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Scholarship Applications

The application period for the Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation scholarships has closed.  We appreciate your interest in scholarship opportunities. Continue to visit this page for future updates regarding The Foundation. 


For nearly 20 years, the Foundation has proudly awarded nearly $120,000 in scholarships, directly impacting the academic journeys and futures of dozens of deserving students. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of alumni, corporate sponsors, and supporters who contribute via our annual Homecoming Reception and other fundraising initiatives. Read more. 

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

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

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 satisfy the following requirements:  


  • Completed application  
  • Be in good standing with the University, 
  • Be a United States citizen, 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 grade scale).  
  • A 750-1000 word essay on the following topic: 


Examine the factors contributing to the increasing divide in political views in the USA and its impact on the United States and the world. 

The Dr. Arthur E. Thomas Scholarship

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

Mr. & Mrs. Reginald E.H. Butts 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 satisfy the following requirements:  


  • Completed application  
  • Be in good standing with the University, 
  • Be a United States citizen, 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 grade scale).  
  • A 750-1000 word essay on the following topic: 


Examine the factors contributing to the increasing divide in political views in the USA and its impact on the United States and the world. 

The Peter and Nikeya Gibbs Scholarship

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

The Peter and Nikeya Gibbs Scholarship

One (1) scholarship will be awarded to students based on at least one of the following demographics:  


  • Caribbean background, especially Trinidad and Tobago,  
  • New York City  
  • Member of ROTC  
  • Accounting major  


Eligible students must be a sophomore, junior or senior and complete an application, be in good standing with the University, and have a cumulative GPA 2.7 -2.99. 

A one page essay on why the applicant chose their field of study and what they intend to do after college must accompany the application. Applicants must agree to a video conference with Peter and Nikeya Gibbs.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Asa Bonds - Greensboro, NC

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Cameron Baldwin - Ypsilanti, MI

Senior

Business Major - GPA 4.0

Cameron Baldwin - Ypsilanti, MI

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Cameron Baldwin - Ypsilanti, MI

Senior 

Political Science/Pre-Law - GPA 3.72

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Junior

Chemistry - GPA 3.78

Ivory Payne - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Cordell Purnell - Louisville, Kentucky

Sophomore 

Marketing - GPA 3.57

MacKenzie Reid - Cleveland, OH

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

MacKenzie Reid - Cleveland, OH

Senior

Political Science - GPA 3.46 


Nathan Hart - Nassau, Bahamas

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

MacKenzie Reid - Cleveland, OH

Junior

Music Education - GPA 3.51


Jermaine Duncan - Toledo, OH

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

Sophomore

Business Finance GPA 3.6

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

Darielle Major - Nassau, Bahamas

Junior

Business Administration - GPA 3.39

Keith Brockman - Pittsburgh

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Junior

Business Administration GPA 3.7

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Senior

Exercise Science - GPA 4.0

Alex Payne - Cincinnati, OH

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Caden Williams - Cleveland, OH

Sophomore

Business Administration - GPA 3.06

Caden Williams - Cleveland, OH

Nehemiah Rathers - Gilbert, AZ

Caden Williams - Cleveland, OH


Business Administration - GPA 3.06

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