MISSION STATEMENT
To support higher education achievement through scholarships and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community living standards.
From inception, women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated have embraced scholarship by encouraging & achieving the highest standards in academic excellence. Through scholarships funded by its chapters, Zeta has awarded over $4 million dollars’ in scholarships to young women matriculating to an accredited 4-year university.
Remaining steadfast to the academic legacy of excellence our founders established over 104 years ago, the Rutherford County Zetas annually host an event to celebrate and present the two recipients of the Shannon L. Martin Memorial Scholarship endowment with a $1,000 scholarship each.
The 2024 scholarship recipients are Angel Shania Rushing & Taiya Camille Lacy. These extremely deserving ladies were celebrated April 20th at Sigma Chi Zeta’s Jazzy Blue on the Lawn – The All White Sneakers and Sandals Soiree held at the historic Oakland’s Mansion located in Murfreesboro, TN.
All donations to the Shannon L. Martin Memorial Scholarship endowment are tax deductible. Please contact us at info@rutherfordcountyzetas.org to request a receipt for your donation.
The 2025 award cycle is open
If you are or know of a 2025 graduating female student in Rutherford County who could benefit from this scholarship, have her apply by February 28, 2025 when the award cycle closes.
Shannon L. Martin is a triumphant member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Shannon ignited her light of Zeta in 2001 in Nashville, TN. Shannon was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. An exemplary educator, Shannon impacted and touched the lives of many children as a teacher in both the Rutherford County, TN and Huntsville, AL school systems.
Following in the footsteps of many great Zetas before her, Shannon not only touched the lives children but the men and women in the community through her dedication of service to others. Shannon’s shining spirit and smiling face could always be found lending a helping hand to all those she encountered. Shannon was a charter member of the Sigma Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Rutherford County Zetas.
Honoring her scholastic & service legacy Sigma Chi Zeta established the 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐋. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 endowment to assist female high school graduates living in Rutherford County who will attend a four-year college or university with the expenses associated to the pursuit of a higher education.
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