Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-

Sigma Theta Zeta Chapter Scholarship

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated-Sigma Theta Zeta Chapter awards young ladies’ scholarships for their exceptional leadership and academic achievement.

Laura L. Hicks-Thomas Memorial Scholarship
The Laura L. Hicks-Thomas Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 after the passing of our beloved sister and charter member. Laura L. Hicks-Thomas was an educator and alumni of East Chicago Central High School (Class of '92).

Betty Jean Wells Memorial Scholarship EC Central senior student / NWI senior student
The Betty Jean Wells Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 and in honor our sorority sister and charter member, Betty Jean Wells. She passed away in 2008 and was an educator as well.

APPLICATION CRITERIA -
All applicants must:
*Be a female senior at East Chicago Central High School(Laura L Hicks Thomas)

Be a male or female senior at East Chicago Central High School(Betty Jean Wells)/and any NWI high school 
Be accepted to a 2- or 4-year college or university.
*GPA of 2.5 or higher.

2027 application dates to be announced.