2026 All In One Scholarship Application

2026 Scholarship Application

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Tampa Alumnae Chapter
The Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers three distinct scholarship opportunities for African American/Black high school seniors graduating from a Hillsborough County accredited public, charter, parochial, or private high school. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

All applicants must plan to enroll at an accredited higher education institution in the U.S. for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Please review the following options carefully to determine which scholarship(s) you qualify for:

1. Tampa Alumnae Scholarship (Females Only)
This scholarship is open to African American/Black female graduating seniors who meet the following criteria:
- Attend an accredited public, charter, parochial, or private high school in Hillsborough County, Florida
- Have a minimum 3.50 GPA
- Demonstrate accomplishments in special talents, leadership, extracurricular activities, athletics, or community service
Required Documents:
• Official high school transcript (cumulative summary page only)
• Documented community service (must be on school letterhead or included in your transcript)
• A headshot photo (no selfies or watermarked images)

2. Educational Programs Scholarships
These scholarships are exclusively for participants in the chapter’s youth programs:
- EMBODI Scholarship (Males Only): For African American male seniors who are active participants in the EMBODI program:
  - Applicants must submit:
    
    A reference letter from their EMBODI program mentor
    
    A personal statement explaining how the program has positively impacted them
- GEMS Scholarship (Females Only): For African American female seniors who are active participants in the GEMS program.
  - Applicants must submit:
    
    A reference letter from their GEMS program mentor
    
    A personal statement explaining how the program has positively impacted them
3. Daughters and Sons Scholarship
This scholarship is available exclusively to children of Tampa Alumnae Chapter members.
- Applicants must include their parent/guardian’s membership information as part of the application.
Application Guidelines for All Scholarships:
• Complete all eligible scholarship sections of the application.
• Submit all required documents by Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Follow the file naming convention for all uploaded documents (see examples below):
- Last Name_First Name_Transcript
- Last Name_First Name_Headshot
- Last Name_First Name_Service_Hours
- Last Name_First Name_Reference_Letter
- Last Name_First Name_Program_Reference
Scholarship Awards Program:
Scholarships will be awarded at our Scholarship Awards Program on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (details to be provided to award recipients).

For questions, please email the Scholarship Committee at: ScholarshipDSTTA@gmail.com

All sections marked with an asterisk (*) are required and must be filled out.

General Information
Applicant Full Name*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Select the one that best describes you?*

Graduating High School Senior, African-American/Black MaleGraduating High School Senior, African-American/Black Female
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Additional Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Type*

MobileHome
Primary E-mail*
Please indicate the scholarship(s) you are applying for.*

Tampa Alumnae Chapter Scholarship (African American/Black females only)Educational Programs Delta GEMS (females only)Daughters and Sons (children of Tampa Alumnae members only)
Please select the scholarship(s) you are eligible for.*

Educational Programs EMBODI (males only)Daughters and Sons (children of Tampa Alumnae members only)

High School / Future College
High School Name*
Weighted GPA*
Unweighted GPA*
Official Transcript - Please submit the Summary Page ONLY
Official Transcript (summary page only)*

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Intended Major*
Intended Minor

Please list any colleges/universities that you have applied to and if you have been accepted*

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Work Experience/Other Skills

Please list any special talents or skills you would like to share with the Scholarship Committee.

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Please upload a letter of recommendation (Must be from a guidance counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.)*

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Leadership Skills
Tell us about your leadership skills, by identifying one activity/project in which you had a leadership role. Please explain how this leadership experience might help you in college.
Describe the Leadership Activity/Project.*

Using 300 words or less0/300
How might this experience help you in college?*

Using 300 words or less0/300

Upload Headshot
Headshot Photo: No proofs, watermarks, or selfies will be accepted. Please adhere to file naming requirement (Last Name_First Name_Headshot)*

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Upload Documented Community Service
Documented Community Service (Please upload ONLY IF your transcript does not include your service hours) Please adhere to file naming requirement. File name must follow the name standard (Last Name_First Name_Service).

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Daughters & Sons Scholarship
For students applying for the Tampa Alumnae Daughters and Sons scholarship. Must be a child of an active Tampa Alumnae member.
Soror's Name*

First NameLast Name
Soror's Member #*
Soror's Email Address*
example@example.com
Soror's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Educational Programs Scholarship (GEMS/EMBODI)
For students applying for the Educational Programs scholarship (GEMS, EMBODI). Must be a current participant.
In 300 words or less, please explain how Tampa Alumnae's Educational Development Program has impacted your life.*

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Upload letter of reference from a program mentor*

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Photo and Video Release Form
I grant permission for my child to be photographed/videotaped for submission and publication in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, social media platforms, and/or television as it relates to the Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature (Please use your mouse, finger or stylus to sign below)*

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Date

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Certification
Application Certification

I understand it is my responsibility to see that all sections of the application are completed. My transcript must be included with my application submission by Saturday, February 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM. I certify that all the statements contained in this application and supporting documents are true and correct.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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Date Completed
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