Valdosta Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2014 Scholarship Award
The Valdosta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awards this scholarship as a means to
provide financial assistance to secondary students who wish to pursue higher education goals. Applicants
must submit a completed application, a recommendation, an official transcript, and an essay. The
eligible applicants will be evaluated based on their scholastic discipline, personal achievement,
goals, and objectives. Scholarship winners will be selected from the eligible applications postmarked
by April 9, 2014 or hand-delivered to a member of the Valdosta Alumnae Chapter by the same date.
The recipient will receive $500 in award money to be used towards higher education assistance during
the first semester of the ensuing academic year. Please be advised, if awarded this scholarship you
will have one year to claim your award.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must:
 Be a graduating high school senior in one of the following service areas: Lowndes, Valdosta,
Brooks, Cook, Madison (FL).
 Have a cumulative GPA of B or better.
 Have an SAT score of 900 or higher OR ACT composite score of 19 or higher
 Be accepted at an accredited institution of higher education (Technical College, Junior College, or
University).
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Submit an official transcript inclusive of cumulative GPA, class rank, GHSGT scores. If GHSGT,
ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores are not included on the transcript, please submit a copy of
most recent scores.
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Submit a typed essay (See application for topics and guidelines).
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Submit a letter of recommendation with scholarship application. Recommendations must be
submitted by an educator, community organization associate, and a personal or professional
affiliate.
A complete application includes:
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Completed application form
Official high school transcript w/SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
Essay of 300-500 words
A letter of recommendation
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure a completed application is submitted with all supporting
documents by the postmark deadline of April 9, 2014 or hand-delivered to a member of the Valdosta
Alumnae Chapter by the same date. All application materials received by the deadline date will be
initially screened and evaluated by the committee. Candidates selected for a Scholarship award will
receive notification of their award. Scholarship awards will be disbursed upon confirmation of
postsecondary registration and only during the candidate’s first semester of the ensuing academic year.
Questions regarding application and instructions may be directed to the Scholarships Committee at
valdosta_alumnaechapter@yahoo.com
Completed applications may be mailed to the following address.
Valdosta Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated
P.O. Box 1473
Valdosta, GA 31603
VALDOSTA ALUMNAE CHAPTER
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
2014 Scholarship application
Deadline: April 9, 2014
PART I – PERSONAL DATA
Name_________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Address________________________City______________________State_______________Zip________________
Home Phone__________________________________ Alternate Phone____________________________________
Date of Birth ________________________________________Age__________ Delta Legacy: Yes ____ No ______
PART II-PARENTAL INFORMATION
Father/Guardian ________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Mother/Guardian ________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip
PART III-EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Name of High School ________________________________________________ Grade Level__________________
Address: ________________________City _______________________________State _________Zip ___________
To be completed by High School Guidance Counselor
GHSGT: Writing: _______ Lang Arts: ______ Math: _______ Science: ________ Social Studies: ________
Cumulative GPA: ________ SAT: Verbal: ________ Math: ________ and/ or ACT: ___________
I CERTIFY that the applicant is in good standing and demonstrates probable success in postsecondary education.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Printed Name of High School Counselor
Telephone Number
______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of High School Counselor
Date
PART IV: ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and TALENTS
The information provided below must be relative the applicant’s secondary high school years of enrollment.
List any honors or awards you have received:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
List the name of the organization, your role /position in the organization and your length of participation:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Church and Community related activities:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
PART V: PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY
On a separate sheet of paper, please type a 300-500 word essay on one of the three topics listed below. You will be assessed on your
ability to communicate your thoughts. Your essay should be double-spaced and attached to this sheet. Be sure to include your name
and your topic selection at the top of your essay page as well as circle your choice here.
1.
Discuss a social issue of personal, local or national concern and explain its importance to you and/ or your
peers.
2. What is the value and importance of volunteerism and community service in our society?
3. What is the greatest challenge that your generation will face? Discuss your ideas for dealing with this issue?
PART VI: STUDENT AND PARENT AFFIRMATION
In consideration of my academic record and the facts set forth in this application, I hereby make application for the VALDOSTA
ALUMNAE CHAPTER INCORPORATED 2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. I solemnly affirm that to the best of my ability the
information given is true and correct.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN
DATE