2026 AACDST Single Parent Continuing Education Scholarship Application

Applicants who are eligible:
- Must be an African American single parent who is not a member of this organization. (Single parent verification must be provided upon selection.)
- Must be a United States citizen and a resident of Anne Arundel County.
- Must be a single head of household.
- Must plan to attend a community college, vocational school, or a four-year college or university.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior (Class of 2026), high school graduate or have a GED (General Educational Development) Diploma.
- Must have at least a 2.75 grade point average and must provide an official document (transcript).
- Must provide a biography, which will include your future goals, major, financial need, and the college/university/vocational school you wish to attend.
- Must be 18 – 40 years of age.
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll with a minimum of nine credits.
NOTE: The award is contingent upon acceptance and registration at an accredited community college, vocational school, or four-year college or university.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the 2026 Single Parent Continuing Education Scholarship, you will need to complete the following in their entirety:

Page 2: Application Packet

Page 3: Biography

Page 4: Letters of Recommendation uploads (3 required)

1 Letter of recommendation from community source (on letterhead/no family or friends)

1 Letter of recommendation from previous instructors, religious leaders (on letterhead/no family or friends)

1 Letter of recommendation from committee chairs or work supervisors (on letterhead/no family or friends)

Page 5: Acknowledgement of Transcript Mailing

Your official high school transcript, official college transcript or GED Certificate with final score needs to be mailed directly to:

Annapolis Alumnae Chapter

Attention: Nicole Pearsall, Chairperson

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P.O. Box 1647

Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Page 6: Senior Year Picture or Comparable Picture Upload

Page 7: Verification Form

Page 8: 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

APPLICATION PACKET
NAME
Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail Address
Home Address
City
State
Zip Code
Date of Birth
Male/Female
HIGH SCHOOL/GED INFORMATION
Name of High School
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Graduation Date:
GPA:
GED Final Test Score: (If Applicable)
Name of Guidance Counselor:
Work Experience: List your work experience over the last 3 years. Please list the most recent first. (List: Company/Organization, Position, Employment Dates - From/To and Average Hours Per Week Worked)
Community/Volunteer Activities: List your non-paid activities over the last 3 years. Please list the most recent first. (List: Activity, Name of Organization, Volunteer Time- From/To, Average Hours Per Month Spent)
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BIOGRAPHY
Please provide a biography to include information to be shared at the Annual Spring Event and Annapolis Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Single Parent Continuing Eduation Scholarship Program. Include your future educational goals, professional goals, major, and college/university/vocational school you wish to attend or are already attending.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Upload your letter of recommendation from your community source. It must not be from a family member or friend. It must be on letterhead.

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Upload your letter of recommendation from your previous instructor or a religious leader. It must not be from a family member or friend. It must be on letterhead.

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Upload your letter of recommendation from committee chairs or work supervisors. It must not be from a family member or friend. 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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Date

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PICTURE

Upload a recent headshot/photo, senior picture or a comparable picture.
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Verification

I understand that I must be enrolled or enroll for a minimum of nine credit hours and maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 to receive and remain eligible for the scholarship. I certify that all information I have provided for the scholarship application is true and correct. I understand that all information is subject to verification, and falsification of information will result in termination of any awarded scholarship.
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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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