2026 Winona Cargile Alexander Leadership Scholarship Application

WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Congratulations on reaching this academic milestone!

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization dedicated to aiding in the education of talented youth throughout our community.

Requirements for the scholarship, application, and media waiver are included below.

We wish you success as you continue your academic career!

WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be an African-American female or male.
- Must have a minimum unweighted G.P.A. of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must graduate from a Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau County (public, private, or charter) high school at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.
- Must attend an accredited institution of higher education after graduation.
- Must provide an official high school transcript (should include ACT and/or SAT scores).
- Must have two (2) typed letters of recommendation that attest to your community involvement and leadership ability:
  - One (1) letter must be from a high school staff member
  - One (1) letter must be from an organization in which you have performed community service and include the total number of volunteer hours completed at this organization.
  - Both letters must be on the appropriate organization’s letterhead and include a signature— either handwritten, electronic, or typed name with date
- Must submit a typed, double-spaced 1-page 500-750-word maximum essay using 12-point Times New Roman font.
  - The essay MUST respond to the below prompt and include the following:
    
    Describe a leadership experience in which you made a difference in your community or on campus
    
    The attributes that you possess that make you a leader
    
    Specific examples of your leadership ability
    
    Any special leadership awards and recognition
    
    Participation in extracurricular activities and community service (Include time spent and any leadership positions held
  - The submission should demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge based on topic, research skills, creativity, and proper use of the English language.
- Student and parent/guardian must complete and sign the scholarship application no later than February 14, 2026.
- Student and parent/guardian must sign the attached Dependent Acknowledgement Waiver and Media Waiver
Please complete the form below.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*
Gender*

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Email*
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Address*

Street Address Line 1

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian Work Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Is your parent/guardian a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? *
If you answered YES, please STOP HERE. You are ineligible for the scholarship.
High School*
School Counselor Name*

First NameLast Name
Unweighted GPA*
Unweighted GPA
SAT (Total Score)*
ACT (Total Score)*
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND SIGN BELOW: The information provided in my application packet is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements in this application may disqualify me from consideration of the scholarship award(s). I also understand and agree that any and all information submitted as part of this application packet will become property of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and will be kept confidential. By signing below, I agree to accept the decision of the scholarship committee.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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First and Last Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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First and Last Name
DEPENDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WAIVER: I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the above-referenced applicant/participant, acknowledge that she/he is my dependent and that she/he is NOT a dependent of a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (locally, nationally, or at-large). I understand that dependents of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are ineligible to participate in the scholarship and cannot receive scholarship funds. If it is determined that the above-referenced applicant/participant is a dependent of a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., any scholarship funds awarded and/or received will be forfeited and must be immediately returned in full to the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. BY MY SIGNATURE, I AM INDICATING THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING INFORMATION.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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First and Last Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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First and Last Name
MEDIA WAIVER: I, the parent/guardian of the above-referenced applicant/participant consent to the release of photographs, videos, audio and other related recorded materials captured during the scholarship awards program. Such materials shall remain the sole property of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and shall not be sold to any entity. BY MY SIGNATURE, I AM INDICATING THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING INFORMATION.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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First and Last Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature*

Clear
First and Last Name
High School Transcript*

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SAT and/or ACT Documentation (if not listed on transcript)

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Documented Proof of Volunteer/ Community Service Hours (if the hours are not listed on the transcript)

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Letter of Recommendation (High School Staff Member)*

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Letter of Recommendation (Community Service Organization)*

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Essay*

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Headshot Photo (Selfies will not be accepted)*

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Thank you for taking the time and initiative to apply.

Due to the high volume of submissions, we’re unable to respond individually to every applicant.

If you do not hear from us by March 16, 2026, please note that we will not be moving you forward in the application process.

We appreciate your understanding and will be cheering you on from afar.
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WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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