2026 Profit through Knowledge Scholarship Application

2026 Profit through Knowledge Scholarship Application

Profit through Knowledge Scholarship Application

CRITERIA / ELIGIBILITY
- Only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant
- Applicants must be of African American descent (male or female)
- Applicants must be high school seniors who attend a high school within an eligible school district and/or reside within the DST Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Service Area
- Provide (1) one non-family reference
- Have a high school official (i.e. high school counselor, teacher, administrator, or coach) complete the electronic high school rating form linked in the application below)
- Submit an essay (500 words or less)
- Provide a 90-second personal video statement
Submission Deadline is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Eligible School Districts

Bloomingdale School District 13
Community High Schol District 128
Community High School District 155
Community Unit School District 200
Community Unit School District 300
DuPage High School
District 88 Huntley
Community School District 158
Lake Park High School District 108
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
Maine Township High School District 207 School
District U-46
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
Stevenson District 125
Township High School District 211
Township High School District 214

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please select the scholarship award(s) you are applying for below

Scholastic Achievement Award
- Requires a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 scale; 4.0/5.0 scale; or 5.0/6.0 scale
Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math (STEAM) Award
- Requires an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale; 4.0/5.0 scale; or 5.0/6.0 scale
- Four(4) years of science, math, art, or technology courses (computer programming/computer networking) with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale; 4.5/5.0 scale; or 5.5/6.0 scale in those courses
- A plan to major in an area of STEAM in college
Excellence in Service Award

• Requires a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 scale; 3.5/5.0 scale; or 4.5/6.0 scale
• Demonstrates strong leadership ability as well as community service

DST Student Fellowship Award*

• Requires a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 scale; 3.5/5.0 scale; or 4.5/6.0 scale
• This is a need-based award (family income may not exceed $40,000 annually) Include a brief statement about the applicant's need in the required essay

*PLEASE NOTE: A copy of the parents' W-2 from the previous year (2025) is REQUIRED for income verification
Select the Award(s) you are applying for:

Scholastic Achievement AwardExcellence in S.T.E.A.M. AwardExcellence in Service AwardDST Student Fellowship Award

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APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION*

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Applicant Address*

Street Address

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Applicant Email*
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Applicant Phone Number*
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Applicant High School *
Upload Applicant's High School Transcript*

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Cumulative GPA:*
GPA Scale:*
High School Official's Name *
Person completing the Rating Form
High School Official's Title *
High School Official's Email*
Copy and email the link below to your high school official

https://bit.ly/2026HSRatingForm
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Intended College or University:*
Intended Major:*

As a high school senior, what challenges and opportunities do you see with AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the future? Do you think it will enhance your college experience? Why or Why not?*

UPLOAD YOUR ESSAY HERE. 500 WORDS OR LESS
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Activities, Community Service, Recognitions, Awards
Please list any Delta Youth Programs and year(s) of participation:
Please list any community service/volunteer activities:
Pleaselist all awards, honors, or special recognitions:

PERSONAL STATEMENT VIDEO

Please record a 90 second personal statement video. The intent of the personal statement video is for the selection committee to learn a bit about who you are, your interests, and how the award would help in your future endeavors.

Please submit your personal statement video in one of the following formats:

.avi, .flv, .mp3, .mpg, .wma, .zip
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Compliance Signatures

If selected as an award recipient, I agree to provide the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with proof of registration from the college or university in which I have enrolled no later than December 31, 2026.

This is required to receive scholarship payment
Applicant Signature*

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Parent Signature*

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Submission Deadline is March 1 , 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
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