The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated affirms its commitment to the community by awarding TWO $2,500 academic need scholarship to a student demonstrating academic excellence and financial need.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be:
- A graduating senior from one of the high schools of the designated service areas of Portsmouth, Virginia.
- A graduating senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate and document financial need.
- Accepted by and enrolled in a Historically Black College or University as a full-time student; an official document verifying enrollment for the fall semester of 2025 must be provided before the actual scholarship award is disbursed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The applicant will:
- Submit the original copy of a completed application form.
- Submit an essay (250-500 words) explaining how this scholarship will support you financially.
- Submit a current year’s income tax statement to verify financial need.
(FAFSA, W-2’s, unemployment, a statement from Social Services or other public benefit statement may also be used).
- Submit one (1) letter of recommendation which addresses the applicant’s leadership, citizenship and character qualifications; the letter may come from a high school principal, a high school counselor, a club sponsor, or a person other than a relative.
- Submit an official high school transcript and a copy of SAT or ACT Score Reports, if taken.
- Submit the application form and all requested items electronically to www.pacdst.org.
- Submit an official senior yearbook picture.
Applications are due by Saturday, March 1, 2025.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.
HAND CARRIED APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.