STUDENT APPLICATION: Please review the application requirements below, gather all required documents, and be prepared to electronically submit your application no later than March 1, 2024 to lacdstscholarship@gmail.com. *Application must be completed in one setting or you risk losing your data. If anyone needs assistance with their application please send an email lacdstscholarship@gmail.com.
2024 APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicant must be a Lakeland Alumnae Chapter service area high school graduating senior.
• Applicant must be a resident of the Lakeland Alumnae Chapter service area (Polk, Hardee and Highlands).
• Application must be fully completed including applicant and parent signature.
• Application must include a headshot photo. Submission of a photo & e-signature serves as your consent for LAC to print or publish your photo (program booklet, social media, etc.) if you are selected as a recipient.
• Application must include a letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university.
• Application must include an official high school transcript (2.75 cumulative, unweighted GPA required).
• Application must include a letter of recommendation from your high school teachers or administrators. A second recommend letter is recommended (but not required). This can be from a mentor, coach, or community leader.
• Application must include a minimum 250-word three part essay, typed, and written by the applicant. It is recommended you type your essay in a word processor program (e.g. Microsoft Word) and then copy into the application form.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
*All monies will be sent directly to the college/institution for the Fall 2024 semester.
Literacy Scholarship Award:
Amount: $1000
Open to all Lakeland Alumnae Chapter service area (Polk, Hardee and Highlands) students.
*Multiple scholarships will be awarded
Sharon Jones Delta G.E.M.S Scholarship Award:
Amount: $1000
Applicants must be an active member of the Delta G.E.M.S. Program with 1 or more years participation.
*Multiple scholarships will be awarded