Denise Foster Mixon Memorial Scholarship

Denise Foster Mixon was a charter member of the Chester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was a true youth advocate and educator. A graduate of Delaware State University and Widener University she valued education and worked hard at affecting the lives of young people. This scholarship is offered to honor her and assist students seeking higher education.

• Be a female , graduating high school senior and attend a school located in Delaware County.
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Be accepted at a n accredited two or four - year college/institute of higher learning. Applicati ons received without college acceptance letters will still be considered for the scholarship.
• Show evidence of involvement in extr a - curricular school activities and community service.
• Submit a completed application:
  • The completed application must completed by March 19, 2021 .
  • Applications received after March 19, 2021 will not be considered .
  • Submit a wallet sized head shot photograph.
  • Submit a typed essay 500 or more words that answers ONE of he provided essay questions.
  • Submit a letter to verify EVERY community service listed.
  • Submit an official High School transcript mailed from the high school which clearly reflects your GPA .
  • Submit a Photo/Video Release form.
• Be available for a scheduled interview via Zoom.
• When applying for multiple scholarships, each application MUST contain its own set of all required materials.

Transcripts should be mailed to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chester Alumnae Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1930 Boothwyn, PA 19061

NOTE: Submitted materials will not be returned. ALL materials submitted will become the property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chester Alumnae Chapter.

Please send all questions to scholarship@dstchesterpaac.org

Denise Foster Mixon Memorial Scholarship

2020-2021

This application must be completed in its entirety.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Community service is defined as service provided by you to an organization that affects the community and its members. It cannot be a paid position.

Service done through your school because of membership in a club or organization you belong to is NOT acceptable.

You MUST provide a letter from EACH organization you have completed service for. The letter MUST include the number of service hours. The letter MUST be on the organization's letterhead. It also MUST be signed by someone from the organization. Upload additional information if you have more than 5 activities.

Please answer ONE of the essay questions using the following criteria:

• 12 point Times New Roman
• 1 inch margins
• Double spaced
• Typed essay of 500 or more words

1. "Like most who are underestimated, I have learned to over-perform and find soft but key ways to take credit, because ultimately, leadership and power require the confidence to effectively wield both." Stacey Abrams

• Describe an experience in which you were underestimated and how you overcame it.

2. Community disruptions such as COVID-19 and natural disasters can have deep and long lasting impacts.

• In this essay, describe those effects on your health and well being, safety, family circumstances, future plans, and education, including access to reliable technology nad quiet study spaces.

• Have a title for your essay.
• Use an appropriate style and vocabulary. Make sure you are within the bounds of acceptable usage.
• Write a firs t draft, then spend time “polishing” your essay.
  • Make verbs strong and active.
  • Make descriptions precise and powerful.
  • Use proper grammar and syntax.
  • Remember, your topic must have an introduction and strong conclusion.
• Indent the first line of every paragraph.
• Check your spelling. Use spell check or a dictionary if necessary.
• Check your punctuation.
• Check your grammar. Do all sentences have a noun an d a verb? Is the tense correct?
• Check your capitalization. Are all proper nouns capitalized?
• Proof-read your essay to make sure you have answered one of the questions.
• Let someone else such as your English teacher, counselor or parent/guardian read it.