Zeta Omicron Collegiate Corporation  Scholarships Application

 Part 1 - General Information

Doug Shirley Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any student at Western Carolina University but preference will be given to members of TKE, their descendants, and other deserving students in obtaining a degree from Western Carolina University. The scholarship is in memory of Doug Shirley, Scroll Number 109 who was killed in the Vietnam War just after graduation from WCU. Doug was a great brother, great leader, and he touched everyone he met in a special way.   

ZO TKE Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any student at Western Carolina University but preference will be given to members of TKE, their descendants, and other deserving students in obtaining a degree from Western Carolina University. The scholarship honors the memory of other deceased ZO TEKES.  

Scholarships will be awarded in an amount to be determined by the Zeta Omicron Collegiate Corporation Scholarship Committee. A recipient may apply annually for a total of 4 years within a 5 year consecutive period of time if the recipient has (1) maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.00, (2) declared a major by the end of sophomore year, and (3) maintained the status of full time student. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good moral character, leadership, community service, and financial need. Scholarship grants will be awarded directly into the recipients account by Western Carolina University. 

The recipients of the scholarships are determined by the Scholarship Committee of Zeta Omicron Collegiate Corporation of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and the administration of Western Carolina University. Below are general criteria that will be used to determine the recipient of the scholarship: 

Qualifications and Applications:

    1. Applicants must be a full-time student in good standing at WCU or a senior in high school that will be attending WCU.
    2. Applicants must be a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, or the descendant of a member, or other deserving student as determined by the Scholarship Committee.
    3. Applicants must demonstrate community and civic involvement.
    4. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.  

             e.   Applicants should submit the completed Application Form to:  

                   CLICK ON THESE LINKS TO DOWNLOAD FORMS:  PART 2      PART 3

     Norman Bledsoe (nsbent@yahoo.com)

      Bob Edwards (

      Jonathan Fender (fender592@hotmail.com)

      Lonnie Harris (lonnhar@aol.com)

      Paul Marion (Marion1@Morrisbb.net)

f.    Considerations:

                            1. Extracurricular activities, i.e. academic, social, athletic, etc...

                          2. Community service, i.e. church, volunteer work, etc…

                          3. Character

                  g.   Recipient shall send a letter of appreciation to:

     Norman Bledsoe (nsbent@yahoo.com)

      Bob Edwards (

      Jonathan Fender (fender592@hotmail.com)

      Lonnie Harris (lonnhar@aol.com)

      Paul Marion (Marion1@Morrisbb.net)          

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS!!!   

 PART 1:  Please read and be sure you qualify for the scholarship before applying; your overall GPA must be 3.0 (no exceptions will be made to this requirement)  

PART 2:  Complete the information requested and return via email no later  than May 31, 2011 to:                            

      Norman Bledsoe (nsbent@yahoo.com)

      Bob Edwards (

      Jonathan Fender (fender592@hotmail.com)

      Lonnie Harris (lonnhar@aol.com)

      Paul Marion (Marion1@Morrisbb.net)    

      PART 3:  Have three individuals complete Part 3 of the application forms. Two of these individuals should be current professors/teachers or school personnel and one should be an employer or non-relative.  Please remind your references to return these forms via email no later than  May 31, 2011 to:

      Norman Bledsoe (nsbent@yahoo.com)

      Bob Edwards (

      Jonathan Fender (fender592@hotmail.com)

      Lonnie Harris (lonnhar@aol.com)

      Paul Marion (Marion1@Morrisbb.net) 

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PART 2 AND PART 3 OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN May 31, 2011 TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

     Norman Bledsoe (nsbent@yahoo.com)

     Bob Edwards (

     Jonathan Fender (fender592@hotmail.com)

     Lonnie Harris (lonnhar@aol.com)

                                   Paul Marion (Marion1@Morrisbb.net)   

      CLICK ON THESE LINKS TO DOWNLOAD FORMS:  PART 2      PART 3

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