Colorado Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Application

Colorado Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Application

2025
Dear Guidance Counselor/Parent or Guardian/Student:

The Colorado Rocky Mountian Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood of more than 350,000 predominately African-American, college educated women. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
We are happy to announce we are awarding our first scholarship(s) to deserving high school seniors who have plans on continuing their education:
- The Distinguished Scholar Fortitude Award
- The President’s Scholarship
- The Book Award
Our scholarships honor the legacy of our Founders by empowering Black/African American women in their journey toward higher education. Award amounts range from $400-$1,000.

We want to support you in your educational goals and we look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,

LaKendre’a Moore

LaKendre’a Moore, M.S., PMP
President
Colorado Rocky Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Identify as a Black/African American female
- Be a high school senior
- Be a Colorado resident and attend a high school in Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer or Weld counties.
- Have at least a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Have plans to continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university, or an accredited technical school in Fall 2026.

Scholarships will be awarded based upon:
- Academic excellence
- Community service
- Leadership experience
- Strength of essay
- Personal interview
- Overall strength of application

All applications should include the following documents:
- Official transcript
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Essay

The applicant will provide evidence of these qualities through submission of a completed application, relevant documents, and ultimately a personal interview. Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the applicant to support her associated educational expenses once evidence of enrollment is supplied.

Dependents of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are not eligible to apply for or receive these scholarships.

The completed application must be submitted by 11:59PM on, December 20, 2025. Please ensure ALL contact information is accurate.

If you have questions, please contact, the Chair of the Scholarship Committee at scholarship.crmacdst@gmail.com.

Education Information
High School Name
Expected Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Current Grade Point Average (GPA)
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Counselor Name
Counselor Email
example@example.com
Counselor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
List the colleges, universities, and/or technical schools you have been accepted into or are applying to (include city and state, and no abbreviations for school names)
i.e. Local University - Denver, Colorado

Community Service

Please provide the following: (1) Name of the organization, (2) a person who can verify your experience, (3) phone number where they can be reached, (4) a short description of the service you completed, and (5) how long you were part of that organization. You can provide up to three examples.
i.e. Local Food Company, 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA 12345, Bob Smith 123.456.789 I volunteered there once a month sorting food and then delivering it to local charities during my junior year at high school.
i.e. Holy Church, 123 Minor Street, Anywhere, USA 12345, Bob Smith 123.456.789 I participated in youth group at church where I helped collect clothes for the homeless 6/2025-8/2025.
i.e. High School Football Team, 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA 12345, Bob Smith 123.456.789 I am the varsity team captain. I've held
Leadership Experience

Please provide the following: (1) Name of the organization, (2) a person who can verify your experience, (3) phone number where they can be reached, (4) a short description of your leadership experience, and (5) how long you were part of that organization. You can provide up to three examples.
i.e. High school, 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA 12345 Coach Smith 123.456.7890
i.e. Local Food Company, 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA 12345, Bob Smith 123.456.789
i.e. Local Food Company, 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA 12345, Bob Smith 123.456.789

Documents
Transcript

Please upload an unofficial copy of your transcript here. Note: This scholarship requires you to have a 3.0 GPA or better.
Upload Transcript

Please upload pdf, jpg, jpeg, or png file types only.
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Letter of Recommendation

Your letter of recommendation should speak to your character, academic goals, community service and leadership experience. The letter can come from someone at the organization where you completed your community service or leadership experience, a teacher, coach, or counselor. The person who writes your letter can not be a relative.
Upload Letter of Recommendation

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Short Essay
As a Black/African American student in northern Colorado what do you feel is a top issue facing the community in your county (include the county you are referring to). Explain how you would approach managing or solving that issue. (No more then 500 words)

0/500
The recipient of this award will have to:
1. Provide their official high school transcript prior to disbursement of funds,
2. Show proof of acceptance into a two- or four-year college or university, or an accredited technical school for the Fall 2026 semester, and
3. Agree to have their name and/or image posted on our chapter website and/or social media pages.
Should be Empty:

Personal Infomation