Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
Scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a service organization of predominately African American college educated women. The Sorority
was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1913 located in Washington D.C.
The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1933. Myra Davis Hemmings was the first president and one of the Founders of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The activities of the chapter are based upon our National Five Point Thrust: Economic Development,
Educational Development, International Awareness & Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness &
Involvement.
Zeta Upsilon City Wide Chapter was established in 1969 under the sponsorship of the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter. The following
five universities make up the City Wide chapter: Trinity University, Our Lady of the Lake University, The University of Incarnate
Word, Texas Lutheran University, and St. Mary’s University San Antonio. The second collegiate chapter in San Antonio, Upsilon Nu,
was established on the campus of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2013. The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
currently serves in an advisory capacity to both the Zeta Upsilon City Wide and Upsilon Nu Chapters.
CRITERIA
The $1,000 Delta Scholarship will be awarded to an African American female applicant who meets the
following:
1. A graduating high school senior with a grade point average of 2.5 (4.00 point. grading system), 1.5 (3.00 point
grading system),
or a 75 grade point average or above.
2. Excels academically and display leadership abilities in the classroom and community.
3. Provides proof of high school enrollment in the fall and/or spring sessions. (All applicants must reside
in and attend schools within the Bexar County school districts).
BASIS OF AWARD
All nominees will be rated in the following areas:
Academic Achievement
Leadership Abilities
Extra-Curricular Activities
Community/Faith Based Service
Interview Skills
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application must be received by:
March 1, 2016
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUST BE MAILED TO:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o Monica F. Bradshaw, Chair
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1846
San Antonio, TX 78297
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PLEASE TYPE
Applicant Information
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Home Address:
Email Address:
Telephone Number(s):
Home:
Cell:
Date of Birth:
Parent/Guardian Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
Email:
Telephone:
Home:
Cell:
EDUCATION:
Fill out the below. Use additional sheets if needed
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING__________________________________________________________________________________
EXTRA-CURRICULULM ACTIVITIES
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HONORS, AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS
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SPECIAL SKILL(S) AND/OR TALENT(S)
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COMMUNITY/FAITH BASED INVOLVEMENT
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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COLLEGE
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
1st CHOICE_________________________________________________________________________________________________
(NAME AND CITY)
2nd CHOICE_________________________________________________________________________________________________
(NAME AND CITY)
WHAT IS YOUR ANTICIPATED ACADEMIC MAJOR? ____________________________________________________________
ESSAY:
On a separate page, write an essay in response to the following essay prompt. Your essay should be 500-750 words, typed and doublespaced, one inch margins, using Times Roman, 12 point font. Please ensure that your name is on each page of your essay.
ESSAY PROMPT
Based on current events surrounding fatal police shootings whereby the majority of the victims are people
of color, what does the phrase, “Black Lives Matter” mean you?
I certify that the information provided in this application is honest and true. I have included with this application the necessary
official transcript and letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. I will accept the decision of the scholarship Committee.
STUDENT SIGNATURE___________________________________________
DATE_______________
PARENT/GARDIAN SIGNATURE____________________________________
DATE_______________
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San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
Scholarship Application
RECOMMENDATION FORM
DIRECTIONS: This form must be completed by a Teacher or Counselor and at least one person from the following categories:
Community Service Supervisor, Faith Based Service Supervisor, Volunteer Service Supervisor, Employment Supervisor or an adult
who has personal knowledge about you.
Please return this recommendation form to the student in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal
of the envelope.
Student Name_____________________________________________________________________________
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
Name of person providing recommendation_______________________ Position______________________
How long have you known this student and in what capacity?
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Please complete the chart below by placing a check in the appropriate box.
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
Average
2
Below Average
1
Not Observed
0
Academic Achievement
Community Involvement
Creativity
Additional Comments: (Use additional sheet(s) if needed)
Please add your scores. Total________
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Signature
Date
Email address: ________________
Contact number: ______________
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Instructions for Scholarship Application Submission
Read all instructions completely.
Contact your references as soon as possible and remind them of the
submission deadline. Application must be received by March 1, 2016.
Use the following checklist to ensure all items are placed in the
mailing envelope.
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Official high school transcript to include first semester grades of the
senior year.
List any school activities, community/faith base service and/or work
experience.
A minimum of two sealed letters of recommendation.
One from a Teacher or Counselor
One from any of the following: Community/Faith Based Supervisor, Employment/Volunteer
Service Supervisor, or a Personal Reference).
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Essay
Mail the completed packet through the U.S. Postal Service/FedEx/UPS by
deadline date. A return receipt is recommended. Address your packet to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o Monica F. Bradshaw, Chair
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1846
San Antonio, TX 78297
NOTE: Applications dropped off at the Myra Davis Hemmings Resource Center will NOT be
accepted. If you have any questions about this scholarship application process, please contact
the chair, Monica F. Bradshaw, 210-338-5748 or mflyons@hotmail.com.
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