$11,500 in Scholarships to be Awarded by Alpha Zeta Foundation

The Alpha Zeta Foundation annually awards a select number of outstanding Alpha Zeta student members scholarships based on scholastic achievement, leadership abilities, character, community service, and financial need.

The National Alpha Zeta Scholarship Program is funded through the Alpha Zeta Foundation thanks to the continuing generous support of alumni and friends. Contributions to the Alpha Zeta Foundation further the goals and success of outstanding students interested in serving agriculture. 

Given that scholarships were not awarded during the 2021-2022 academic year, two sets of scholarships will be awarded this year.  This means that even those who completed their undergraduate degree during the 2022-2023 academic year may still apply for a scholarship.

At least four scholarships will be awarded for each of the two scholarship periods:

     Burkett-Cunningham-Dennis Scholarship: $2,300

     G.W. Roach Scholarship: $1,150

     Centennial Scholarship: $1,150

     Alpha Zeta Foundation: $1,150

More than one Alpha Zeta Foundation Scholarship may be awarded for each scholarship period at the sole discretion of the AZ Foundation.

Application Deadline

Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time

Who may apply?

To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be, or have been, an Alpha Zeta member in good standing and active in his/her Alpha Zeta chapter during the scholarship award period(s).
  2. Be, or have been, enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with at least one year (two semesters) remaining during the scholarship award period(s).
  3. If currently an undergraduate and pursuing an advanced degree, an applicant must provide proof of admission into an agricultural or veterinary medicine program for the following academic year.
Notification e-mail messages were sent to all student members meeting the criteria for one or both sets of scholarships on Sunday, May 7.  If you have any questions about whether or not you are eligible to apply for the scholarships, please contact the Alpha Zeta National Office at info@alphazeta.org or 636-449-5090.  We'll check our membership records and give you an answer quickly.

How does one apply?

Fortunately, only one scholarship application is necessary.  The Alpha Zeta National Office staff will consult the national membership records to determine which scholarship(s) applicants are eligible for which scholarship(s).

Click here to access the scholarship application.

Scholarship Application Checklist

  1. Confirm you are or were a member in good standing who paid his/her dues to the National Office during the applicable scholarship period(s).  If you have questions about this, please contact the Alpha Zeta National Office at info@alphazeta.org or 636-449-5090.
  2. Completed Scholarship Application, which includes the following required uploads:
  • Undergraduate Collegiate Transcript
  • Resume or Curriculum Vita
  • Two letters of recommendation are required, and up to three will be accepted. 
    • One letter of recommendation MUST be from an Alpha Zeta advisor or person familiar with your Alpha Zeta involvement.
    • Another letter of recommendation from someone such as an employer, faculty member, staff employee, etc.
  • Headshot Photograph -- 300 dpi or higher resolution -- 10MB size limit -- JPG or GIF preferred.  This photograph will NOT be used to evaluate your application.  It will be used to announce the scholarship winners.

Evaluation Criteria

A committee from the Alpha Zeta Foundation will evaluate all qualifying applications based on the following criteria:

Members who have, or had, less than 12 months of membership in Alpha Zeta during the applicable scholarship period will have their applications evaluated as new members with less emphasis placed on their Alpha Zeta experiences.

Leadership 40 Points
Alpha Zeta offices held, committee work, other activities & plans for future involvement   10 points
Campus, community or other participation & activities  20 points
Work experience 10 points
Character 30 Points
Goals and future plans 15 points
Evaluation of recommendation letters 15 points
Scholarship 20 Points
Grades & evaluation of subjects completed 15 points
Honors received for scholarship 5 points
Other 10 Points
Financial information and other information not listed above  

 

Members who have, or had, more than 12 months of membership in Alpha Zeta during the applicable scholarship period will have their applications evaluated as continuing members with more emphasis placed on their Alpha Zeta experiences.

Leadership 40 Points
Alpha Zeta offices held, committee work, other activities & plans for future involvement   20 points
Campus, community or other participation & activities  10 points
Work experience 10 points
Character 30 Points
Goals and future plans 15 points
Evaluation of recommendation letters 15 points
Scholarship 20 Points
Grades & evaluation of subjects completed 15 points
Honors received for scholarship 5 points
Other 10 Points
Financial information and other information not listed above  

 

Members who are, or will, enroll in graduate school will have their applications evaluated as graduate students using the same criteria as those applied to applications from continuing students.

Leadership 40 Points
Alpha Zeta offices held, committee work, other activities & plans for future involvement   20 points
Campus, community or other participation & activities  10 points
Work experience 10 points
Character 30 Points
Goals and future plans 15 points
Evaluation of recommendation letters 15 points
Scholarship 20 Points
Grades & evaluation of subjects completed 15 points
Honors received for scholarship 5 points
Other 10 Points
Financial information and other information not listed above