARE APPLYING TO:
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PLEASE LIST ANY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ON- AND
OFF-CAMPUS GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE LIST ANY LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS HELD:
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PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY LISTED
IN YOUR ESSAY:
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:
I certify that the information I provided on this application is accurate and correct
to the best of my knowledge. I agree to submit documented evidence of
compliance with any applicable criteria if requested. I give permission to the
selection committee to contact the administrations of my high school and the
colleges to which I have applied and/or have been accepted for further
academic and/or enrollment information. I understand that I may be asked to
complete a publicity release form and share pertinent information with
appropriate scholarship donors if awarded a scholarship.
SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________
PRINT: ___________________________ DATE: ________________________
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ESSAY TOPIC: Please explain your contribution to the service activity listed
above and how your participation a) provided a tangible benefit to the
community and b) challenged your perspective on the group(s) affected.
It is imperative that you make a note of the following criteria:
• The essay must fall between 500-750 words.
• The essay must be double-spaced and written in Times New Roman with
a 12-point font.
• Essays must be either a .pdf or Word document. Please ensure that pages
4 and 5 of this document accompany your entry.
• Submissions will be accepted at zdseducation@gmail.com until March 31,
2023. No entries will be accepted beyond this date.
• Winners will be notified by email by April 30, 2023.
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