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Ascent Educational Foundation annually awards scholarships to academically talented high school seniors who possess strong leadership qualities and a desire to serve their communities.

AEF operates as the philanthropic arm of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, Stone Mountain, GA. The Award Season is currently closed. Please check back often or sign up for our newsletter in order to be informed when the 2026-2027 Award Season begins.. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 unweighted GPA to apply.

AEF accepts applications from students pursuing degrees from accredited technical schools. The scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors from accredited state of Georgia schools in following counties...

  • Dekalb County

  • Gwinnett County

  •  Rockdale County

  • Henry County

  • Clayton County

  • Fulton County

  • Atlanta Public Schools

  • Decatur City Schools 

The Ascent Educational Foundation (AEF) is a 501c(3) organization created as the philanthropic arm of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter located in Stone Mountain, Ga. The purpose of the AEF Educational Foundation is to obtain funding to award scholarships, educational resources, and various opportunities for students residing in the Greater Atlanta area planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.

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