Florazell Smith
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026
The Florazell Smith Annual Scholarship honors the legacy of Florazell Smith, an active member of Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. until her death in 2019. Mrs. Smith dedicated her life to uplifting students in pursuit of higher education. This $1,000 scholarship, funded by the Spring 2012 Line of the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (28 Pearls of Purpose), of which Mrs. Smith was a member, aims to support undergraduate students across all fields of study.
Founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a public service, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare and assistance for persons in need. The membership of more than 350,000 predominantly African-American college-educated women has more than 1,000 undergraduate and alumnae chapters located worldwide. Delta’s extensive Five-Point Program focuses on five key areas: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement. The national headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.
Morristown Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1987. The membership maintains active engagement in the community by implementing initiatives that support the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust and theme: “Delta Sigma Theta – A Sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities.”
Students eligible for this scholarship must:
- Be African American or of African descent.
- Be a undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
- Have a permanent residence and/or attend a college or university located in Morris, Sussex, Warren or Hunterdon county.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale.
- Agree to be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee as part of the selection process.
Application Procedures:
APPLICATION
This online application must be completed and submitted by the application deadline to be considered. Offline applications will not be accepted.
ESSAY
Compose and submit your personal essay. The essay must be submitted as part of the online application. Offline submissions of the essay will not be accepted and will render the application incomplete.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Official Transcript & Letter of Recommendation)
The following documents are required as part of your application and must be received by the deadline. These documents may be uploaded with your application, uploaded separately by the school or provider at https://form.jotform.com/253040397428155, and/or sent via e-mail or U.S. mail to the addresses listed below:
- Official Transcript - An official college/university transcript.
- Letter of Recommendation - A letter of recommendation from a school administrator, faculty member, or employer. The letter must be printed on school or organization letterhead.
TIMELINE
Your online application, online essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation must be received on or before March 31, 2026. Materials received after the deadline will render your application incomplete.
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U.S. mail:
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Scholarship Committee
Morristown Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 1633
Morristown, NJ 07962-1633 |
The Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., warrants that all information supplied through this application process is confidential and will be used for the sole purpose of evaluation by the chapter’s Scholarship Committee.