Scholarships

The Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation is proud to support the great students of Central State University through the gifts of scholarships and mentoring.   The Foundation presents two types of scholarships annually as follows: 

Mr. & Mrs. Reginald E.H. Butts Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship will be presented to Central State University (CSU) student from the

Cleveland, Ohio area that qualifies, to cover a portion of their college expenses. All CSU students are

eligible to apply. Eligible students must complete an application, be in good standing with the University,

be a United States citizen, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 grade scale). 

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit the following:

• A completed application form
• An essay
• An unofficial copy of academic transcript(s)

The selection process will include an interview conducted by members of our scholarship committee and

a thorough review of individual applications with a focus on financial need, academic performance,

demonstrated leadership skills, and community service. All required documentation must be submitted no

later than October 15, 2021. Visit the download section to download and complete an application.  The completed scholarship application should be emailed to info@dzalumnifoundation.org. 

The Dr. Arthur E. Thomas Scholarship

Five (5) $2,000 scholarships to Central State University (CSU) students that qualify, to cover a portion  of their college expenses. All CSU students are eligible to apply. Eligible students must complete an application, be in good standing with the University, be a United States citizen, and have a cumulative  GPA of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 grade scale)  To apply for the scholarship, students must submit the following:  

• A completed application form  
• An essay  
• An unofficial copy of academic transcript(s)  

The selection process will include an interview conducted by members of our scholarship committee and  a thorough review of individual applications with a focus on financial need, academic performance,  demonstrated leadership skills, and community service. All required documentation must be submitted no  later than October 15, 2021.  Visit the download section to download and complete an application. The completed scholarship application should be emailed to info@dzalumnifoundation.org.