Delta GEMS (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully), is an expansion and continuation of the highly successful Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy. Delta GEMS was created to catch the dreams of African American adolescent high school girls ages 14-18.
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The Delta GEMS goals are: to instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools to enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities. The Delta GEMS framework is designed to develop a CAN DO attitude by providing specific skills through interactive lessons and activities that offer opportunities for self-reflection and growth.
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Applications:  Complete the online application

Application Deadline: Saturday, August 29, 2026

For more information, please email our Delta GEMS Committee at [email protected]
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