Ruth J Brown Scholarship 2025

Wilson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ruth J. Brown Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wilson Alumnae Chapter offers an educational scholarship to senior young ladies from Public High schools including charter and early colleges each year. The Ruth J. Brown Scholarship is in honor of our charter member of the Wilson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who was a former public school teacher. The amount of the scholarship is $2000. The awards are granted based on the following criteria:

1. High School GPA 2.75 through seven semesters on the transcript (attach a copy of your transcript to the application) 2. SAT/ACT Score (optional) 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation 4. Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Attendance 5. Essay-250 words ( Why do you deserve this scholarship?) 6. Virtual Interview

SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO: wilsonalumnaescholarships@gmail.com by March 7th, 2025

1. Please type or print legibly (using black ink) when supplying requested information. 2. The required 250-word essay must be typed and submitted with the application. 3. Answer all questions to the best of your knowledge. 4. Submit an electronic copy of your high school transcript with your application. 5. Submit your SAT and/or ACT score 6. Have one teacher recommendation from your high school teacher and one person from the community to write a letter or recommendation ( describing character and leadership) Two letters must be sent to:wilsonalumnaescholarships@gmail.com 7. Once your application is received you will be notified of a time and date for a Zoom video conference interview.

Please submit all applications to the email address provided by March 7th, 2025.

Ruth J. Brown Scholarship Application Wilson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta., Inc.

Name

Date of Birth

Date

Address

Telephone

Email

example@example.com

Fathers Name

Telephone

Mothers Name

Telephone

Legal Guardian (if living with someone other than parent)

Grade Point Average

SAT Score or ACT Score ( Optional)

List college you plan to attend:

File Upload ( Please include a copy of the Letter of Commitment)

Have you applied for any grants, loans or other scholarships?

Have you applied for any grants, loans, or other scholarships ?

If you clicked yes, please put the total amount monetary awards you have received below.

Club Activity

Years Particpated

Office/Responsibility

List honors (scholastic, citizenship, athletic, artistic etc.) during high school:

Volunteer Activities During High School:

Activities For the Past Three Summers:

Prepare a well-organized 250 word essay discussing why you should be considered for this scholarship. (Grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, word choice will be important). Upload your essay below.

Teacher Recommendation

Community Recommednation

Signature of Applicant

Date

Considerations for awarding this scholarship will be: Attending an HBCU, Merit (including GPA, SAT/ACT score(s), Essay and Interview) Prepare a well-organized 250 word essay discussing why you should be considered for this scholarship. (Grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, word choice will be important) You are to type your essay and submit with your application to wilsonalumnaescholarships@gmail.com