The following guidelines will apply to the application and awarding of two (2) $500 scholarships to two (2) college-bound high school students.
Eligibility Requirements:
A graduating high school senior from a high school located in either Barbour, Bullock, Crenshaw or Pike County
GPA of at least 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
Application Requirements:
1. Completed and signed Troy Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Student Scholarship application submitted via JotForm;
2. A Personal Statement Essay discussing the quote from Shirley Chisholm "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth" and how you can apply this quote to your life. The essay should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1,000. The essay should be typed using a font no larger than 12 pt. and should be double spaced;
3. A copy of high school transcript (official or unofficial);
4. One letter of reference from a teacher or school administrator. The letter must be signed and dated with a date during the application cycle.
5. Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university.
Award Criteria:
Scholastic Awards/Achievement:33%
Extra-Curricular Involvement: 33%
Personal Statement Essay: 33%
Timelines:
Troy Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship JotForm will be open from December 19, 2025-March 31, 2026.
Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2026.
The Scholarship winner will be announced by May 24, 2026.
Proceeds will be paid to the scholarship recipient upon presentation of evidence of enrollment as a full-time student at either a two-year or four-year college for Summer or Fall Semester 2026.