GAC DST Scholarship Application 2026

2026 GAC Scholarship Program Award Application

Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated™
Dear Applicant:

The Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated™ (GAC) is committed to helping African American high school seniors maintain academic excellence. This includes ensuring that students have access to the financial resources needed to pursue a college degree. The GAC Scholarship Program will offer 17 nonrenewable scholarship awards this year. We are delighted to present our scholarship proram award application to you!

Scholarships are available to students attending a public, private, parochial high school or postsecondary educational institutions within the service areas of Greensboro/Guilford County, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Climax, Summerfield, McLeansville, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Gibsonville, Whitsett, and Browns Summit. To be eligible to receive an award, recipients must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) and enroll in a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or an institution of equivalent accreditation during the 2026-27 academic year. Ultimately, acceptance of the award MUST come in the form of enrollment verification provided on college letterhead, emailled to scholarship@dstgac.org no later than August 31, 2026.

Applications must include the following items:
- Electronic submission of this completed application form.
- Official copy of your transcript uploaded as part of the application form.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A Personal Statement (500-650) words. The personal statement should be typed with size 12 Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.
- Copy of your senior portrait that can be used for media release purposes.
- Signature from a parent or guardian.
The Barry-Boone Execellence in Scholarship Award is a non-renewable one-year scholarship award. This scholarship recognizes outstanding male and female high school seniors enrolled in Guilford County schools who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0. It honors academic excellence and dedication to scholastic achievement. Additional requirements are noted in the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements section below. Five scholarship awards in the amount of $2,000 will be given.

The Gibbs-Roberts Empowered Excellence Scholarship Award is a non-rewable one-year award. This scholarship honors exceptional male and female seniors attending high school within our sercive area who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to pursue a degree in Science Technolgy Engerneering or Mathmatics (STEM). It is awarded in recognition of their academic promise and committment to advancing innovation and excellence in these critical fields. Additional requirements are noted in the Scholarship Elgibility Requirements section below. Five scholarship awards in the amount of $2,000 will be given.

The Smith-Torrence Defying Boundaries Scholarship is a non-renewable one-year. scholarship award. Awarded to outstanding male and female students who plan to attend a community college to pursue certfication in a trade program. This scholarhsip recognizes individuals committed to gaining practical, career-focused skills that prepare them for success in high-demand industries. Submitted transcripts must demonstrate a CTE course of student and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additional requirements are noted in the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements section below. Five scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 will be given.

The Willis-Smith Bridge to Brillance Scholarship Award is a non-renewable one-year scholarship award. This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate and graduate collegiate members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who are enrolled at a college or university within Guilford County. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate need and a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. Additional requirements are noted in the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements section below. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be given.
Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date
What high school, college or university do you currently attend?
Grade / Classification
Overall GPA
The Barry-Boone Excellence In Scholarship AwardThe Gibbs-Roberts Empowered Excellence Scholarship AwardThe Smith-Torrence Defying Boundaries Scholarship AwardThe Willis-Smith Bridge to Brilliance Scholarship Award
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

To meet the guidelines to receive a 2026 GAC Scholarship Award, you MUST
- Be a senior attending a public, private, parochial high school, college or university located in the service areas of the Greensboro Alumnae Chapter (Greensboro/Guilford County, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Climax, Summerfield, McLeansville, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Gibsonville, Whitsett, and Browns Summit).
- Have applied to a full-time program at an accredited college, university or an institution of equivalent accreditation for the 2026-27 academic year (check disbursement pending enrollment verifcation on college letterhead emailed to scholarship@dstgac.org no later than August 31, 2026).
- Be available for an interview as part of the selection process.
Scholarship Application Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure that you have submitted all the required materials to receive consideration for the scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your application MUST include the following documents:
Completed electronic-based application formParent or guardian/applicant signature on applicationSigned Media Release and Photography AcknowledgementOfficial copy of transcript uploaded upon submission of your applicationCopy of senior portrait uploaded upon submission of your applicationTwo letters of recommendation: 1) one from a teacher, counselor, principal, minister, employer, or organizational sponsor and 2) one from a community leader, volunteer leader, or organizational sponsor. Note: the same category is not eligible to be used for both letters. Recommendation letters from family members in the categories above will not be accepted. It is suggested that you ask the people who are writing your letters of recommendation to comment upon the length of time they have known you. Ask them to highlight your personal qualities, character traits, leadership abilities, and/or any special attributes, and tell why they believe you have the perseverance to succeed at the collegiate level. All letters must be on letterhead to be accepted.A Personal Statement (500-650) words. The personal statement should be typed with size 12 Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.
All applications must be submitted by Saturday March 28, 2026.

Only electronically submitted applications will be accepted.
I. Applicant Information

Provide all information requested below.
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Postal/Zip Code
Phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal Email Address (Using a School-Based Email Could Cause Delays).
example@example.com
Gender
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Preferred College/University
Intended Major/Field of Study
Delta GEMSEMBODIJabberwockNone
II. Parent/Guardian Information

Please provide all information requested below.
Mother's/Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's/Guardian's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mother's/Guardian's Occupation
Mother's/Guardian's Employer
Is your mother a financial member of the Greensboro Alumnae Chapter? If so, what is her name?*
Is your mother a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? If so, to which chapter does she belong?*
Father's/Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Father's/guardian's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Father's/Guardian's Occupation
Father's/Guardian's Employer
Primary Guardian's Email Address
example@example.com
All applications must be submitted by Saturday March 28, 2026.

Only electronically submitted applications will be accepted.
III. Honors and Awards
What academic, community, and/or school honors and awards do you hold? What is the source and reason of the honor and award?
IV. Extra-Curricular/Community Service Activities
What school, faith, and/or social groups are you involved with, and what leadership positions have you held?
V. Colleges and Universities
What schools have you applied to, and what is the status of your applications?
VI. Financial Awards and Scholarships
To what organizations have you applied for scholarships, loans, grants and/or awards, and what is the amount expected to be awarded?
VII. Work Experience
List your employers, the dates of employment, and your positions held.
VIII. Volunteer Experience
List the organizations, the dates of service, and your positions held.
IX. Additional Information
Indicate any additional information that the GAC Scholarship Committee should consider in evaluating your need and eligibility for this scholarship.
As the applicant, I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and current. I understand that this application packet will be kept confidential, and all materials submitted become the final property of GAC.
Media Release and Photography Acknowledgement
As the applicant's parent or guardian, I understand that in order to apply for GAC scholarships, my child may be photographed, and in order for my child's likeness to be used, a release must be completed in order to complete this application. Additionally, if samples of my child's work are provided (wall art, photography, video, class assignment, broadcast script, school newspapers, etc.), they will be returned upon my request, and I will be required to arrange for the return of all work samples.
Upload a copy of an official copy of your transcript here.

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Upload your Personal Statement (500-650) words here.

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Upload the first of two reference letters here.

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Upload the second of two reference letters here.

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Upload a copy of your senior portrait or headshot here.

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2026 GAC Scholarship Program Award Application

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship Application Checklist

All applications must be submitted by Saturday March 28, 2026.

I. Applicant Information

II. Parent/Guardian Information

All applications must be submitted by Saturday March 28, 2026.

III. Honors and Awards

IV. Extra-Curricular/Community Service Activities

V. Colleges and Universities

VI. Financial Awards and Scholarships

VII. Work Experience

VIII. Volunteer Experience

IX. Additional Information

Media Release and Photography Acknowledgement