Clone of 2025 Margaret J. Bond Merit Scholarship

2026 Margaret J. Bond Merit Scholarship Application
The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated affirms its commitment to the community by awarding a $5,000 merit scholarship to a student who has demonstrated exemplary performance in scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must be:
1. A graduating senior from one of the high schools of the designated service areas of Portsmouth, Virginia.
2. A graduating senior with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Accepted by and enrolled in a Historically Black College or University as a full-time student; an official document verifying enrollment for the fall semester of 2026 must be provided before the actual scholarship award is disbursed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The applicant will:
1. Submit the original copy of a completed application form.
2. Submit an essay (500-750 words) explaining your reasons for entering the chosen field of study.
3. Submit one (1) letter of recommendation which addresses the applicant’s leadership, citizenship and character qualifications; the letter may come from a high school principal, a high school counselor, a club sponsor, or a person other than a relative.
4. Submit an official high school transcript and a copy of SAT or ACT Score Reports, if taken.
5. Submit the application form and all requested items electronically to www.pacdst.org.
6. Submit an official copy of your senior yearbook picture.
Applications are due by Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The recipient will be recognized at our annual May Week Brunch on May 30, 2026.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

HAND CARRIED APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

Instructions: Do not omit any information. If any item is not applicable, write N/A. Information received will be held in strict confidence. You will need to submit this completed form by February 7, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Last 4 of SSN
xxx-xx-####
E-mail*
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Home Phone *

Area CodePhone Number
Mother/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Mother/Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Occupation
Mother/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Father/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Father/Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Occupation
Father/Guardian Email
example@example.com

Education
High School Name*
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current grade point average (GPA)*
SAT Score
Math
Verbal
or
ACT Score

Historically Black College/University You Plan to Attend
Name of College/University*
Location*
City, State
Area of Study You Plan to Purse*

Leadership and Recognition
Leadership Positions/Organization*
Include both school related and non-school related activities
Community/Service Related Activities*
Honors/Awards/ Special Recognition*
Include scholarships received
Additional Information*
Include any special interests or talents

Attachments
In order to better evaluate you, we ask you to attach some documents. Please notice that we ask you to send all documents in good quality and in one of the following formats .PDF or .JPEG.

Required documents:
- Essay: 500-750 words
- High School Transcript: Please attach your current and official high school transcript
- Recommendation Letter
- Copy of SAT or ACT Scores
- Official senior yearbook picture
Essay (500-750 words)*

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Recommendation Letter*

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SAT/ACT Scores

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Official Senior Yearbook Picture*

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Submission
Do you agree to submit to us your personal, familiar, and educational information and are aware that we will use your information only for PAC Scholarship Application purposes? Also, be aware that once you submit this Application Form you will not be able to submit any changes or remove any information. By confirming you agree that all information is accurate and truthful, otherwise your Application might be canceled.*

Yes, I agree / Understand
Applicant's Signature
Parent/Guardian's Signature
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2026 Margaret J. Bond Merit Scholarship Application