UPDATED 2023 DSTNOA Scholarship Application

NEW ORLEANS ALUMNAE CHAPTER

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

2023 Scholarship Application
S C H O L A R S H I P G U I D E L I N E S

Scholarships are awarded to New Orleans area high school seniors who plan to attend Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Loyola University, Southern University at New Orleans, Tulane University, University of New Orleans or Xavier University of Louisiana.

The following completed documents must be uploaded with the scholarship application:
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities and are not related to the applicant by blood, marriage, or adoption. One letter from a counselor, coach, or teacher and one letter from a community member, or church representative
- Official high school academic transcript of coursework completed, including the cumulative GPA
The application cycle is open until February 28, 2023 at 11:59pm CST.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applicants, it is strongly recommended that you submit your letters of recommendation and complete your application as soon as possible.

Upon completion of initial screening, selected applicants will be contacted for a personal interview. The virtual interviews will be held in April and May, 2023.

Please email dstnoascholarshipsandawards@gmail.com with any questions, comments or concerns about this application.
Student Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*
Primary E-mail*

Confirmation Email
Parent/Guardian Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary E-mail*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Cell Phone*
Education Information
High School*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Counselor Name*

First NameLast Name
Counselor Primary E-mail*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Academic GPA:*
Will you upload your transcript with this application submission?*
Official Transcript- Must be stamped and/or signed
Selection of School

Please select the school you intend to attend
The New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awards scholarships to one college and six universities in the New Orleans area. Scholarships will be awarded pending confirmed enrollment at the college or university selected below.

If an applicant is selected to interview but changes her/his intended college/university, she/he must notify the committee at the time the interview is scheduled. Once an applicant is scheduled for an interview, he/she will only be considered for the college or university entered on this application.
Intended College/University*
Have you applied*
Application Confirmation or other proof of application submission
Have you been accepted*
Acceptance Letter
Estimated Tuition Per Semester*
Community Service/Volunteerism

List the name of the organization(s), the number of years that you have volunteered and the estimated hours of service per year. There is space for three (3) organizations.
Organization Name 1
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Contact Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Activities performed for Organization 1
Position(s) Held in Organization 1
Organization 1 Years of Service
Estimated hours per school year
Organization Name 2
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Contact Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Activities performed for Organization 2
Position(s) Held in Organization 2
Organization 2 Years of Service
Estimated hours per school year
Organization Name 3
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Contact Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Activities performed for Organization 3
Position(s) Held in Organization 3
Organization 3 Years of Service
Estimated hours per school year
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

If any of the activities listed below cannot be verified, then you will not receive any credit for that section.
Extracurricular School Activities

List names of clubs/activities you have participated in and years of participation (Do not include sports activities).
Extracurricular School Activity 1/ Office(s) held: (not sports)
Extracurricular School Activity 1 - years of participation
Extracurricular School Activity 2 / Office(s) held: (not sports)
Extracurricular School Activity 2 - years of participation
Extracurricular School Activity 3/ Office(s) held: (not sports)
Extracurricular School Activity 3 - years of participation
Extracurricular Sports Participation

List sports you have participated in and any leadership positions.
Sports Participation 1
Extracurricular Sports Participation 1 - years of participation
Sports Participation 2
Extracurricular Sports Participation 2 - years of participation
Sports Participation 3
Extracurricular Sports Participation 3 - years of participation
Extracurricular Community Activities

Dance, Theater, Creative Writing, Music, etc. List the activity, the name of the organization, & the number of years that you have participated in the activity
Community Extracurricular Activity 1 and Name of the Organization
Years of participation
Estimated hours per school year
Community Extracurricular Activity 2 and Name of the Organizationon
Years of participation
Estimated hours per school year
Community Extracurricular Activity 3 and Name of the Organization
Years of participation
Estimated hours per school year
School & Community Awards & Honors

List any awards and/or honors you have received.
School or Community Awards and Honors 1
School or Community Awards and Honors 2
School or Community Awards and Honors 3
Employment

List your past and present work and length of time employed.
Are you currently employed?*
CURRENT EMPLOYER
Current Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number
Position Held
Average hours worked per week
Dates Worked
PAST EMPLOYER
Past Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Past Employer Phone Number
Position
Average hours worked per week
Dates Worked
Recommendations

Please submit recommendations from any TWO of the choices below. Letters must be addressed to the Scholarship & Awards Chairperson, New Orleans Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and should include knowledge of applicant, personal attributes and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Reference 1*
Letter
Reference 2*
Letter
Personal Essay

Explain why you are seeking this scholarship. Include any special circumstances or unusual hardships. Your student statement is very important and the Scholarship Committee relies heavily on this statement.
Essay: (maximum of 300 words)*

0/300
Proposed Educational Plan

Your Proposed Education Plan is an essay regarding your academic and career objectives, goals and aspirations. You should include the following: What are your educational and career goals? Why have you chosen these goals? How do you plan to achieve these goals? How do you envision making a contribution to your community after you complete your education?
Essay: (maximum of 1000 words)*

0/1000
Additional Information
Are you the first in your family or first generation to attend college?*
Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
Ethnicity:*
Disability
E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you and your parent/guardian are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please retain for your records and as verification of your application.
Applicant Name:*
Applicant Signature*

Clear
Parent/Guardian Name:*
Parent/Guardian Signature*

Clear
Please read before submitting:

All applicants must submit the following:
- Official High School Transcript
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
If you are unable to upload the documents, copies should be scanned and emailed to dstnoascholarshipsandawards@gmail.com.

We are no longer accepting documents that are not submitted electronically. If you have any questions about this application, please email dstnoascholarshipsandawards@gmail.com.
Should be Empty:

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Education Information

Selection of School

Community Service/Volunteerism

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extracurricular School Activities

Extracurricular Sports Participation

Extracurricular Community Activities

School & Community Awards & Honors

Employment

Recommendations

Personal Essay

Proposed Educational Plan

Additional Information

E-Signature