Power of the Written Word (POWW) Scholarship

Eligibility

• Female high-school senior with overall GPA of at least 2.5.
• Reside in Prince George’s County, Maryland OR be the daughter of a financially current Tau Delta Zeta chapter member OR belong to its Archonette Club. County residence is not required for the membership alternatives.
• Seek admission to an accredited four-year college/university for the fall immediately after graduation; must attend full-time. No prior scholarship from Tau Delta Zeta or The Distinguished Pearls Foundation.

Requirements

• Submit the complete application, 300–600-word essay, official high-school transcript, one faculty/administrator or community-organization recommendation, community-service proof and high-school resume by January 22, 2027. Late/incomplete applications are not reviewed.
• Essay addresses the sponsor’s Finer Womanhood theme through women who influenced your life and the person you aspire to become; follow the current prompt.
• Official transcripts go directly to tdzscholarship@zphibtdz.org. Winners are notified by March 2027.
• No award deferral. Selected recipients provide official college-letterhead registration proof with student ID by November 1, 2027; screenshots are not accepted. Notify the sponsors of final college plans; funding depends on continued eligibility.

How to Apply

1. 1Use the online application linked from the official POWW page; prepare the essay and supporting uploads.
2. 2Arrange official transcript delivery to the scholarship email and submit the complete packet by January 22, 2027.
3. 3If selected, confirm full-time four-year enrollment and provide the required registration letter to the Foundation by November 1, 2027.