West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 2026 Scholarship Application

2026 Scholarship Criteria

To be eligible for the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter’s Scholarship, the graduating senior must meet all of the following requirements:

 1. Attend one of the following service area schools or be homeschooled in the service area*:

Alexander W. Dreyfoos
Forest Hill
Indian Ridge
John I. Leonard
Jupiter
Palm Beach Central
Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Lakes
Palm Beach Virtual
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Royal Palm Beach
Seminole Ridge
Suncoast
Wellington
William T. Dwyer
G-Star Charter
Inlet Grove Charter
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Charter
Palm Beach Preparatory Academy Charter
Worthington Charter

2. Complete scholarship application by February 6, 2026

3. Minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).

4. Submit resume.

5. Submit a 250-500 word, typed essay, detailing how you plan to apply your education and personal experiences to give back to your community or make progress on a social issue that matters to you.

6. Official transcript inclusive of seven (7) semesters, including 1⁄2 of Senior Year.

7. Two (2) signed letters of recommendation.

8. Signed Photograph/Video Authorization and Release Form.

9. A-clear, high-quality headshot suitable for publication (Senior Picture Highly Recommended).

* The West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter’s service areas including: Greenacres, Haverhill, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Lake Park, Loxahatchee, Mangonia Park, Palm Springs, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, and West Palm Beach and the County of Palm Beach.

**NOTE: Applicants are required to upload items 4, and 6 through 9 when submitting the electronic application to ensure it is fully complete.

PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM

 

I/We, ______________________________, as parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of __________________________, give permission for the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (the “Chapter”) to publish to the Internet or media still photographs or moving images, including, if applicable any sound recordings accompanying the images (“Images”) uploaded by my child or taken of my child during the Scholarship Application Process from March 2026 through June 2026 without payment or any consideration and without notifying me.

I/We understand and agree that these Images will become the property of the Chapter, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I hereby irrevocably authorize the Chapter to publish or distribute these Images for the purpose of, publicizing the Chapter’s programs, including various events sponsored by the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any rights to royalties or other compensation arising out of or related to the use of the Image’s.

I/We hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Chapter and any of its officers and members; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; its officers; National Executive Board; employees; members; representatives; agents; and assigns from any and all claims, cost, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses which my child, his/her heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on his/her behalf have or may have by reason of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by virtue of any editing, distortion, alteration, or optical illusion, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of or editing of said Images, unless it can be shown that such was maliciously caused, produced and published solely for the purpose of subjecting my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity.

I/We hereby certify that I/We are the parents/guardians of ________________________________, and do hereby give my/our consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of my/our child.

 

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