SCHOLARSHIP OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE APPLICATION PACKET

FREDERICK COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Submit completed application (in its original format) along with attachments, official transcript, photo, and letters of recommendation postmarked by March 31, 2026.

Notification of your interview selection will be made by April 17, 2026.

MAILING ADDRESS:

FREDERICK COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTASIGMATHETASORORITY,INC.

P.O. BOX 1234

FREDERICK, MD 21702

WWW.DSTFCACMD.ORG

Frederick County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Scholarship of Academic Excellence

On January 13, 1913, twenty-two dynamic and visionary women founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the concern for social welfare, academic excellence, and cultural enrichment, our Founders committed themselves to social consciousness and public service.

On April 17, 2004, the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter (FCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered at the Quinn Chapel Christian Life Center by 16 women. Guided by the leadership of six (6) chapter presidents since its inception, the membership has grown to 90 women. The members of this chapter unselfishly dedicate themselves to continuing the legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. We uphold educational development as a priority among our organization’s programmatic thrust.

African American students are strongly encouraged to submit an application to be considered for one of our Scholarships of Academic Excellence. For additional information about FCAC, visit our website at www.dstfcacmd.org.

Applications can be downloaded using the Naviance platform in the school's Guidance Office or at our website: www.dstfcacmd.org.

REMINDER: Application deadline is March 31, 2026.

You must provide all requested documentation.

Do not submit resume in lieu of completing the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To apply for and receive scholarships offered by the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Program, one must:

• Be a high school senior and resident of Frederick County.
• Attend a public, private, or parochial high school in Frederick County.
• Submit a completed application electronically or postmarked by March 31, 2026; signed by applicant and parent/guardian.
• Have an overall grade point average of at least 3.3 (based on a 4.0 unweighted scale). Submit an official signed transcript (signed by school official or stamped) in a separate sealed envelope if mailed.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a staff member from your high school that can speak to your character. One letter must be from someone who has supervised your involvement in a community service project referenced on your application and is not an immediate relative.
• Submit a one full-page essay to address the prompt selected.
• Submit a personal statement highlighting your community service, leadership activities, college, and career goals.
• Submit supplemental materials (photo) and artifacts (certificates) from your service and leadership.
• Submit a recent color photograph (wallet size senior picture). Print name on the back of the photo.
• Enroll in a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or institution of equivalent accreditation during the 2026 -2027 academic year. (If awarded a scholarship and the student takes a "Gap Year" for 2026-27, the scholarship is forfeited).
• Participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
• Provide verification of college enrollment before receiving scholarship as a condition of the award.

• Children of a member of the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are ineligible to apply.

Personal Information (please type or print)

As part of your scholarship application, we ask that you submit a personal statement to help us learn more about you, your journey, and your aspirations. Your personal statement should include background information, highlight accomplishments, and future aspirations. Your statement should be clear, authentic, and well-organized. It must be one (1) double-spaced page and submitted with the application.

A student applying for the Scholarship of Academic Excellence is someone who demonstratesunwavering dedication to academic achievement with the completion of Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, personal growth, and community impact. They consistently strive for high standards, embrace challenges with resilience, and exhibit qualities such as leadership, integrity, and a passion for learning and service. Beyond academics, they contribute positively to their environment, inspiring others and working toward meaningful goals that reflect both ambition and character.

1. How has your dedication to academic excellence influenced your future aspirations? Discuss the role your work ethic and commitment to learning have played in achieving your goals.

2. Beyond your GPA, what qualities, skills, or experiences make you an exceptional candidate for this scholarship? Provide examples of how you’ve demonstrated these attributes.

Two letters of reference from individuals who have knowledge of your academic, extracurricular activities, character and community service must accompany this application. References must be submitted on school or business letterhead. Instruct your references to complete the reference letter on its organization’s letterhead and to sign their name across the seal of the envelope.

Mail reference letters to FCACMD-DST, P.O. Box 1234, Frederick MD, 21702.

Applications without the required references will not be considered. Relatives and friends are not acceptable. List names of references below.

Please submit an official transcript. Transcripts should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Issued to Student” when mailed. The transcript can be emailed directly to the Scholarship Chair at Scholarship.fcacmd@gmail.com.

I/We the undersigned, certify that the information supplied by me in this application is complete and accurate. We hereby certify that the information provided in this application is current and that the Applicant is not the child of a member of the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. We understand this application packet will be kept confidential. All materials submitted become the final property of the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with the exception of any samples of the Applicant’s work that is provided such as wall art, photography, video, class assignment, broadcast script or school newspapers, which samples will be returned upon request. We understand that the Applicant will be required to make arrangements for the return of all work samples. I agree that I must participate in a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee. I also understand that if I am selected to receive a scholarship award, the monetary award will be disbursed upon official certification of my enrollment.

I certify that I will be enrolled and matriculating in an institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2026. I will provide the documentation to support my acceptance at the institution of higher learning by July 15, 2026. If I am not enrolled by July 15, 2026, I may forfeit the scholarship award. I must initiate contact with the FCAC Scholarship Chair to discuss the relevant circumstances. There is no appeal process.

I understand that my child may be photographed in connection with his/her application for the scholarship awards offered by the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (the “Chapter” I agree that if selected my name and/or photograph may be used for publicity purposes by the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. All information included in this application packet will be retained by the Chapter. 

I give permission for the Chapter to publish on the Internet or media still photographs (“Images”) that may be taken of my child without payment or any consideration and without notifying me. I 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 scholarship program 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 Images.

I 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, costs, 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.