2026 Barbara English Academic Scholarship Application

Barbara English Academic 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!

BARBARA ENGLISH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be an African-American female.
- Must have a minimum unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must graduate from a Duval, St. Johns, and 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 (MUST include ACT and/or SAT scores).
- Must submit three (3) typed letters of recommendation:
  - One (1) letter must be from a high school staff member and one (1) from guidance counselor.
  - One (1) letter must be from an organization, church or community leader who knows you well.
  - All 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 750-word maximum essay using 12-point Times New Roman font.
  - The essay should demonstrate how your personal development, personal achievements your academic achievements have prepared you for your future goals.
  - Include a detailed description of the following points to substantiate your request:
    
    personal development (include description and time spent)
    
    personal achievements (include description and time spent)
    
    academic achievements and awards (include description and time spent)
    
    extracurricular activities (include description and time spent)
    
    leadership positions (include description and time spent)
    
    community service (include description and time spent)
  - Submission must also respond to the following:
What have you had to overcome to achieve your academic and personal achievements?
- 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*

femalemale
Email*
example@example.com
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.
Household Size *
Net Household Income*
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*

Clear
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 School Counselor*

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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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Barbara English Academic Scholarship Application

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