Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
Scholarship Information & Guidelines
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, international public service sorority comprised of more than 350,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women. Since its founding in 1913 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has established itself as an organization that seriously considers the issues impacting the Black community and boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans.
The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter (SAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was chartered in 1933, and one of the Sorority’s 22 founders, Myra Davis Hemmings, was the first president of SAAC. Our Chapter is committed to serving our local community through the Sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Encouraging young people to achieve excellence through higher education is a primary focus of our organization and local chapter. The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., supports this focus by awarding scholarships to children of current SAAC financial members who exemplify academic excellence, strong leadership, and community involvement.
SAAC is currently accepting applications for its Child of a Soror Scholarship. The Chapter will award scholarships to talented children of current SAAC financial members who are graduating high school seniors or college freshman in 2026.
Thank you for taking the time to review the scholarship information. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and submit a completed application, including all supporting documents (essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript) by the stated deadline.
Who May Apply (Applicants Must Meet ALL Criteria):
△ Child of a current financial member of San Antonio Alumnae Chapter.
△ High school senior who graduates in Spring 2026 or a current college Freshman.
△ Minimum 2.5/4.0 grade point average [or 1.5/3.00 or 75/100].
△ Demonstrates evidence of scholastic achievement, leadership abilities, and community service.
△ Plans to attend an accredited college or university beginning Fall 2026.
Application Process:
△ Submit the completed application and required supporting documentation by the deadline of March 2, 2026.
△ Upload an essay of 500-750 words based on the topic listed.
△ Upload two letters of recommendation: (1) a Scholastic letter of recommendation (from someone at your school who can speak to your current academics) and (2) a Community Service letter of recommendation (from someone who can speak to your character, community involvement, and leadership abilities).
△ Upload an official 6th semester transcript or official collegiate transcript.
NOTE: Finalists in the review process will be asked to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
NOTE: Recipients of the scholarship awards will be invited to a Scholarship Recognition event.