Delta Zeta Foundation
Empower the Woman.
Giving graciously fuels possibilities.
The mission of the Delta Zeta Foundation is to advance the Sorority’s vision to be a global women’s organization whose shared values truly inspire action and impact lives. Established in 1961, the Foundation stands proudly as a pioneering national sorority educational foundation.
With the support of generous donors like you, the Foundation works to support the Sorority in various ways. Namely, we provide funding for leadership and educational programs, scholarships, grants and the preservation of the Sorority's National Museum and Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio.
The Foundation In Focus
Oxford Society (Planned Giving)
The Oxford Society honors generous alumnae and friends who make deferred or estate gifts, projecting their love and support for Delta Zeta beyond their lifetime. It recognizes those who leave a lasting legacy by supporting the Sorority's mission and vision.
1902 Loyalty Society
The 1902 Loyalty Society celebrates collegiate members who generously contribute $19.02 or more annually to the Delta Zeta Foundation. By joining this exclusive group, these undergraduates play a vital role in empowering Delta Zeta and its members.
Personalized Brick
The Delta Zeta Gardens at the National Historical Museum & Headquarters features personalized bricks, a touching tribute to the strong bonds of sisterhood. Donors can purchase a personalized brick helping the Delta Zeta Foundation preserve the past while laying the path for the future.
Faces of the Foundation
“My Delta Zeta scholarship has helped me in tremendous ways. Many that know me know that I fund my own higher education. This scholarship not only aided me financially but also helped me be able to focus more on school because I do not have to worry about how my dues will be paid. My parents are immigrants which makes me a first-generation student. To anyone that knows, being first-generation is tough. Delta Zeta has made me a more confident and stronger woman. Before Delta Zeta, I did not have a sense of community and belonging. I had lost an important aspect of my life, which was me. After joining Delta Zeta, my sisters showed me unconditional love and support. With the love and support of my sisters, I have achieved many academic goals as well as self-goals. Delta Zeta gave me values I will carry on forever. These values will prepare me for any opportunities that will come my way! My aspirations are to be a hospital administrator, which will take a lot of time and persistence. Apply for a scholarship like I did.”
Quynh Do
Gail Patrick Women of Distinction Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient
Delta Theta, University of Houston
“Delta Zeta encouraged involvement and to strive for high academics. I learned the value of teamwork and gained confidence from being an officer and a leader. That is why I want to pay it back to Delta Zeta for what it gave to me by establishing a Foundation Scholarship. I find it gratifying to know I could help a student with their education. Anything I can do to help a student accomplish their educational goals is so important.”
Jean was a 2002 Delta Zeta Woman of the Year, an award which is endowed through the Gail Patrick Women of Distinction Program. She has generously planned to endow a Delta Zeta Foundation Scholarship of her own to help future sisters.
Jean Wickstrom Liles
Foundation Donor
Alpha Gamma – University of Alabama
Apply For Scholarships
The Foundation offers various scholarships for college-age women, graduate students and alumnae returning to school. These scholarships help support academic excellence and financial needs, empowering our shared goal of lifelong learning and personal growth.
Make a Gift
The Delta Zeta Foundation relies on the generosity of donors like you to fuel possibilities for our sisters. Your gift, no matter the size, contributes to leadership programs, scholarships and educational initiatives that shape a brighter future for the sisterhood.
