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 one-time Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Book Scholarship, applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Be an African-American female residing in Washington or Benton County.
- Be a high school senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution for the Fall 2025 school year.
- Submit an application and essay to the scholarship committee.
- Complete an application along with an essay (minimum of 750 words).
- Provide the most recent official high school transcript.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Provide a professional headshot photo (2x3 inches, similar to a license or passport size)
- 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 teacher, high school counselor or advisor), and
- A community member (such as a church member, minister, or leader from a community organization).
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.