Fairrilla Emory White Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

The Fairrilla Emory White Scholarship was created in honor of a significant African American educator and founding member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Zeta Chapter. Mrs. White, who was born in Dallas on October 7, 1898, was set to be recognized as Dallas' "oldest living teacher of record," but sadly, she passed away just two days before the award ceremony. A trailblazer in education, Mrs. White completed her studies at Dallas' Colored High School in 1916 and Bishop College in Marshall, Texas in 1920. She served as a teacher at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA before returning to Dallas in 1922. She taught mathematics at Dallas' Fred Douglass and Phyllis Wheatley Elementary schools and, starting in 1924, at Booker T. Washington High School.

Objective

The scholarship aims to reward a female high school senior who has demonstrated academic excellence throughout her high school years.

Award

The recipient will be chosen based on the provided documents and recommendation letters, as well as an interview. The award ceremony will take place in Spring 2025.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be a female high school senior.
2. Applicant must intend to continue education after high school (2-or 4-year college/university).
3. Applicant must be a resident of a city within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
4. Applicant must not plan to join another NPHC-affiliated Sorority while receiving the award.

Application Process

The application period for the scholarship begins on November 16, 2024, and ends on January 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted. Click here to download a student checklist with the steps below and scholarship information for all offered scholarships.

To apply, applicants must follow these steps:

1. Create a folder in your Google Drive and name it First Last_24-25 KZ Scholarships (ex: Jane Doe_24-25 KZ Scholarships).
2. Adjust the share settings on your folder to allow "anyone with the link" to view.
3. Create and name six (6) additional folders within the main folder as listed below:
4. Create and name six (6) additional folders within the main folder as listed below and insert corresponding documents:
   1. Official transcript (Unweighted GPA-4.0 scale)- Insert a copy of your official high school transcript with rank and unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) in this folder. Ensure you have requested an unweighted copy of the transcript from your counselor.
   2. Community Service/Volunteer Hours- Insert a single consolidated document showing all community service and volunteer hours with dates of activities and total hours calculated in this folder.
   3. Student Extracurricular Activities- Insert a single consolidated document of extracurricular activities and awards, etc. with dates of activities in this folder.
   4. Recommendation Letters- Insert two letters of recommendation from any of the following: High School Teacher/Administrator/Counselor, Community Leader, Minister/Church Leader or Supervisor from work or Community Service Project in this folder.
   5. Scholarship Essay (PDF Copy)- Insert a PDF copy of your essay with a name that includes the scholarship's name (ex: Fairrilla E. White Essay) in this folder. Fairrilla E. White essay Topic: In 500 words or less, explain how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your goals and why you should be the recipient of this award.
   6. Headshot (JPEG or PNG)- Insert a digital photo (headshot) in JPEG or PNG format in this folder.
5. Complete the application online.
6. Include your Google folder link in section number (6) of the application. Ensure the link is set to “anyone with link” may view. The application and Google folder submission must be completed by January 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM.