2026 Scholarship Application

2026

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter

ARE YOU A

GRADUATING

SENIOR?

Looking for $$$$?

Enter the

Zeta Beta Sigma

Benson Tyrone Atkins (BTA) Scholarship Essay Contest

Over $5,000 In Scholarships!

Eligibility Criteria: To be considered for a scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be a graduating high school senior

• Complete a scholarship application

• Three letters of recommendation (2 from school and 1 from community, not family or friends)

• Complete a 500-word essay on the topic identified

• Submit official high school transcripts showing a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Provide a letter of acceptance and verification from an accredited college, university or technical College

Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification.

Essay:

The applicant will submit a 500-word essay, typed, double spaced using arial, 12 pt. font addressing the

identified topic. The chapter will release the essay topic and begin accepting application submissions

March 1, 2026, through April 31, 2026.

The applicants’ name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and school name must appear

in the top right-hand corner of the first page of the essay. If you have any questions or want more

information, please e-mail: education@fayettevillencsigmas.org

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST BE RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED BY: April 31, 2026.

Winners will be notified by June 1, 2026.

Submit your complete packet via e-mail: education@fayettevillencsigmas.org, Attn: BTA Scholarship Committee

Or Mail:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Attn: Zeta Beta Sigma,

BTA Scholarship Committee, P .O. Box 72828

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307