2026-2027 Scholarship Recipients

The Delta Zeta Foundation is empowering the continued education of 120 undergraduate and graduate members of the Sorority for the 2026-2027 academic year. This year’s scholarship awards total a record $435,750. In the previous five years, the Foundation awarded more than $2 million to Delta Zeta members, helping each recipient continue their individual paths of lifelong curiosity.

Want to learn more about the remarkable sisters and friends for whom these scholarships are named? View our Scholarship Directory.

Want to learn about the Foundation's newest initiative to support alumnae who want to further their careers? Learn more about our Continuing Education and Certification Grants.

Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta Women's Membership Organization | Delta Zeta Sorority

Graduate Scholarships

Gail Patrick Charitable Trust “Women of Distinction” Scholarship

Megan Brienza, Theta Eta, Creighton University (NE) 

Zoee Harris, Epsilon Sigma, Wayne State University (MI) 

Miriam Moreno Alcala, Omicron Zeta, Randolph-Macon College (VA) 

Emma Okaty, Pi Alpha, University of Florida 

Amanda Piergallini, Xi Tau, Millersville University (PA) 

Jennifer Page, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

Arianna Ycaza, Zeta Pi, University of Georgia 

Charline Chilson Scholarship

Karsen Damon, Gamma Kappa, Kent State University (OH) 

Evelyn Durkee, Delta Sigma, Truman State University (MO) 

Mallory Gedeon, Beta Delta, University of South Carolina 

Raegan Holle, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Hannah Melton, Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech University 

Sarah Nelson, Omicron Zeta, Randolph-Macon College (VA) 

Madison Price, Zeta Lambda, East Carolina University (NC) 

Rachel Rice, Beta Xi, Auburn University (AL) 

Molly Taggard, Epsilon Epsilon, California State University/Fresno 

Caroline Voss, Theta Eta, Creighton University (NE) 

General Scholarship

Lauren Atkinson, Rho, University of Denver (CO) 

Taylor Bachman, Xi Omega, Purdue University (IN) 

Hannah Bradley, Xi Nu, Tarleton State University (TX) 

Eliya Cajiles, Delta Theta, University of Houston (TX) 

Katie Calentine, Gamma Xi, New Mexico State University 

Emily Carpenter, Theta Eta, Creighton University (NE) 

Jalynn Chance, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

Eva Doescher, Theta Eta, Creighton University (NE) 

Maricela Hernandez, Omicron Alpha, St. Mary's University (TX) 

Freda (Allyson) Hucek, Alpha Theta, University of Kentucky 

Emily Hunter, Lambda Delta, University of Virginia 

Allie Ingles, Delta Upsilon, Marshall University (WV) 

Cindy Jun, Delta Delta, Georgia State University 

Sophia Osterberg, Epsilon, Indiana University 

Kayla Schilly, Delta Sigma, Truman State University (MO) 

Sara Belskie Self-Maddox, Zeta Lambda, East Carolina University (NC) 

Kimball Sheehan, Lambda Delta, University of Virginia 

Darrah Sheehan, Lamda Delta, University of Virginia 

Emily Spiegel, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Aleisha Whipple, Lambda Phi, Appalachian State University (NC) 

Rilyn Wonnell, Pi Omicron, Indiana University/Indianapolis 

General Speech and Hearing Scholarship

Lulu Hottinger, Pi Epsilon, Clemson University (SC) 

Avery Kerpon, Delta Phi, Northeastern State University (OK) 

Morgan Lapp, Gamma Delta, Pennsylvania State University 

Charley Peyton, Epsilon Xi, University of Central Arkansas 

Charlotte Fields Silversteen Scholarship

Ashlee Bieker, Epsilon Gamma, University of Central Missouri 

Amanda Piergallini, Xi Tau, Millersville University (PA) 

Thornberg/Havens Scholarship

Kailey Kilgore, Gamma Tau, Bowling Green State University (OH) 

Elizabeth M. Gruber Scholarship

Sydney Brown, Gamma Kappa, Kent State University (OH) 

Madison Jeffries, Gamma Tau, Bowling Green State University (OH) 

Lois Lehman Scholarship

Allysn Hryn, Theta Zeta, University of Akron (OH) 

Jennifer B. and Vernon L. Morrison Scholarship

Michaela Alfano, Alpha Rho, Ohio Wesleyan University 

Elsa Ludeke Scholarship

Bronwyn Bigger, Pi Epsilon, Clemson University (SC) 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Gail Patrick “Women of Distinction” Undergraduate Scholarship

Paige Axness, Xi Lambda, University of San Francisco (CA) 

Hailey Glueck, Omicron Epsilon, Arkansas State University 

Maria Clara Magrani Oliveira, Rho, University of Denver (CO) 

Lexi McCoy, Gamma Nu, Eastern Illinois University 

Melanie Morris, Sigma, Louisiana State University 

Brooklyn Sauer, Alpha Theta, University of Kentucky 

Chloe Sadowski, Gamma Phi, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Emily Worthmore, Omicron Omicron, Lindenwood University (MO)

General Scholarship

Arden Blackstone, Rho, University of Denver (CO) 

Charley Chappell, Pi Delta, Wake Forest University (NC) 

Tess Cummings, Pi Zeta, Arizona State University 

Gracie Cunningham, Epsilon Upsilon, University of Central Oklahoma 

Leena Fuleihan, Lambda Delta, University of Virginia 

Cy Hopkins, Epsilon Xi, University of Central Arkansas 

Haley Humphrey, Xi Nu, Tarleton State University (TX) 

Eliana Kurtz, Delta Phi, Northeastern State University (OK) 

Reilly Lustina, Xi Omega, Purdue University (IN) 

Adah Mattson, Theta Mu, St. Cloud State University (MN) 

Katherine Nichols, Theta Eta, Creighton University (NE) 

Emma Raymond, Pi Kappa, University of Idaho 

Natalie Reichert, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Lily Ricci, Zeta Pi, University of Georgia 

Jasmine Sank, Pi Xi, University of Central Florida 

Josephine Speer, Delta Phi, Northeastern State University (OK) 

Corinne Stanuch, Gamma Kappa, Kent State University (OH) 

Allison Stoll, Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech University 

Lilya Zouaoui, Lambda Delta, University of Virginia 

Charline Chilson Scholarship

Caroline Fricks, Lambda Gamma, Jacksonville State University (AL) 

Layla Hardin, Epsilon Xi, University of Central Arkansas 

Keira Hennessey, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Madalyn Preston, Beta Delta, University of South Carolina 

Chloe Sadowski, Gamma Phi, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Sydney Saunders, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

Cally Schlabs, Xi Nu, Tarleton State University (TX) 

Ava Wilson, Kappa Alpha, Nicholls State University (LA) 

Lavonne Heghinian Scholarship

Makenzie Burge, Xi Xi, University of North Georgia 

Brianna Clark, Epsilon Theta, PennWest/Clarion (PA) 

Adalyn Fernandes, Delta Alpha, California State University/Long Beach 

Amanda Herrera, Delta Alpha, California State University/Long Beach 

Savannah Hudson, Delta Alpha, California State University/Long Beach 

Jillian O'Linger, Lambda Kappa, University of Alabama/Huntsville 

Lily Roberts, Beta Delta, University of South Carolina 

Varya Rahoizha, Gamma Pi, Western Michigan University 

John L. and Eleanore I. McKinley Scholarship

Samantha Bartels, Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin/Stout 

Channing Dawson, Xi Theta, University of North Carolina/Wilmington 

Adalyn Fernandes, Delta Alpha, California State University/Long Beach 

Layla Hardin, Epsilon Xi, University of Central Arkansas 

Chloe Hutt, Pi Alpha, University of Florida 

Sydney Lacy, Lambda Gamma, Jacksonville State University (AL) 

Natalie McGarry, Alpha Theta, University of Kentucky 

Rae Pizzi, Pi Theta, Rollins College (FL) 

Bethani Walter, Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech Univeristy 

Brooke Quast, Pi Theta, Rollins College (FL) 

Vee Toner Education Fund Scholarship

Samantha Bartels, Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin/Stout 

Shania Carrasco, Xi Iota, Muhlenberg College (PA) 

Hannah Hardesty, Lambda Alpha, Arkansas Tech University 

Taylor Jansky, Gamma Kappa, Kent State University (OH) 

Katherine Seitzmeir, Lambda Delta, University of Virginia 

Kara Snipes, Omicron Gamma, Ohio University 

Gianna Wood, Beta Lambda, University of Tennessee/Knoxville 

Sarah Jane Houston Scholarship

Maggie Byers, Kappa Chi, Youngstown State University (OH) 

Donna Reifschneider Scholarship

Rylee Borda, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

Mary Clarkson, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Kensington Paugh, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Kaitly Roths, Beta Gamma, University of Louisville (KY) 

Sandra Sebrell Bailey Scholarship

Lexi McCoy, Gamma Nu, Eastern Illinois University 

Betsy B. and Garold A. Leach Scholarship

Erin Loeschmann, Lambda Theta, Michigan Technological University 

General Speech and Hearing Scholarship

Lucy Mast, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

Elianna Matuszewski, Beta Lambda, University of Tennessee/Knoxville 

Francesca-Rose Mayeux, Sigma, Louisiana State University 

Anna Settecase, Gamma Kappa, Kent State University (OH) 

The Houston/Nancy Holliman Scholarship

Elianna Matuszewski, Beta Lambda, University of Tennessee/Knoxville 

Lois Lehman Scholarship

Emily Brown, Sigma, Louisiana State University 

Thornberg/Havens Scholarship

McKenna Menczywor, Beta Kappa, Iowa State University 

Noelle Williams, Beta Tau, Nebraska Wesleyan University 

Cindy Stockdale White Scholarship

Abigail Matthews, Delta Phi, Northeastern State University (OK) 

Chelsey Smith, Delta Xi, University of Northern Colorado 

Margaret A. Purcell Scholarship

Katherine Steel, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama 

THE 2027-2028 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2026. Application deadline is February 15.