Fortitude Scholarship Application

Fortitude Scholarship Application
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THE EAST POINT/ COLLEGE PARK ALUMNAE CHAPTER FORTITUDE SCHOLARSHIP

To be considered for a scholarship, a complete application packet MUST be received by October 15th at 11:59 PM.

1. All applicants must be financial members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2. Omission of any part of the application will eliminate the application from consideration.

3. Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale.

4. Applicants may apply if they are working toward an undergraduate degree only. Full- time sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors AND graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship.

5. Graduating seniors MUST apply the scholarship funds prior to graduation.

6. ONLY applicants attending the following schools are eligible to receive this scholarship:

• Brenau University
• Clark Atlanta University
• Clayton College and State University
• Emory University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Mercer University – Atlanta Campus
• Morris Brown College
• Spelman College
• University of West Georgia

7. Applicant must sign Disbursement of Scholarship Funds Agreement.

8. Scholarship recipients are asked to attend an Award Presentation Ceremony at an East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter meeting.

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

Thank You!
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Letters of Recommendation

Please follow the below instructions.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please submit a recommendation letter from EACH of the following:

(1) ACADEMIC/CHARACTER RECOMMENDATION letter from a College or University Administrator or Professor

(2) COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOMMENDATION letter from a Community Service Leader (e.g., Chapter Advisor, Minister, Civic Leader, Professional Person, etc.) on the agency’s letterhead.

Please have your references submit a typed letter of recommendation for you. 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
- What type of community activities the applicant has been involved in and information about the applicant’s involvement
- Information regarding why the applicant should receive the scholarship award
A total of two letters of recommendation: One (1) academic and character letter AND one (1) community service letter should be submitted in your application packet.

Please submit letters using this link: https://form.jotform.com/240015852305042
Academic/Character Recommendation
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Community Service Recommendation
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Essay
In 500 words or less, please describe: 1. Why you want to be a recipient of an East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter Fortitude 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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Verification

FOR ALL APPLICANTS

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

Agreement for Disbursement of Scholarship Funds
I, First Name Last Name (applicant's name) 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(Applicant'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.

I understand that scholarship awards must be claimed within 6 months after the announcement date or the funds will be forfeited.

I recognize and accept these conditions for the disbursement of the Collegiate Scholarship Award.
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Thank you for taking the time to complete the Fortitude 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 April of the decision.

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