2024 HAC Academic Tuition Scholarship

2024 HAC Academic Tuition Scholarship Application
IMPORTANT! Before submitting your application, please make sure your application includes the following and / or all of these have been addressed:
- Essay Requirements
  - 250 words or less
  - Question: What do you see as the greatest need in our society and how do you plan to utilize your college degree to help fill that void?
- Community Service
- Faculty Form
- Counselor Form
- Official transcript requested from Counselor
- Photo of applicant
- Signatures
Each applicant should apply to only ONE scholarship. In the event multiple applications are submitted, only the FIRST ONE will be considered.

Applicants must complete all required information and required documentation for the proper awarding of scholarships. Applicants must be African-American high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered for a scholarship.

The completed application must be received on or before January 13, 2024. The application will close at 11:59PM on January 13, 2025.

All information will be held in the strictest of confidence and will be used solely for the purpose of scholarship administration.

If you have questions, send an email to dsthsvscholar@gmail.com.
Scholarships Available
Select the scholarship to which you are applying*

Louise Ragland DeShields ScholarshipHistorically Black Colleges & Universities ScholarshipCollege of Choice ScholarshipOakwood University ScholarshipUniversity of Alabama - Huntsville ScholarshipCalhoun Community College ScholarshipJ.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $6,500

Only for students who plan to attend Alabama A&M University

Based on Financial Need
Scholarship Amount: $5,500

Only for students who plan to attend a 4-year accredited HBCU
Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Planning to attend a 4-year accredited college or university

NOT for students who plan to attend Alabama A&M University, Oakwood University or University of Alabama - Huntsville
Scholarship Amount: $3,500

Planning to attend Oakwood University
Scholarship Amount: $3,500

Planning to attend University of Alabama - Huntsville
Scholarship Amount: $3,000

Planning to attend Calhoun Community College
Scholarship Amount: $3,000

Planning to attend J.F. Drake Community and Technical College
INSTRUCTIONS

1. The application process is automated and contains fillable PDFs for ease of submission.

2. You will be able to save your work and edit all responses, print and preview, and submit your form.

3. Failure to submit all of the required information will result in the application being rejected.

4. The scholarship funds will be applied to tuition and/or fees.

5. Children whose mothers are members of the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are NOT ELIGIBLE to receive this scholarship.

6. Completed applications are to be submitted by January 13, 2025 @ 11:59PM.
FACULTY FORM / COUNSELOR FORM: Save the appropriate documents below by downloading them to your device. Send it to the appropriate persons. Please ask the faculty member and counselor to send the forms to you for submission as part of your application.

Please review all requirements for the scholarship and make sure you have them ready PRIOR to submission.
Download the faculty recommendation letter and send it to the faculty member of your choice.
Download the counselor form and send it to your school counselor.

You are applying for the {scholarshipselected}.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

You are applying for the {scholarshipselected}.
EDUCATIONAL DATA
High School *
Home School Affiliation
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
ACT Composite Score
SAT Verbal
If you didn't take the SAT, leave this blank.
SAT Math
If you didn't take the SAT, leave this blank.
HONORS / AWARDS / RECOGNITION / LEADERSHIP / ORGANIZATIONS

In the specified areas below, please list your honors, organizations, and leadership positions you have held.
Honors Count
Organizations Count
Check any leadership offices you have held. You will be asked to list up to 3 organizations where you held that office. Please check all offices that apply.

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryGroup LeaderCommittee Chair / Co-ChairOther
Organization you served as President (1)
President 1 Filled
Organization you served as President (2)
President 2 Filled
Organization you served as President (3)
President 3 Filled
Organization you served as Vice-President (1)
VP 1 Filled
Organization you served as Vice-President (2)
VP 2 Filled
Organization you served as Vice-President (3)
VP 3 Filled
Organization you served as Secretary (1)
Secy 1 Filled
Organization you served as Secretary (2)
Secy 2 Filled
Organization you served as Secretary (3)
Secy 3 Filled
Organization you served as Group Leader (1)
GL 1 Filled
Organization you served as Group Leader (2)
GL 2 Filled
Organization you served as Group Leader (3)
GL 3 Filled
Organization you served as Committee Chair / Co-Chair (1)
CC 1 Filled
Organization you served as Committee Chair / Co-Chair (2)
CC 2 Filled
Organization you served as Committee Chair / Co-Chair (3)
CC 3 Filled
Organization you served as Other Leadership Position (1)
OL 1 Filled
Organization you served as Other Leadership Position (2)
OL 2 Filled
Organization you served as Other Leadership Position (3)
OL 3 Filled
Leadership Count
If applying for LRD, college is AAMU.
College you plan to attend after graduation*

You are applying for the {scholarshipselected}.
COMMUNITY SERVICE

List your community service efforts. Click the ADD button after each one. Upload supporting documentation from the organizations that benefitted from your efforts. A maximum of 3 letters can be uploaded.
Community Service Count
Community Service Letter 1

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Community Service Letter 2

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Community Service Letter 3

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You are applying for the {scholarshipselected}.
Essay

250 words or less on the subject below:
What do you see as the greatest need in our society and how do you plan to utilize your college degree to help fill that void?*

0/250

You are applying for the {scholarshipselected}.
Upload the faculty recommendation form. If the recommendation has already been sent separately, you can skip this step.

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Faculty: Use this space to upload any additional documents.

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Upload the counselor form. If this form has been sent separately, you can skip this step.

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Upload photo of yourself. Make sure it is appropriate.*

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I certify that the information provided in this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. A scholarship award from Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be inaccurate.
Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian Names*
Parent/Guardian Signature*

Clear
IMPORTANT! Before submitting your application, please make sure your application includes the following and / or all of these have been addressed:
- Essay
- Community Service
- Faculty Form
- Counselor Form
- Official transcript requested from Counselor
- Photo of applicant
- Signatures
Should be Empty:

2024 HAC Academic Tuition Scholarship Application

Scholarships Available

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL DATA

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Essay