Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Inkster Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF COLLEGE EDUCATED WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO PUBLIC SERVICE WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
Thank you for applying for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inkster Alumnae Chapter Scholarship. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria listed below and submit all required materials by the deadline. All scholarship applications are reviewed and determined by our scholarship selection committee.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors living in or graduating from a school in one of Inkster Alumnae Chapter’s service areas.
2. Applicant must matriculate in an accredited college, university, community college, trade or vocational school during the Fall 2024 semester.
3. Scholarship application and supporting documents will be accepted on a rolling basis, but must be either received or postmarked by Friday, January 27, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. If planning to attend a college or university, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. If planning to attend a community college, vocational or trade school, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
6. A thorough and well-written application is extremely important. Follow the scholarship application carefully.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. An official copy of your high school transcript.
2. A complete printed or typed application.
3. One recommendation letter from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator.
4. One recommendation letter from a community member (coach, church member, supervisor, etc.)
5.A brief essay centered on the biennium theme for the Sorority. The Sorority's current biennium is Forward with Fortitude:
Fortitude is defined as the strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, online 10.2023). It is also defined as having strength of character and the ability to push through difficulty bravely. In life, we are faced with situations that will require us to have fortitude. These experiences shape and mold who we are as human beings. In a 300-500 word essay (typed, double spaced), please share an experience that required fortitude to attain a successful outcome and how this experience changed you or has helped you become who you are today.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & DEADLINE
Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Friday January 26, 2024.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF COLLEGE EDUCATED WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO PUBLIC SERVICE WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
Thank you for applying for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inkster Alumnae Chapter Scholarship. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria listed below and submit all required materials by the deadline. All scholarship applications are reviewed and determined by our scholarship selection committee.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors living in or graduating from a school in one of Inkster Alumnae Chapter’s service areas.
2. Applicant must matriculate in an accredited college, university, community college, trade or vocational school during the Fall 2024 semester.
3. Scholarship application and supporting documents will be accepted on a rolling basis, but must be either received or postmarked by Friday, January 27, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. If planning to attend a college or university, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. If planning to attend a community college, vocational or trade school, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
6. A thorough and well-written application is extremely important. Follow the scholarship application carefully.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. An official copy of your high school transcript.
2. A complete printed or typed application.
3. One recommendation letter from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator.
4. One recommendation letter from a community member (coach, church member, supervisor, etc.)
5.A brief essay centered on the biennium theme for the Sorority. The Sorority's current biennium is Forward with Fortitude:
Fortitude is defined as the strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, online 10.2023). It is also defined as having strength of character and the ability to push through difficulty bravely. In life, we are faced with situations that will require us to have fortitude. These experiences shape and mold who we are as human beings. In a 300-500 word essay (typed, double spaced), please share an experience that required fortitude to attain a successful outcome and how this experience changed you or has helped you become who you are today.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & DEADLINE
Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Friday January 26, 2024.