Seattle native Shareece S. Hayes is a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Washington. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Society and Justice as well as a Masters in Social Work.

In the Winter of 1994, Shareece became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. by way of the citywide undergraduate Kappa Nu chapter, chartered at the University of Washington. As an undergraduate member, she held many positions including President. Shareece also helped charter the Rho Lambda Zeta chapter of SeaTac, WA in September 1999. Soror Hayes is behind the continued success of the Rho Lambda Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and the revitalization of the Kappa Nu chapter. It is because of her tireless efforts that the work of Zeta in Washington state prevails.

While pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, Soror Hayes was diagnosed with breast cancer. She suffered through six surgeries and memory loss and still graduated from her Master’s program with a 3.88 GPA.

Soror Shareece S. Hayes epitomizes the core values of Zeta Phi Beta. Her resilience, tenacity, and positivity in the face of adversity are admirable qualities that capture the spirit and essence of what it means to exemplify Finer Womanhood.

One of our founding principles is Scholarship. We strive to grow with each other while sharing knowledge, achieving scholastically, and supporting young women on the same path.

This scholarship is for one, graduating high school senior in King County Washington with a 2.5 GPA or better who is in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree. The ideal candidate exemplifies scholarly excellence while exhibiting leadership skills in their school and community. This scholarship is open to young women of all ethnicities but special consideration will be given to individuals who identify as Black or of the African Diaspora.

If you are interested in applying for the Shareece S. Hayes Finer Womanhood Scholarship, you can find the link below. For any additional questions, please email Rachael Steward at rlz2ndvp@gmail.com.