2024 Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application

2024 Scholarship Application

For Students with GPA above 3.0

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 7, 2024

For additional information contact:

Scholarship Committee Chair

Scholarship@dstpvac.org

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a public service organization of black, collegeeducated women that strives to improve the condition of African Americans and, in so doing, build a stronger more just country for all Americans. During its 110-year history, the organizationhas developed an extensive array of public service projects through its Five-Point ProgrammaticThrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness andInvolvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

Since its chartering in 1985, the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc. has served the Greater Montgomery County, Maryland area. The chapter continues to addressthe conditions of low-income communities, with a particular focus on African Americancommunities.

Scholarships will be awarded to Montgomery County High School graduating seniors based on the following criteria:
- Community Service
- Academic Achievement
- Personal Statement
- Financial Need
The minimum award will be $1,000.

For more information on our programs and a link to the application visit our website at www.dstpvac.org. A copy of the application is also attached to this notice.

Brooke G. Holmes, President

Minnjuan W. Flournoy Floyd, PhD Chair, Scholarship Committee
Application Criteria

Applicant must:
1. 1. Be a high school senior who lives in or attends school in the communities of Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Poolesville, Darnestown, or Seneca.
2. Not be a daughter/son of a member of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
3. Have an overall unweighted GPA above 3.0.
4. Be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution by Fall 2024, seeking an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
In addtion to the application, applicants must submit:
1. Two reference letters on official organization letterhead, one school-based and one community based, not associated with the school the applicant attends. Letters from relatives are not permissible.
2. A personal statement.
3. A current official academic transcript mailed directly from the applicant's school to the Chapter's PO Box (address found below The official, sealed transcript must be postmarked by April 7. 2024.
4. A copy of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission summary page.
All items listed above must be included in the application package (except the transcript, which must be sent separately), along with signatures from the applicant, parent/guardian, and the counselor. Omission of any of these items will exclude the applicant from consideration.

If awarded the scholarship, the recipient must provide proof of enrollment from the college or university in order to receive funds. Class schedules will not be accepted as proof of enrollment.

Completed applications can be either mailed or received electronically no later than 11:59p (Eastern time), April 7, 2024.

Mailed applications must be postmarked by April 7, 2024 and must be sent to:

Scholarship Committee Chair

Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

P.O. Box 59653

Potomac, Maryland 20859

Fill in the requested data below:
Applicant Name
Applicant Home Address
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
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Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Parent/Guardian(s)
High School
Current Unweighted Grade Point Average
Student Service Learning Hours Earned
College/University Planning to Attend
Intended Major/Course of Study
Anticipated High School Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Counselor Name

First NameLast Name
Counselor Contact Information
Counselor Certification/Signature:

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Certification

I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and current and that the Applicant is not the parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. I understand this application packet will be kept confidential. All material submitted becomes the final property of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I understand that submission of inaccurate or incomplete information will result in disqualification or forfeiture of any award.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature

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Parent Name

First NameLast Name
Parent Signature

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Completed Scholarship Application (with all signatures)
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
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Completed Scholarship Application (with all signatures)One Community Based Letter on official organization letterhead (not associated with the school)One School Based Letter on official organization letterhead (letters from relatives are not permissible)A personal statementA current official, sealed academic transcript (mailed separately, directly from the school)A copy of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission
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