OCAC (FL) Empowerment Scholarship Application 2026

EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORM ($1,000)

The Empowerment scholarship embodies our commitment to empowering single parents to reach their full potential through education.

Delta Sigma Theta believes education is a powerful tool for change. We know that each student who receives this scholarship has the power to transform their own lives and the lives of those around them. It is with this belief that we invest in your future, confident that you will continue the legacy of excellence and service that this scholarship represents.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Orange/Osceola County high school senior (male or female)
- Excellence in academics
- Essay topic: "As a single parent, what empowered you to pursue a post-secondary education?"
Scholarship applications and supporting documentation must be received by March 15, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST.

For questions regarding the scholarship application, please email: scholarship.ocac@gmail.com

This scholarship will be awarded to an African American/Black person who is a single parent.
Please complete the scholarship application below. Once complete, please click the Submit button that is found on the last page of the scholarship application.
Personal Information
Student Name*
School*
Home Address*
Telephone*
Email*
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Parent/Guardian Name(s)*
Parent/Guardian Phone*
Parent/Guardian Email*
School Counselor Name*
School Counselor Phone*
School Counselor Email*
G.P.A.*
Education and Extracurricular Activities
To which college or post-secondary institution have you been admitted to and agreed to attend?*
List top honors and awards earned since 9th grade:*
List top school activities and/or leadership positions held (include duration), most recent first:*
List church/volunteer/community service and/or leadership positions held (include duration), most recent first:*

Supporting Documentation
Please provide an essay not to exceed 250 words or a video link (3 minutes or less) on the following topic: "As a single parent, what empowered you to pursue a post-secondary education?”*

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Letter of Recommendation from a school counselor or teacher for current academic year. Must be signed and dated.*

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Official high school transcript with school seal.*

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Application Verification
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION IS MARCH 15, 2026, BY 11:59 P.M. EST. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DEADLINE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Typed application with all signatures submitted online via Jotform.Typed essay or video submitted online via Jotform.Letter of recommendation from school counselor or teacher for current academic year. Must be signed and dated.Official high school transcript with school seal.
I certify as a scholarship applicant that I am of Black or African American descent and that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Student’s Signature*
Date*

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Note: Immediate family member(s) of Orange County (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
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EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORM ($1,000)

Please complete the scholarship application below. Once complete, please click the Submit button that is found on the last page of the scholarship application.

Personal Information

Education and Extracurricular Activities

Supporting Documentation

Application Verification

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION IS MARCH 15, 2026, BY 11:59 P.M. EST. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DEADLINE.

I certify as a scholarship applicant that I am of Black or African American descent and that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.