Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Bradenton Alumnae Chapter 2026 Scholarship Application

The following Scholarships will be awarded for the
2025-26 School Year

Bradenton Alumnae Chapter Scholarship
Criteria: To be eligible you must be an African American female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application.

The Leola Rhodes Chestnut Scholarship
Criteria: To be eligible you must be an African American female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. You must provide evidence of work experience and be eligible to enroll in a technical college, community college, or four-year institution.

The Turner and Lillie Covington Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: To be eligible you must be an African American male or female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County or an undergraduate college student from Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in education, attending or planning to attend an HBCU.

The Miller Anderson Community Scholarship
Criteria: To be eligible you must be an African American male or female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. Preference will be given to students pursuing a STEM major, attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and/or having outstanding community service.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

Be a resident of Manatee or Sarasota County, Florida
Complete all required sections of the online application
Meet GPA requirements as listed above
Provide documentation of community and/or volunteer service or work experience
Submit a response to the required essay question
Submit Required Uploads:
1. Recent photo of yourself
2. Two (2) recommendation letters (one from a school representative and one from a community or work organization) with signature
3. A copy of your official high school or university transcript
4. Signed Photo/Media/Video Release Form (Download from application, sign and attach)

2026 Scholarships

Bradenton Alumnae ScholarshipThe Leola Rhodes Chestnut ScholarshipThe Turner and Lillie Covington Memorial ScholarshipThe Miller Anderson Community Scholarship

Name*

First NameLast Name

Gender*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

CONTACT INFORMATION*

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION*

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION*

GPA*

REFERENCE #1*

REFERENCE #2*

Please list the Colleges/Universities you applied to and admissions status.*

	Name	Accepted	Awaiting Decision
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College/University 4
College/University 5

If you are currently enrolled in a College/University, please list below:

College/University #2

College/University #3

College/University #4

Intended or current College Major*

Are you pursuing a STEM Major?*

YESNO

Are you considering attending an HBCU?*

YESNO

School/Club Activities: Please list below*

	Description of Activity	Years Participated	Positions Held/Honors Received
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Community and Volunteer Activities & Service: Please list below*

	Organization	Description of Activity (Include any Leadership Roles or Awards)	Number of Hours Served
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Please list any part time or summer jobs you have had.

	Employer	Job Title	Hours per Week	Employment Start Date	Employment End Date
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Describe your future educational and career plans, the experiences or individuals that have influenced your goals, and explain why financial assistance is necessary for you to achieve them.*

What are your long term career goals? Describe a specific moment or experience that influenced your choice of career path?*

Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live. Give examples of specific projects you have been involved with?*

Please upload the following required and optional documents:

High School Transcript (Required)
Two (2) Recommendation Letters (Required)
Recent Photo (Required)
Signed Photo/Media/Video Release Form (Required)
Resume (Optional)

Document Upload*

Release Authorization and Certification of Accuracy*

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF ANY INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS APPLICATION, REFERENCES AS MAY BE CONTACTED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. I CERTIFY ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE TO BE TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Applicant Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Photo/Media/Video Release Form (Please Print, Sign and Upload)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bradenton Alumnae Chapter 2026 Scholarship Application

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Please select the scholarship or scholarships you are applying for from the list below. You may apply for more than one scholarship; however, you may only be awarded one scholarship.

1. Personal

2. References

3. College Information

4. Extracurricular and Community/Volunteer Activities

5. Work Experience

6. Essay Question

7. Upload Documents

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