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. 

At least five scholarships will be awarded for each academic year:

     Burkett-Cunningham-Dennis Scholarship: $2,300

     Clifford L. and Linda B. Bampton Scholarship: $1,725

     G.W. Roach Scholarship: $1,150

     Centennial Scholarship: $1,150

     Alpha Zeta Foundation Scholarship: $1,150

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

Applications from active student members enrolled for the 2024-2025 academic year will be accepted beginning on January 21, 2025.  The application submission deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. 

Click here to access the online application form.

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

Applications from active student members enrolled for the 2024-2025 academic year will be accepted beginning on January 21, 2025.  The application submission deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. 

Click here to access the online application form.

1. Confirm you are a member in good standing (one who paid his/her dues to the National Office) of a Chapter or Colony in good standing. 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.

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

Members who have less than 12 months of membership in Alpha Zeta will have their applications evaluated as new members with less emphasis placed on their Alpha Zeta experiences.

Members who have more than 12 months of membership in Alpha Zeta wiill have their applications evaluated as continuing members with more emphasis placed on their Alpha Zeta experiences.

Members who are graduating and 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.