Evelyn D. Wilkey National Youth Essay Contest
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
The Evelyn D. Wilkey National Youth Essay Contest is open to middle and high school students, 6-12th grade, male and female. Each year youth compose essays related to the theme for American Education Week. Awards are given on local and national levels.
Fredda Witherspoon National Scholastic Scholarship
Application Deadline: January 25, 2025
The Fredda Witherspoon National Scholastic Scholarship is awarded to a female graduating high school senior with a desire to pursue a college degree in a business-related field. Judging criteria will be based scholastic achievement to include academic performance/achievement, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and financial need.
Future Iota Leaders Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 22, 2025
This scholarship offers financial support to a deserving Future Iota Leader (FIL) who must be a high school senior and will pursue a degree in a business-related field of study. Open to Male and Female applicants. The scholarship awards $1,000 for one year and will be sent directly to the college or university in which the applicant attends.
Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 2, 2025
The Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship (DNHMS) is awarded to a graduating high school student or a continuing college student, who graduated from high school within the past 4 years, enabling them to pursue or continue academic studies in the field of business, business administration, science, or engineering at an institution of higher learning of their choice located in the United States of America. This scholarship awards up to $3000 for the academic year for students pursuing a degree at a four-year institution.
Alice P. Allen National Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 23, 2025
The Alice P. Allen National Scholarship is named in honor of Iota’s second National President (1946-1950) is awarded to a teenage mother desiring to further her education beyond high school. This scholarship awards $2,000.00 for one year and is sent to the selected college or university to be applied to the recipient’s tuition.
Anna J. Steen Eastern Regional Scholarship
Application Deadline: TBD
The Anna J. Steen Scholarship is awarded to a graduating female high school student who plans to enter the field of business and/or other professions. This scholarship is conducted by the Eastern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated and administered through the local chapters. This scholarship awards $1,000 to the winner.