FCAC Scholarship

Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time. Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 chartered chapters worldwide. The major programs of the Sorority are based on the organization's Five Point Thrust of:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
The Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., chartered in 1993, will award scholarships to African American female students who demonstrate a high degree of scholarship, leadership, and community service. All applicants must have a 3.0 or higher grade- point average on a 4.0 scale and must be a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia.

The application may also be found on our web site, fcacdst.org. The completed application must be received by 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025.

The Official Transcript must also be emailed to scholarship@fcacdst.org. It must be signed, labeled “Official Transcript”, and emailed by an authorized school official by 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025.

2025 FCAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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A. RESUME/LIST OF ACTIVITIES

Include a minimum of the following in a resume: Academic Enrichment Programs and Extracurricular Activities, highlighting your involvement in school clubs, service projects, and/or athletic programs. Please also include Work Experience for the last year (If applicable). Highlight all leadership roles and responsibilities, to include dates served.
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B. COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMARY

Attach a one-page, double-spaced community service summary which describes the project/projects in which you participated in during the past two years. Include a brief description of duties, the approximate number of people impacted, the length of time you volunteered, how often you volunteered how many times you volunteered.

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Helping Hands - 1234 Lorton Rd, Lorton, VA (May 2023 – Present)

Group Volunteer - Volunteer with a non-profit organization that provides respite care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tutored approximately 2 to 3 children for 2 hours every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Volunteered 10 times.
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C. ESSAY

Include a two-to-three-page essay from the following topics. The essay must be doubled spaced using a 12-point Arial font. Select from one of the questions below:

1.    Define diversity; why is diversity significant in a college/university environment?

2.    Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

3.    Describe a place or environment where you are most happy. What do you do or experience there, and why is it important to you?

4.    Mental health has significance for all segments of society. Discuss the impact of mental health challenges for today’s youth.
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D. TRANSCRIPT

An official transcript must be emailed to the below email address by an authorized school official and received no later than 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025. Please inform the school official that the transcript must be signed and labeled as an “Official Transcript”. Do not wait until the last minute to request transcript because the school needs time to process your request. Please email transcript to: scholarship@fcacdst.org .
E. INTERVIEW

Scholarship applicant finalists will be required to participate in an interview.

Use this checklist to make sure your application packet is complete:
- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- RESUME
- COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMARY
- ESSAY
- TRANSCRIPT (Must be signed, labeled “Official Transcript”, emailed to scholarship@fcacdst.org and received no later than 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025.)
Questions can be emailed to: scholarship@fcacdst.org

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 14, 2025, by 6:00 p.m.
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2025 FCAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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Application Packet Details