SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Making a Difference
2024 Scholarship Application Details:
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter offers scholastic opportunities in support of the sorority’s educational thrust. The Scholastic Achievement Awards are targeted to girls that are high school seniors, college-bound, and have achieved a minimum 2.75 GPA. Candidates are eligible for competitive scholarship awards based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community service involvement, good character/citizenship, and financial need. The deadline to apply and submit all documents for scholarship consideration is March 15, 2024.
Any application that is not completed in its entirety, will become ineligible for further consideration.
• Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are females and college-bound for the fall of 2024.
• Leadership, community involvement, academic achievement and financial need are considered.
• All completed applications must be submitted via email by the student or parent to cacdstscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com by the deadline of March 15, 2024.
• All accompanying application materials (i.e. transcript, reference letter) must be submitted via email by the school or service referral to cacdstscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com by the deadline of March 15, 2024.
• Candidates must also submit addendum items below to complete the online application:
____One-page typed essay (see the application for topics)
____Official transcript with GPA, embossed seal or signature of school counselor or principal.
____Resume
____Two Letters of Recommendation (Counselor or Teacher and a Community Leader)
• Recommendation letters should appear on the OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD from the SCHOOL and/or COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION and be addressed to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC-Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter by 03/15/24 with the appropriate signature and date.
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SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW
Applicants who submit all required documents by the deadline, and are selected as finalists will be contacted by the Scholarship Committee and informed of a virtual interview date, time and location in April. Award recipients will be notified by May 2024.
Please review all instructions very carefully and provide all documents requested to complete your application. Also note that you must sign the declaration on the last page of the application.
Should you have questions, you may direct them to the email provided.
Sincerely,
Robin Shabazz & Dani Cargile
Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Scholarship Committee Chairs