Welcome to the 2025 Scholarship Application Process for the Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
In order to qualify for the Bethany D. McClendon Scholarship, applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Identify as an African- American female.
- Plan to or currently attend Graduate School or Law School at the University of Arkansas for the Fall of 2025 School Year.
- Complete an application along with an essay (minimum of 1000 words).
- Provide the most recent official college transcript.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit two letters of recommendation on official letterhead, both of which must be signed (from a non-family member). At least one letter should highlight your involvement in community service. The recommendations should be from the following two sources:
- A school official (such as a professor, advisor, faculty, or staff member), and
- A community member (such as a church member, minister, or leader from a community organization).
- Provide a professional headshot photo (2x3 inches, similar to a license or passport size)
- Additionally, applicants must not be daughters of current members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm Central Time (CT) Friday, March 28, 2025. Incomplete applications or submissions after the deadline will not be considered.
The final selection of scholarship recipients will be based upon cumulative grade point average, school/community involvement, recommendations, and essay. All recipients of this award will be notified by Friday, April 18, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact LaNelle Owens at scholarship@nwadst.org.
Thank you for your participation.
Best regards,
LaNelle Owens
Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee
Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Tanya Cook
President
Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.