OMEGA PSI PHI Ω Ψ Φ FRATERNITY, INC. EST. 1911
Zeta Zeta College Endowment Foundation
Expanding Access • Building Pathways
501(c)(3) Nonprofit • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. • Zeta Zeta Chapter

Expanding Access. Building Pathways. Creating Opportunity.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing transformative scholarships to underrepresented students at the University of South Carolina — building pathways for tomorrow's leaders through an endowment designed to last in perpetuity.

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Scholars Funded
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization ♦ $200,000+ Endowed Funds ♦ University of South Carolina ♦ Expanding Access • Building Pathways ♦ Corporate Sponsorships Available ♦ Sponsor a Scholarship Today ♦ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization ♦ $200,000+ Endowed Funds ♦ University of South Carolina ♦ Expanding Access • Building Pathways ♦ Corporate Sponsorships Available ♦ Sponsor a Scholarship Today ♦
Our Story

Founded on Brotherhood, Built for Lasting Impact

The Zeta Zeta College Endowment Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by the brothers of the Zeta Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. with one clear mission.

To expand educational access for underrepresented students at the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Through the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our board, ZZCEF has helped over 17 students pursue their dreams of higher education — and we're just getting started.

Our scholars have gone on to achieve remarkable success — graduating with honors from disciplines spanning law, medicine, engineering, and business — proving that when you invest in potential, greatness follows. With over $200,000 in endowed funds, our foundation is built for long-term sustainability and growing impact.

Annual ScholarshipsFreshmen & upperclassmen at USC Columbia
Endowment-Backed$200K+ invested in perpetuity for lasting impact
Seeking Corporate PartnersReady for larger-scale impact with the right sponsors
$200K+
Endowed funds invested in perpetuity

Contributions scale impact over time. Our endowment is designed to grow, not shrink — expanding the reach of every dollar invested.

— ZZCEF Board of Directors
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Our Impact

An Endowment Built to Last Forever

With $200,000+ in endowed funds invested and maintained in perpetuity, ZZCEF delivers sustainable, long-term community impact — not just one-time giving.

$200K+
Endowed Funds
~$8,000
Generated Annually

Principal Protected

The endowment principal does not decrease. It is invested and maintained in perpetuity, ensuring the fund grows over time.

~$8,000 Annual Generation

Investment returns generate approximately $8,000 each year for scholarships and programming — a sustainable engine for change.

Long-Term Sustainability

Every contribution scales impact over time. As the endowment grows, so does the annual scholarship funding — forever.

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Educational Access

Removing financial barriers to higher education for underrepresented students at the University of South Carolina, expanding access to world-class academic programs.

02

Community Advancement

Building pathways that connect students to mentorship, professional networks, and career opportunities that strengthen entire communities for generations.

03

Opportunity Creation

Alumni now pursuing Law at Georgetown, Medical School, careers in Finance, Engineering, Journalism — proof that investment in potential creates extraordinary outcomes.

Fields Our Scholars Represent

Public Health Chemistry Biology Finance Marketing Mechanical Engineering Journalism Economics Pre-Law Sociology Business Management
Help Us Grow

The Power of Perpetual Giving

Unlike one-time donations, endowment contributions scale impact over time. A $25,000 corporate sponsorship today doesn't just fund one scholarship — it generates returns that fund scholarships year after year, forever. As our endowment grows, so does our reach, our programming, and the number of students whose lives we transform.

$200K+ Current Endowment
~$8K Annual Generation
∞ Years of Impact
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Success Stories

Our Scholars

Every name below represents a transformed future. These students are proof that your investment in ZZCEF creates real, lasting impact.

CB

CliRae Burke

Class of 2017

Public Health & Sociology. Currently studying Law at Georgetown University.

Public HealthLawGeorgetown
JS

Justice Smalls

Class of 2017

Graduated 2019 with B.S. in Marketing.

MarketingB.S.
Magna Cum Laude
DW

DeAsia Witherspoon

Class of 2017

Graduated May 2020 Magna Cum Laude with B.S. in Chemistry & Biology. Plans to attend Medical School.

ChemistryBiologyPre-Med
MG

Morgan Grimes

Class of 2018

Graduated 2020 with B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication.

JournalismMass Comm
DT

Donavan Toomer

Class of 2019

Finance major, Law Society minor. Made President's & Dean's List.

FinancePre-LawDean's List
AD

Andrew Dawson

Class of 2019

Major in Economics at the University of South Carolina.

Economics
EF

Eric Ferguson

Class of 2020

Business Management & Marketing with a Minor in Pre-Law.

BusinessMarketingPre-Law
MD

Maryna A. Dilligard

Class of 2020

Major in Mechanical Engineering at USC.

EngineeringSTEM
In Their Words

Scholar Testimonials

Hear directly from the students whose lives have been transformed by the generosity of ZZCEF donors and partners.

The ZZCEF scholarship didn't just help me pay for school — it gave me the confidence to dream bigger. Knowing that a community of professionals believed in my potential pushed me to aim for Georgetown Law. I wouldn't be where I am today without this foundation's investment in my future.
CB
CliRae Burke Class of 2017 • Now at Georgetown University Law Center
Outcome USC Graduate → Georgetown Law
Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Chemistry and Biology was one of the proudest moments of my life. The ZZCEF scholarship allowed me to focus on my studies without the constant stress of finances. Now I'm preparing for medical school with the skills and confidence I built at USC.
DW
DeAsia Witherspoon Class of 2017 • Magna Cum Laude • Pre-Med
Outcome Magna Cum Laude → Medical School Track
Being on the President's and Dean's List while managing tuition was only possible because of ZZCEF. The scholarship wasn't just financial — it connected me to a brotherhood of mentors who showed me what success looks like. This foundation changes trajectories.
DT
Donavan Toomer Class of 2019 • Finance & Pre-Law
Outcome President's & Dean's List → Finance Career

Every scholarship creates a ripple effect. Your sponsorship can be the next chapter in a student's story.

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Leadership

Board of Directors

Dedicated brothers of Omega Psi Phi committed to empowering the next generation through education, mentorship, and service.

Russell Brown

Russell Brown

Chairman
Charlie Stephenson

Charlie Stephenson

Vice Chairman
Jerome Dawson

Jerome Dawson

Secretary
Dylan A. Bess

Dylan A. Bess

Treasurer
Clifton Burns

Clifton Burns

Fundraising Chair
Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

Scholarship Chair
Carl Dean

Carl Dean

Board Member
NM

Nakia McCloud

Board Member
Leonard Pendergrass

Leonard Pendergrass

Board Member
Damion Robbs

Damion Robbs

Board Member
Ric Robinson

Ric Robinson

Board Member
Earnest Saylor Jr.

Earnest Saylor Jr.

Board Member
Marquis Wideman

Marquis Wideman

Board Member
Corporate Sponsorship

Partner With a 501(c)(3) Making Real Impact

ZZCEF is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization actively seeking corporate sponsors and long-term partners. Your sponsorship is both a philanthropic investment in educational access and a powerful brand alignment opportunity.

IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

All sponsorship contributions may be tax-deductible. ZZCEF is backed by $200,000+ in endowed funds managed in perpetuity, generating approximately $8,000 annually for scholarships and programming. Your investment doesn't just support today — it compounds impact forever.

Applications Open

Apply for the 2026–2027 Scholarship

Our Foundation is committed to rewarding underrepresented students at or planning to attend The University of South Carolina with scholarship funds.

Application Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Track A

Zeta Zeta Descendants

For descendants of Omega Psi Phi members of Zeta Zeta Chapter or Zeta Zeta Brothers.

Apply — ZZ Descendant
OR
Track B

General Applicants

For all other qualified applicants seeking scholarship support at USC.

Apply — General
Get In Touch

Contact Us

Questions about scholarships, corporate sponsorships, events, or how to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.

Email Us

zzcefusc@gmail.com

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Call Us

(704) 999-9801

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Mailing Address

PO Box 8432
Columbia, SC 29202

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