2026 AACDST Outstanding Scholar Award - High School Scholarship Application

Applicants are eligible who:
- Are a resident of Anne Arundel County and attend High School in Anne Arundel County
- Be a graduating African American senior in the Class of 2026 with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Plan to pursue post-secondary education in an accredited four year program
- Be an active particiant in school activities
- Be a volunteer in the community
- Submit letters of recommendation on letterhead from:
  - guidance counselor
  - a commuity service representative
  - teacher, coach or advisor
NOTE: The scholarship award is contingent upon acceptance and registration at an accredited four-year institution.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the 2026 Outstanding Scholar Award, you will need to complete the following in their entirety:

Page 2: Profile Sheet

Page 3: Organizations and Extra Curricular Activities

Page 4: Biography

Page 5: Essay

Page 6: Senior Picture

Page 7: Letters of recommentation - 3 are required

1 from a Community Service Leader

1 from a Teacher, Coach or Advisor

1 from a Guidance Counselor

Page 8: Acknowledgement of Transcript Mailing

Your official transcript must be sent directly from your high school to:

Annapolis Alumnae Chapter

Attention: Nicole Pearsall, Chairperson

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P.O. Box 1647

Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Page 9: Submission Page

All application materials must be received by Monday, March 16, 2026. No incomplete packets will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Nicole Pearsall at:

scholarship@annapolisalumnaedst.org
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PROFILE SHEET
NAME
Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail Address
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Name (Curently Attending):
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Graduation Date:
Name of Guidance Counselor:
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ORGANIZATIONS/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
What organizations are you a member of? List offices held if applicable.
List honors achieved.
List school activities/extra curricular activities.
List community activities.
List colleges/universities you plan to attend.
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BIOGRAPHY
Please provide a biography to include information to be shared at the Annual Spring Event and/or Outstanding Scholar Award Program. Include your future goals, major, and college you wish to attend.
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Essay

Write about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

Your essay should be at least 300 words and no more than 600 words.

All work sould be original work and generated by the applicant.
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SENIOR PICTURE

Upload your senior picture or a comparable picture.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Upload your letter of recommendation from your teacher, coach or advisor. It must be on letterhead.

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Upload your letter of recommendation from your Guidance Counselor. It must be on letterhead.

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Upload your letter of recommendation from a community leader/source. It must be on letterhead.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MAILING OF TRANSCRIPT:

I understand that my transcript must be mailed directly from the school to:

Annapolis Alumnae Chapter

Attn: Nicole Pearsall, Scholarship Chair

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P. O. Box 1647

Annapolis, Maryland 21404

It must be received no later than Monday, March 16, 2026.
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You are about to submit your application. Please review it and make sure you have completed it in its entireity. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Nicole Pearsall at:

scholarship@annapolisalumnaedst.org
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