OCAC(CA) Scholarship Application

APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Orange County (CA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship Awards Program provides scholarships to outstanding African-American college-bound high school students. Previous scholarship recipients currently enrolled in an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Awards are granted annually to students who are residents of Orange County; have been accepted by an accredited college or university; and have gone through a formal application, screening and interview process with the sorority.
APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants must be residents of Orange County, California.

The criteria for selection will be based upon the following:
1. Quality and completeness of application package,
2. Service or leadership in school or community,
3. Scholastic achievement,
4. Three letters of recommendation,
5. Financial need; and
6. A personal interview.
Please review our national website: www.deltasigmatheta.org prior to completion of your application.

All materials and information submitted become the property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; therefore, please maintain a copy of this application for your records.

"In person” deliveries of application materials to members of the chapter will NOT be accepted.

Notification of the Scholarship Committee’s decision will occur no later than April 30, 2026

Scholarship awards will be made at the beginning of the fall semester/quarter upon confirmation of registration at an accredited college or university as certified by the school Registrar. Written confirmation must be forwarded directly from the college/university Registrar by October 30 of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. Awardees should expect to receive their scholarship award approximately 15-20 days after the Orange County (CA) Alumnae Chapter receives the required proof of registration. Awards not claimed by October 30 will be forfeited.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL SUBMISSION

The complete scholarship application and letters of recommendation must be uploaded to this application portal no later than March 31, 2026. The application portal will close on March 31, 2026 at 11:59PM. Application documents received after this date will not be accepted.

One (1) copy of your official transcript must be emailed by your school directly to the Scholarship Committee. The official transcript must bear the school seal or be stamped. Transcripts may be mailed to the OCAC(CA) P.O. Box or emailed to scholarship@orangecountydst.com.

Three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted which comment on your activities, character, and initiative. Letters from relatives, including step parents, guardians, and/or persons residing in your household, are not acceptable. (See Part VII.)

EMAIL/MAIL APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Applications may be submitted via email or mailed to the OCAC(CA) P.O. Box.

To complete the 2026 Scholarship Award application via email/mail, download the Application here or from the Orange County (CA) Alumnae website.

Download 2026 Scholarship Application: OCAC(CA) Scholarship Application

The complete application package (application, transcript(s), and letters of recommendation) must be emailed (scholarship@orangecountydst.com) or postmarked no later than March 31, 2026. Applications, transcripts, and letters of recommendation postmarked or received later than March 31, 2026 will not be considered.

One (1) copy of your official transcript must be sent by your high school directly to the Scholarship Committee. The official transcript must bear the school seal or be stamped. Transcripts may be mailed to the OCAC(CA) P.O. Box or emailed to scholarship@orangecountydst.com.

Three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted which comment on your activities, character, and initiative. Letters from relatives, including step parents, guardians, and/or persons residing in your household, are not acceptable. (See Part VII.)

CHAPTER MAILING ADDRESS:
Scholarship Committee
Orange County (CA) Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
P.O. Box 26904, Santa Ana, CA 92799-6904

Applicant Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail*
example@example.com
Telephone Number*
Current High School or College/University*

Part I: Miscellaneous School Information
High School Student or Undergraduate Student?*
Expected High School Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Principal's Name*
Spring Break Week
High School Counselor's Name*
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Financial Aid Counselor's Name*
Spring Sememster Break Week
Academic Counselor's Name*

Part II: Educational Background
High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Part III - Honors, Special Talents, and Work Experience
1. Honors, Awards, and Special Talents: (Include dates received for Honors and Awards)*
2. Membership in Clubs/Organizations and Offices Held: (Include dates)*
3. Extracurricular School Activities and/or Community Activities: (Include dates)*
4. List any work experience: Give job title, employer and dates of employment (Indicate both paid and volunteer work)*

Part IV - Personal Statement
Provide your personal statement including your major goals, educational objectives and any other information that would help us in evaluating your application package. Please indicate your anticipated or current college major and anticipated career.*
How do the principles of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated align with your personal goals?*

Part V - Proposed Educational Plan

In order of preference, please list the names and addresses of schools to which you have applied or will be attending for the period in which this financial assistance is requested. Must list at least one school.
College/University 1
Annual Cost for College/University 1
Tuition*
Room/Board*
Books*
Transportation*
Personal*
TOTAL COST (Will Calculate Automatically)
College/University 2
Annual Cost for College/University 2
Tuition
Room/Board
Books
Transportation
Personal
TOTAL COST (Will Calculate Automatically)
College/University 3
Annual Cost for College/University 3
Tuition
Room/Board
Books
Transportation
Personal
TOTAL COST (Will Calculate Automatically)

Part VI - Financial Profile

Please include information for at least one (1) Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian - 1
Parent/Guardian - 2
Are there other family members dependent upon parent(s) or guardian(s) for support?*

YesNo
Other family members dependent upon parent(s) or guardian(s) for support:*
Annual Total Family Income from All Sources:*
Are you eligible for state and/or national grants, awards or scholarships?*
Have you applied for, received or been awarded other scholarships? *
If yes, please indicate the sources(s) and amount:*
How will you finance your education?*

Part VII - Recommendations

Please submit three letters of recommendation regarding your activities, character, and initiative. These may come from your school principal, teacher, mentor, counselor, professor, minister, employer, a civic leader or person who can comment on these qualities. Letters from relatives, stepparents, guardians, and/or persons residing in your household will not be accepted. All letters must be on letterhead that includes the address and telephone number of the person making the recommendation.
Reference #1*
Reference Letter #1*

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Reference #2*
Reference Letter #2*

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Reference #3*
Reference Letter #3*

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Application Submission
You will not be able to submit your application until all boxes below are checked indicating that you have read and agreed to the terms.

Once all boxes have been checked, the option to Submit Application will appear.
Application Verification*

I hereby declare that all of the previous statements are true.I will request the necessary official transcript(s) to be forwarded directly to the Scholarship Committee.I understand that I am required to appear for a personal interview and to forward any additional information, if necessary.I agree to accept the final decision of the Scholarship Committee of the Orange County (CA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Is applicant 18 years old or older?*
Applicant's Signature*

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Parent(s)/Guardian Signature (required for all applicants under the age of 18):*

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APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Applicant Information

Part I: Miscellaneous School Information

Part II: Educational Background

Part III - Honors, Special Talents, and Work Experience

Part IV - Personal Statement

Part V - Proposed Educational Plan

Part VI - Financial Profile

Part VII - Recommendations

Application Submission