The Annual Scholarship Reception

Join us for the 2025 Annual Homecoming Scholarship Reception, proudly presented by the Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation. This year’s celebration will take place at our host venue, The Marriott at the University of Dayton.

We are honored to welcome our distinguished Keynote Speaker, Brother Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., Senior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

As in years past, the Foundation will award scholarships to outstanding Central State University students and recognize the remarkable achievements of our brothers and community leaders.

Event details and ticket information for this year’s Homecoming Scholarship Reception can be found below.

The Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation sincerely thanks you for your continued support as we remain committed to our mission of "preparing young minds for tomorrow." 

WHAT: Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation Annual Homecoming Scholarship Reception

WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025 

WHERE: Tradewinds Ballroom, Marriott at University of Dayton

1414 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, Ohio

TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

PRICE: $100 per person (includes champagne reception, meal, music, awards banquet and entry to the DZ tailgate tent on Saturday October 11) 

Ticket sales have ended for the 2025 scholarship reception. However, you can still make a tax-deductible contribution to the Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation. Visit our sponsorship page for additional ways to support the Foundation.