Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Troup-Coweta Alumnae Chapter

Troup-Coweta Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 3362 LaGrange, Georgia 30241
2026 Sandra Hoggs Hinton Scholarship, Annie Lucille Greene, & Zsa Zsa Heard Community Service Scholarship Application
The Troup-Coweta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awards these scholarships as a means to provide financial assistance to secondary students who wish to pursue higher education goals. Applicants must submit a completed application with necessary signatures, two recommendation letters, an official transcript, and an essay. The eligible applicants will be evaluated on their scholastic discipline, personal achievement, personal goals, and financial needs. Scholarship winners will be selected from the eligible applications. Applications must be returned to your counselor no later than March 20, 2026. The recipient will receive award money to be used towards higher education assistance during the first semester of the ensuing school year once verification of enrollment has been provided to the chapter.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must:
- Be a graduating high school senior in one of the following service areas: Coweta and Troup Counties
- Have a cumulative GPA of B or better.
- Have an SAT score of 800 or higher OR ACT composite score of 18 or higher
- Be accepted to an accredited institution of higher education (Technical College, Junior College, or University)
- Submit an official transcript inclusive of cumulative GPA, class rank, and scores (ACT/SAT)
- Submit a typed essay (topic and guidelines included in application)
- Submit two signed recommendation letters from an educator, community organization associate, or professional affiliate (job supervisor). NOTE: Each recommendation must be from a different category. Example: 1 letter of recommendation from an educator and 1 letter of recommendation from a community organization associate.
- Each letter of recommendation must include the following:
  - Name, occupation, telephone number, and email address of the recommender
  - The length of time they have known and worked with you, along with a clear description of the relationship (Core Teacher or Community Service Leader)
  - A description of your character, leadership, and work ethic
  - (For Community Service) The type of community service activities in which you have been involved, along with your specific role.
Please share the above requirements with your recommenders to ensure their letters provide the necessary information. Each letter of recommendation must be submitted electronically and requires a signature from the recommender.

For questions, please send an email to tcacdst.scholarship@gmail.com

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
1. Completed application form with ALL signatures
2. OFFICIAL high school transcripts w/SAT or ACT scores
3. Essay of 300-500 words
4. Two SIGNED letters of recommendation
Please submit all completed application components through this form.
Student's Information
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Student Cell Phone Number
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Student Email
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Parent Name

First NameLast Name
Extracurricular Activities - Organizations & Clubs
Include the activity, description, and the dates of the activity.
Honors and Awards
Volunteer Work and Community Service
Include the organization, description of work, and dates of service.
Work Activities: Are currently employed? If yes, what type of work and how many hours per week?
Include the organization, description of work, and dates of service.
In 3-5 sentences, tell us why this scholarship is important to you:
High School Information
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High School Counselor's Name

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Counselor's School Email
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Counselor's Phone Number
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Letter of Recommendations

Two Letters are required - One from a community service member and One letter from an educator.
Community Service Recommendation

First NameLast Name
Community Service Email
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Educator Recommendation

First NameLast Name
Educator Email
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Name of College, University or other educational institution student plans to attend:
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice

Personal Statement/Essay
Please type a 300-500 word essay on one of the three topics below. You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts. Your essay should be DOUBLE-SPACED and uploaded using the button below. Acceptable essay formats are Word, Google Docs or PDF. Be sure to include your name and your topic selection at the top of your essay. We expect that your essay will be authentic and relevant to your personal experiences.

1. Discuss a social issue of personal, local, or national concern and explain its importance to you and/or your peers.

2. How has your volunteer experience shaped your personal growth? Please include the organization(s), your role, number of hours or length of service, and what you learned from the experience. What is the value and importance of volunteerism and community service in our society? (Required for consideration of Zsa Zsa Heard Community Service Scholarship)

3. What is the greatest challenge that your generation will face? Discuss your ideas for dealing with this issue.
Personal Statement/Essay Selected

Discuss a social issue of personal, local, or national concern and explain its importance to you and/or your peers.What is the value and importance of volunteerism and community service in our society?What is the greatest challenge that your generation will face? Discuss your ideas for dealing with this issue.
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College Entrance Examination Score

Please submit an official copy of the ACT Composite Results or SAT Combined Critical Reading & Math Scores
College Entrance Exam

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STUDENT AND PARENT AFFIRMATION
In consideration of my academic record and the facts outlined in this application, I hereby submit this application for the Troup-Coweta Alumnae Chapter 2026 Scholarship Award. I solemnly affirm that to the best of my ability, the information given is true and correct.
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Troup-Coweta Alumnae Chapter

2026 Sandra Hoggs Hinton Scholarship, Annie Lucille Greene, & Zsa Zsa Heard Community Service Scholarship Application

Student's Information

High School Information

Letter of Recommendations

Name of College, University or other educational institution student plans to attend:

Personal Statement/Essay

College Entrance Examination Score

STUDENT AND PARENT AFFIRMATION