Newport News Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Application

DORIS H. WATSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATON 2026
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. A 2026 graduating senior from one of the public high schools in Newport News, VA.
2. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher
3. SAT of 900 or higher ACT of 19 or higher
4. African-American female senior
5. Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black College or University
6. Preference given to involvement in any organizations that promotes education and or planning to major in Education.
7. Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership potential and /or community involvement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The applicant will:
1. Submit completed application form that is available at http://www.nnacdst.org
2. Submit one (1) Essay that specifically addresses the topic in the application.
3. Submit one (1) signed letter of recommendation from a teacher/administrator (pen & ink signatures only - no electronic signatures)
4. Submit one (1) signed letter of recommendation from a church, civic or other community group (on letterhead--pen & ink signatures only- no electronic signatures)
5. Submit an official high school transcript
6. Submit the application form and all requested items electronically to http://www.nnacdst.org.
Applications are due by Monday, March 23rd, 2026

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

HAND CARRIED APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

Contact Person: Kimberly Brothers, NNAC Scholarship Chair

NNACscholarships@gmail.com

Instructions: Do not omit any information. If any item is not applicable, write N/A. Information received will be held in strict confidence. You will need to submit this completed form by March 23. 2026 at 9:00 am
- Full Name*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Birth Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Gender*
- Race*
- E-mail*
- Current Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState
  
  Zip Code
- Home Phone
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Cell Phone*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Mother/Guardian Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Mother/Guardian Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Occupation
- Place of Employment
- Mother/Guardian Email
  example@example.com
- Father/Guardian Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Father/Guardian Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Occupation
- Place of Employment
- Father/Guardian Email
  example@example.com
- High School Name*
- Graduation Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Class Rank out of number of students*
- Current grade point average (GPA)*
- SAT Score
- Math
- Verbal
- or
- ACT Score
- Intended Major*
- List all school, church, civic activities, honors and awards received during the last four years (grades 9-12). Please include all offices held.
- 9th Grade*
  Include both school related and non-school related honors and awards
- 10th Grade*
  Include both school related and non-school related honors and awards
- 11th Grade*
  Include both school related and non-school related honors and awards
- 12th Grade*
  Include both school related and non-school related honors and awards
- List all work, community activities in which you are involved.
- 9th Grade*
- 10th Grade*
- 11th Grade*
- 12th Grade*
- ATTACH A TYPED DOCUMENT (NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE IN LENGTH) DOUBLE-SPACED
  
  Answer the following ESSAY Prompt
  
  Write a brief essay that explains how you have demonstrated compassion and concern for others, as well as, how you have participated in a mentoring program that assists and benefits others.
- Essay submission*
  
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- Recommendation Letter from Teacher/Administrator*
  
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- Recommendation Letter from church, civic or other community group. *
  
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- *All letters of recommendation should specifically address the student’s school involvement, community service, academic achievement, character and leadership and must be signed in pen and ink will be accepted*-no electronic signatures*
- High School Transcript*
  
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- AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION.
- Acceptance Letter from Historically Black College*
  
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- Do you agree to submit to us your personal, familiar, and educational information and are aware that we will use your information only for NNAC Scholarship Application purposes? Also, be aware that once you submit this Application Form you will not be able to submit any changes or remove any information. By confirming you agree that all information is accurate and truthful, otherwise your Application might be canceled.*
  
  Yes, I agree / Understand
- Applicant's Signature
- Should be Empty:

DORIS H. WATSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATON 2026