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Zeta Mu Chapter
Iota Phi Lambda National Scholarships and Awards
FREDDA WITHERSPOON NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a female graduating high school senior wishing to pursue a college degree in business related fields.
EVELYN D. WILKEY IOTA ESSAY CONTEST
Annual essay writing contest for youth.
NATIONAL FIL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a deserving Future Iota Leader (FIL) pursuing a degree in the field of business.
ALICE P. ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a teenage mother desiring to further her education beyond high school.
DORETHEA N. HORNBUCKLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a teenage mother desiring to further her education beyond high school.arded to a youth pursuing a degree in the field of business, science or engineering.
Our Service Initiatives
In keeping with our founder’s vision, chapters and members of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority implement and execute programs and projects throughout the year to further the aims and ideals of the organization. These initiatives include:
Lola M. Parker Award
Tutorial
Mahala S. Evans Award
Career Exploration
Toys “U” Can’t Return
Iota Mothers Assistance Program (IMAP)
Youth: Future Iota Leaders (FIL)
Scholarships
Outstanding Woman of the Year.
Members assist the educational system by providing remedial help for those with academic weaknesses, and work to eradicate illiteracy.
Outstanding Soror of the Year.
A teen pregnancy prevention project designed to help educate communities about teen pregnancy and develop effective action agendas for preventing children from having children.
A teen pregnancy prevention project designed to help educate communities about teen pregnancy and develop effective action agendas for preventing children from having children.
Program designed to provide outreach services to meet the needs of teen and disadvantaged mothers.
Preteen and teenage girls and boys who are mentored by members of the Iota family. Programs provide socialization and development opportunities for youth leadership training and encourage them to realize their potentials to the fullest.
Awarded annually on the chapter, regional, and national levels.
National Programs
American Education Week
Members work in support of the National Education Association via its national theme to celebrate and embrace America’s public schools.
Black History Month
Programs are designed to encourage youth and adults to understand the issues faced by African Americans, to share ideas and reactions, and to recognize African Americans who have had a significant impact on our nation and the world.
Business Month
Iota’s capstone programs occur throughout the month of April. Activities focus on efforts to stimulate interest in business education and to recognize to those who have made outstanding achievements in the field of business.
Founder's Day
Celebrated annually on the first day of June throughout Iotaland.