General Scholarship ApplicationDELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. Detroit Alumnae Chapter2021 General Scholarship ApplicationScholarship Program OverviewDear Applicant: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Detroit Alumnae Chapter is committed to helping young people succeed academically. This includes ensuring that students have access to the financial resources they need to obtain a college education. The chapter offers a variety of scholarship awards through its scholarship program, including scholarships for students interested in journalism or involved in the arts. To apply for and receive scholarships offered by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Program, you must: 1. Currently be a high school senior attending a public, private, charter, or parochial high school who is not the child of a member of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Contact first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org if you have questions regarding the application of this rule.) 2. Must live and reside with the following cities: Detroit, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park and all of the Grosse Pointes. 3. Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 (based on a 4.0 non-weighted scale). 4. Intend to enroll in a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or institution of equivalent accreditation during the 2021-2022 academic year. 5. Submit an application by April 15, 2021, signed by you and your parent/guardian and include: * An official signed transcript in a separate sealed envelope; * Two (2) letters of recommendation; * A one-page essay highlighting your community service, leadership activities, college and career goals; and, if applicable, * Any supplemental materials for the arts and journalism scholarships as described below. * Please request your transcript through Parchment. Transcripts should be sent to the scholarship@detroitdeltas.org 6. Participate in a Virtual interview as part of the selection process. YOU MAY APPLY FOR ONLY ONE of the four academic scholarships, but you may apply for one or more of the art and journalism scholarships. A SEPARATE APPLICATION is required for each scholarship you seek. If applicants have a questions or concern, please email scholarship@detroitdeltas.orgDear Applicant:<br /> <br /> Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Detroit Alumnae Chapter is committed to helping young people succeed academically. This includes ensuring that students have access to the financial resources they need to obtain a college education. The chapter offers a variety of scholarship awards through its scholarship program, including scholarships for students interested in journalism or involved in the arts. <br /> <br /> To apply for and receive scholarships offered by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Program, you must:<br /> <br /> 1. Currently be a high school senior attending a public, private, charter, or parochial high school who is not the child of a member of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Contact first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org if you have questions regarding the application of this rule.)<br /> 2. Must live and reside with the following cities: Detroit, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park and all of the Grosse Pointes.<br /> 3. Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 (based on a 4.0 non-weighted scale). <br /> 4. Intend to enroll in a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or institution of equivalent accreditation during the 2021-2022 academic year.<br /> 5. Submit an application by April 15, 2021, signed by you and your parent/guardian and include:<br /> <br /> * An official signed transcript in a separate sealed envelope;<br /> * Two (2) letters of recommendation;<br /> * A one-page essay highlighting your community service, leadership activities, college and career goals; and, if applicable, <br /> * Any supplemental materials for the arts and journalism scholarships as described below. <br /> * Please request your transcript through Parchment. Transcripts should be sent to the scholarship@detroitdeltas.org<br /> <br /> 6. Participate in a Virtual interview as part of the selection process.<br /> <br /> <br /> YOU MAY APPLY FOR ONLY ONE of the four academic scholarships, but you may apply for one or more of the art and journalism scholarships. A SEPARATE APPLICATION is required for each scholarship you seek. <br /> <br /> If applicants have a questions or concern, please email scholarship@detroitdeltas.orgField is required!Field is required!Scholarship Application ChecklistUse this checklist to make sure that you have submitted all required materials to receive consideration for the scholarship selected. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All the data entered will still be in place if you leave and return to the application on the same device and browser. Your application must include the following documents:Completed ApplicationSignature at the End of ApplicationYour parent or guardian’s signature at the end of the application Media Release and Photography Form signed by a parent or guardian An OFFICAL, SIGNED high school transcript in a separate sealed envelope (parchment transcripts are permitted)Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following persons (no more than one per category) dated no earlier than September 1, 2020:Field is required!Field is required!A one-page essay highlighting your community service, leadership activities, and college and career goals (computer generated, size 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, one-inch margins) Handwritten applications will not be reviewed Field is required!Field is required!Scholarship ApplicationDirections: Provide all information requested below. Progress of the user will be saved automatically. 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Applicant InformationField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!MaleFemaleField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!- select a state -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required![{"field":"home_number","logic":"not_equal","value":"","and_method":"","field_and":"","logic_and":"","value_and":""}]Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Birth Details (Date, City and State)Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!- select a state -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required!High SchoolHigh School AttendingField is required!Field is required!Grade-+Field is required!Field is required!Overall GPAField is required!Field is required!College/University and MajorField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!- select a state -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!II. Scholarship SelectionYou may apply for only one of the four Academic scholarships, but you may apply for one or more of the art and journalism scholarships. A SEPARATE application is required for each scholarship you seek. Indicate the scholarship for which you are applying:Charter Member ICharter Member IILillian Pierce Benbow ILillian Pierce Benbow IIThe Arts IThe Arts IIJournalismField is required!Field is required!III. Parent/Guardian InformationField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!- select a state -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!- select a state -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!IV. Financial NeedCheck the box below that best describes your family’s combined gross income. Income should include employment, SSI, FIA, alimony, child support, disability, etc. Proof of income may be required.$0 to $14,999 $15,000 to $29,999$30,000 to $49,999$50,000 to $74,999$75,000 to $99,999$100,000 or moreField is required!Field is required!Number of Dependent Children in Family -+Field is required!Field is required!Number of Dependent Children Currently Attending a College/University-+Field is required!Field is required!V. Honors and Awards (e.g., academic, athletic, community, and/or school awards)Award Field is required!Field is required!Source of AwardField is required!Field is required!Reason(s) for AwardField is required!Field is required!VI. Extra-Curricular/Community Service Activities (e.g., school, religious, social groups)Name of Group/ActivityField is required!Field is required!Leadership Position(s) HeldField is required!Field is required!Grade (check boxes that apply.)9101112Field is required!Field is required!VII. Colleges and UniversitiesName of School to Which You AppliedField is required!Field is required!CityField is required!Field is required!StateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingField is required!Field is required!Status of ApplicationField is required!Field is required!VIII. Financial Awards and ScholarshipsList any Scholarships, Loans, Grants, or Awards For Which You Applied Scholarship/Loan/Grant/Award Field is required!Field is required!Awarding OrganizationField is required!Field is required!Amount AwardedField is required!Field is required!Total Amount Awarded (Received)Field is required!Field is required!IX. Work/Volunteer ExperienceList Employer/Organization, Date of Employment/Service and Position HeldField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!X. OtherIndicate any additional information not previously shared in this application that you feel the Detroit Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Committee should consider in evaluating your need and eligibility for this scholarship. Do not use this space for the required student essay highlighting community service, leadership activities, and college and career goals.Field is required!Field is required!UploadsPlease upload recommendation letters and essayUpload your documents...Field is required!Field is required!Signatures and SubmissionWe hereby certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and current and that the Applicant is not the child of a member of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. We understand this application packet will be kept confidential. All materials submitted become the final property of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with the exception of any samples of the Applicant’s work that is provided such as wall art, photography, video, class assignment, broadcast script or school newspapers, which samples will be returned upon request. We understand that the Applicant will be required to make arrangements for the return of all work samples.We hereby certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and current and that the Applicant is not the child of a member of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. We understand this application packet will be kept confidential. All materials submitted become the final property of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with the exception of any samples of the Applicant’s work that is provided such as wall art, photography, video, class assignment, broadcast script or school newspapers, which samples will be returned upon request. We understand that the Applicant will be required to make arrangements for the return of all work samples.Field is required!Field is required!Signature of ApplicantField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Signature of Applicant's Parent/GuardianField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Media Release and Photography FormI understand that my child may be photographed in connection with his/her application for the scholarship awards offered by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (the “Chapter”.) I give permission for the Chapter to publish on the Internet or media still photographs (“Images”) that may be taken of my child without payment or any consideration and without notifying me. I understand and agree that these Images will become the property of the Chapter, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I hereby irrevocably authorize the Chapter to publish or distribute these Images for the purpose of publicizing the Chapter’s scholarship program or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any rights to royalties or other compensation arising out of or related to the use of the Images. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Chapter and any of its officers and members; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; its officers; National Executive Board; employees; members; representatives; agents; and assigns from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses which my child, his/her heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on his/her behalf have or may have by reason of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by virtue of any editing, distortion, alteration, or optical illusion, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of or editing of said Images, unless it can be shown that such was maliciously caused, produced and published solely for the purpose of subjecting my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity. I understand that my child may be photographed in connection with his/her application for the scholarship awards offered by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (the “Chapter”.) I give permission for the Chapter to publish on the Internet or media still photographs (“Images”) that may be taken of my child without payment or any consideration and without notifying me. I understand and agree that these Images will become the property of the Chapter, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I hereby irrevocably authorize the Chapter to publish or distribute these Images for the purpose of publicizing the Chapter’s scholarship program or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any rights to royalties or other compensation arising out of or related to the use of the Images.<br /> I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Chapter and any of its officers and members; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; its officers; National Executive Board; employees; members; representatives; agents; and assigns from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses which my child, his/her heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on his/her behalf have or may have by reason of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by virtue of any editing, distortion, alteration, or optical illusion, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of or editing of said Images, unless it can be shown that such was maliciously caused, produced and published solely for the purpose of subjecting my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity.<br /> Field is required!Field is required!Signature of Applicant's Parent/GuardianField is required!Field is required!Field is required!Field is required!Please review application before submitting. Submit
