Presidential Scholarship Application

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THE EAST POINT/ COLLEGE PARK ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

To be considered for a scholarship, a complete application packet MUST be received by March 1st at 11:59 PM.

1. Omission of any part of the application will eliminate the applicant from consideration.

2. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale.

3. Applicant must select one (1) scholarship for which they would like to be considered. Selecting more than one (1) scholarship will eliminate the scholarship from consideration. Please see below for additional information regarding the First Generation Scholarship.

4. The applicant must live in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

5. Scholarships are only intended for study towards an associate or bachelor degree from an accredited two- or four-year institution. Scholarship funds may only be used for tuition and book expenses.

6. Parent/Guardian of applicant must sign Disbursement of Scholarship Funds Agreement.

7. Scholarship funds will be dispersed upon receiving a letter verifying the recipient’s enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. The enrollment verification form must be completed by the institution and contain: (a) the registrar’s signature and (b) the official seal of the institution. Scholarship checks will be made payable to the recipient and the college/university.

Please contact scholarships@epcpdst.org for any questions about the application or application process.

Thank You!

Available Scholarships

Presidential Scholarships will be awarded in four (4) distinct areas. Please read the description of each scholarship carefully and select one (1) scholarship. You may not select more than one (1) scholarship for consideration.

Academic: Academic Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s academic record, including GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and class rigor.

Community Service: Community Service Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s record of community service.

Leadership: Leadership Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s leadership roles in both school and the community.

EP/CP Educational Development Programs: Applicants must be current participants in EP/CP Delta GEMS or EMBODI for eligibility in this scholarship category.

Please Select One Scholarship*

AcademicCommunity ServiceLeadershipEP/CP Educational Development Programs

If EP/CP Educational Development Programs, please provide name of program blanks.

Personal Information

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

High School blanks*

Honors, Awards, Extracurricular Activities

List honors and awards (e.g., academic, community, leadership, extra curricular, etc)

List extracurricular activities - organizations and clubs (both school and community; indicate years of involvement):

List organizational memberships and offices held: (indicate years of involvement):

List community involvement and volunteer activities (indicate the years of involvement ):

List leadership positions in community involvement/volunteer activities:

List any work experience (Give job title, employer, and dates of employment beginning with your current or most recent job):

SAT/ACT Scores

Please upload a copy of your SAT and/or ACT Scores*

Counselor Verification and Letters of Recommendation

Please follow the below instructions.

COUNSELOR VERIFICATION FORM

Your counselor must submit a verfication form using this link:

https://form.jotform.com/240016505074041

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please submit a recommendation letter from EACH of the following categories:

CATERGORY #1: ACADEMIC OR PERSONAL LETTER:

(1) If you have selected to be considered for an Academic Scholarship or EP/CP Educational Development Programs Scholarship, this letter must be from a Core Academic Teacher (Math, Science, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History).

(2) If you have selected to be considered for a Community Service Scholarship, this letter should be written by someone who has supervised your involvement in a community service project referenced on your application and is not an immediate relative.

(3) If you have selected to be considered for the Leadership Scholarship, this letter should be written by someone who can attest to the leadership positions and achievements referenced in your application (e.g., teacher, school counselor, coach, etc.) and is not an immediate relative.

CATEGORY #2: CHARACTER RECOMMENDATION

This letter should be from a Minister, Community/Civic Leader, or Professional Person.

Please have your references submit a typed, signed letter of recommendation placed on letterhead. The letters should be addressed to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter and include:

• Name and occupation of reference
• The name of the applicant and relationship
• How long the reference has known the applicant
• Information regarding why the applicant should receive the scholarship award

Please submit letters using this link: https://form.jotform.com/240015852305042

Counselor Verification

Counselor's Name

First NameLast Name

Counselor's Email

example@example.com

Academic or Personal Recommendation

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Character Recommendation

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Essay

In 500 words or less, please describe: 1. Why you want to be a recipient of an East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter Presidential Scholarship. 2. Your goals and career interests. 3. The impact this scholarship would have on your educational career. The scholarship will be judged on these criteria, as well as grammar and use of language.*

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Transcript

Please upload your official high school transcript

Upload Transcript Here*

Headshot

Please upload your headshot*

Verification

FOR ALL APPLICANTS

I hereby declare that all of the above statements are true. I agree to accept the decision of the Educational Development Committee of the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Student Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Scholarship Application Disclaimer

Agreement for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds

I, First Name Last Name (Parent/Guardian) acknowledge and understand that the scholarship awards will only be disbursed in a lump sum payment directly to the college/university identified by the scholarship recipient First Name Last Name(Student’s Name).

Scholarships will be awarded upon verification of enrollment from a college or university. Verification entails an enrollment form completed by the institution with the registrar’s signature and official seal of the institution.

Scholarship disbursements are mailed to institutions October 1 – April 1 annually. East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated does not meet during the months of June, July and August; therefore, scholarship payments will not be processed during that period.

Scholarship Awards must be claimed within four years of the award date or the award will be forfeited. No exceptions.

I recognize and accept these conditions for the disbursement of any scholarship award that my child may receive.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Thank you for taking the time to complete the High School Scholarship application for the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Your application will be reviewed and you will receive notification in late April of the decision.

Please carefully review your application and supporting materials. If you are sure everything is filled out correctly, Click Submit!