GENERAL INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1. Eligibility for this scholarship is intended for students of African American/Black descent.
2. Applicant must be a North San Diego County resident and a currently enrolled college- bound graduating senior at a local high school in the area.
3. Meet a minimum requirement of a 3.0 grade-point-average on a standard 4.0 scale.
4. Application submissions not completed online will require of a printed copy of the full application packet postmarked or date stamped no later than May 3, 2024 and mailed to North San Diego County Alumnae Chapter, PO Box 502871, San Diego, CA 92150-2871.
The completed application packet must contain the following:
5. An official high school transcript to verify a minimum of 3.0 grade point average on an overall 4.0 scale.
6. Demonstrated record of extracurricular activities in leadership and community service.
7. One (1) page essay addressing a question chosen from the writing prompt found in the application below. It must be double-spaced and in 12-point font.
8. Acknowledgement of family income and makeup of family unit.
9. Two (2) letters of recommendation, i.e., school administrators, counselors, teachers, community leaders, employer. etc.
- The letter of recommendation should be written on school or organization letterhead.
- School Personnel Letter of Recommendation: Whether the letter is written on school letterhead or not, the letter must include the name and position of the person writing the letter, the school address, the person's contact information (email or phone number) and the letter must be signed and dated.
- Community Leader Letter of Recommendation: Whether the letter is written on organization letterhead or not, the letter must include the name and position of the person writing the letter, their address, the person's contact information (email or phone number) and the letter must be signed and dated.
10. Submit completed application(s) via the online portal to dstnsdcac@gmail.com or mail printed application(s) to NSDCAC Academic Scholarships, P. O. Box 502871, San Diego, CA 92150-2871. Send questions or request for support to dstnsdcac.org.
11. The application period is March 25,2024 through April 30, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated during the first week of May. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 3, 2024. Please note that the scholarship awards are for the Fall 2024 college enrollment period.