NJAC 2026 Scholarship Application

Welcome to the 2026 NJAC Scholarship Award Application Form
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization founded by twenty-two African American women at Howard University on January 13, 1913. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to people in need.

The North Jersey Alumnae Chapter was established in 1939 as the first chapter in New Jersey. Chapter members perform community service within the three counties it serves: Essex, Union, and Hudson Counties and have awarded more than $1,000,000.00 in scholarship assistance to young people in the Northern New Jersey area.

Our purpose is to maintain and encourage high intellectual, cultural, and moral standards; to promote and support achievements in education by granting scholarships to deserving students.

Scholarship Requirements:
1. Applicant must be a graduating senior who resides in Essex, Union, or Hudson County.
2. Applicant must have at least a 3.00 GPA (4.0 scale) or an 80 QPA (100 scale).
3. Applicant has rendered public service in their community.
4. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need.
5. If awarded, applicant must attend a 4-year college/university as a full-time student to be eligible for this scholarship.
6. ALL APPLICATIONS and REQUIRED MATERIALS (Transcripts, Financial Documents, and Letters of Recommendation) MUST also be received by February 27, 2026. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will NOT be processed.
After Submission:
- Candidates for consideration will be required to attend an in-person interview with the Scholarship Committee.
- Awardees will be contacted by email on or before April 6, 2026.
- Recipients will be requested to participate in the NJAC Scholarship Luncheon on April 25, 2026.
Should you have any questions, please email scholarshipawards@northjerseydeltas.org . Do not send ANY documents to this email. It will not be considered or reviewed.

Application Checklist

ALL of the following must be received on or before the DUE DATE of February 27, 2026.
1. Completed and signed application form
2. Proof of Parent/Guardian income, accepted items are:
  - 2025 IRS Tax Transcripts
  - 2025 W2 Form
3. Official transcript of high school grades (including current cycle grades) to be uploaded with this application
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation are REQUIRED. After submitting the names of your recommenders, it is your responsibility to ensure that your signed letters of recommendation are submitted as a PDF by the application deadline of February 27, 2026.
  - One (1) academic/school recommendation from a School Counselor, Teacher or School Administrator on official school letterhead
  - One (1) personal recommendation from someone other than a relative (ie: Minister, Coach)
  - One (1) recommendation from a representative from the organization to verify your public service and the number of hours you served on official letterhead
Items with a red asterisk * are required fields.

You will have the option to work on your submission and Save and Continue your application through February 27, 2026. We recommend completing the application as early as possible.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
What are your pronouns?
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
E-mail*
This email is where the confirmation will be sent.
Cell Number*
Home Number
Enter your phone number here.
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Intended College Major or Scholastic Area(s) of Interest: *
Please List Your Hobbies:*
What is your Career Goal? Please type your response in complete sentences.*
Are you a first generation college student?*

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, my parents or grandparents have attended college.

II. High School Information
High School Currently Attended*
High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Year of High School Graduation*
Class Rank (Number)*
Graduating Class Size (Number)*
Cumulative Overall GPA / QPA (Freshman Year to Current Marking Period)*
GPA Scale: 4.0 / 5.0 or QPA Scale: 100
Upload Your Academic Transcript *

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III. SAT/ACT Information: (Optional)
Applicants will not be penalized for not submitting test scores.

Please do not self report scores. If submitting your score, you must submit your digital score report from the College Admission Board or ACT, Inc. Uploading your score is not required for consideration.
Did you take the SAT or ACT

Yes, I took the SATYes, I took the ACTNo, I did not take either
Year you took the SAT:
SAT composite (overall) score?
Year you took the ACT:
ACT composite (overall) score?
Upload your SAT or ACT Score Files:*

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IV. College and University Applications

Please list your top five colleges and universities that you have applied to and the associated cost to attend: *

	College 1	College 2	College 3	College 4	College 5
Name
Tuition
Fees
Room & Board
Other Cost

V. Financing

Describe exactly how you plan to finance your education and the amounts available to you.

Enter the amounts of each option. If $0, Enter 0*

	Amount
Family Contribution
EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund)
Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
Pell Grant
Loans
Savings
529 Savings Plan
Scholarships Awarded
Other

Total Awarded Aid
Detail alternatives for funding your education should you not receive scholarships or grants (part-time employment, student employment, work study). Type here:

VI. Extracurriculars and Community Service
List all extracurricular activities and community service:*

VII. Household Information
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1: Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/ Guardian 1: Occupation*
Parent/ Guardian 1: Employer*
Parent/ Guardian 1: Yearly Income (2025)*
Parent/Guardian 2

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2: Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/ Guardian 2: Occupation
Parent/ Guardian 2: Employer
Parent/ Guardian 2: Yearly Income (2025)
Total Household Income
Number of People in Your Household*
ex: 5

List Members of Your Household*

	Person 1	Person 2	Person 3	Person 4	Person 5
Name
Occupation (Employed, Unemployed, College Student, K-12 Student, Retired)
Relationship

Detail any unique family/household circumstances. Type here...
Upload Proof of Income (ie: Tax Return, Unemployment, SNAP/TANF, etc.)*

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VIII. Personal Statements:
Write a brief statement about your community service activities and/or volunteer work and any office held. Give a detailed description of your participation and how you made an impact to the organization and/or the community. (250 word max)*

0/250
Write a brief personal statement about yourself, your future plans and any other information that you feel might be helpful to the scholarship committee in assessing your application. (500 word max)*

0/500

IX. Letters of Recommendations

Please follow instructions below.
Three (3) letters of recommendation are REQUIRED and must be signed by the recommender.

Enter the information for your recommenders below.

It is your duty to contact your recommender(s) and ask them to submit their letter of recommendation on official letterhead and upload it in the form that will be emailed directly to them.

All recommendations must be received by February 27, 2026. Late recommendations will not be considered and your application will be ineliglble for review.

Recommendations Required:
- One (1) Teacher or School Counselor or Administrator on official school letterhead
- One (1) personal recommendation from someone other than a relative (ie: Minister, Coach)
- One (1) community service recommendation from a representative from the organization to verify your public service and the number of hours you served on official letterhead.
Academic Recommendation
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Organization*
Title*
Public Service Recommendation
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Organization*
Title*
Personal Recommendation
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Organization*
Title*

X. Sorority Affiliation
Is your parent or guardian a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated?*

YesNo
If so, please indicate which chapter.

XI. Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided in my application is accurate, truthful and complete. I affirm that all statements and representations made are honest and accurate and no information has been intentionally falsified, omitted, or misrepresented. I am aware that providing false information or misleading information will result in my application being voided by the scholarship committee.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
XII. Applicant's E-Signature
Thank you for submitting the NJAC 2026 Scholarship Application!
Type your name to sign this
Should be Empty:

Welcome to the 2026 NJAC Scholarship Award Application Form

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

III. SAT/ACT Information: (Optional)

IV. College and University Applications

V. Financing

VI. Extracurriculars and Community Service

VII. Household Information

VIII. Personal Statements:

IX. Letters of Recommendations

Academic Recommendation

Public Service Recommendation

Personal Recommendation

X. Sorority Affiliation

XI. Disclaimer

XII. Applicant's E-Signature

Thank you for submitting the NJAC 2026 Scholarship Application!