SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The applicant must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for a scholarship:
- Must be a high school senior graduating in May 2025 in Amarillo, Texas.
- Plans to enter a two-year college or four-year university as a full-time student by May 31, 2026. (This also includes technical or vocational school.)
- Student must be an African American
The following documents MUST be attached to your completed application form:
- High School Transcript. The transcript must: (1) cite the cumulative grade point average, (2) be signed by a school official.
- ACT or SAT Test Scores. The scores may be on your high school transcript.
- School Recommendation. One signed letter of recommendation from your current high school principal, counselor, or teacher on the high school’s official letterhead.
- Community Service Recommendation. One signed letter of recommendation from an organization verifying community service involvement. The letter must be on the organization’s official letterhead and should state your duties and show total hours earned.
- Typed Essay
- One page essay to include academic and career goal
- Community service involvement
- Statement of why the scholarship is important to you
- Discussion of financial need
- Scholarship application must be signed by the student and a parent or guardian.
A complete application package includes a completed scholarship application along with required documents. If any items are omitted, application will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. All information provided is considered confidential. All materials become property of the Amarillo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
*********APPLICATION DEADLINE********
March 22, 2025
QUESTIONS:
Gloria Roberts (806) 674-2027or via email at amarillodeltas@gmail.com