Clone of Scholarship Application 2025

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DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF COLLEGE-EDUCATED WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO PUBLIC SERVICE WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY.

Thank you for applying to the Grand Rapids Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship. To be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria and submit all required materials by the deadline. All scholarship applications are reviewed and determined by a scholarship selection committee comprised of Delta members.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

United States Citizen
Earned a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale
Primary Residency in Kent or Ottawa County
- A senior graduating from a high school in Kent or Ottawa County
- An undergraduate student enrolled in a college, university or vocational institution with primary residency in Kent or Ottawa County.
- A graduate or doctoral student enrolled in a college, university or vocational institution with primary residency in Kent or Ottawa County.
Accepted or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university, vocational institution or graduate program.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

A completed application form
Two letters of recommendation (select from sources listed below):
- high school counselor or teacher
- non-profit agency that you have performed community service work within the last two years
- an individual other than a family member who is familiar with your accomplishment.
A copy of the letter of acceptance to a college, university, vocational institution or graduate program that you plan to attend
Official high school or college transcript
A professional resume
Headshot only photo
Authorized photo release form
A typed personal essay (more details below)

PERSONAL ESSAY CRITERIA
Upload a PDF or Word Document of your typed personal essay, answering the questions listed below. The essay should not exceed three (3) double-spaced typewritten pages.

What are your educational goals and how will this scholarship help you financially?
How does the current world events or political climate affect students or families in your community?
Choose one issue you care about and explain how you can make a positive difference through respect, service, or community involvement.

It's important to note that some of our scholarship awards are career-specific and require a declared major or mention of a proposed major, i.e., education, fine/performing arts, healthcare, etc.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & DEADLINE
Completed application packets must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on April 1 of the current year. All criteria must be met to move forward in the review process.

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Is your primary residence in Kent or Ottawa County?* This field is required.

Yes

No (You are not eligible to proceed with the application.)

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Date

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Applicant Type* This field is required.

High School Student

College Student

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Applicant Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Address* This field is required.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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E-mail* This field is required.

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Date of birth* This field is required.

Date

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Are you a U.S. citizen?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Are you a registered voter?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Name of Mother or Guardian

First Name

Last Name

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Name of Father or Guardian

First Name

Last Name

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Primary Guardian Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Academic Status* This field is required.

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High School Name* This field is required.

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Intended College or University* This field is required.

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Current College or University* This field is required.

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Anticipated semester enrollment or graduation date* This field is required.

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Actual or Intended Major* This field is required.

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Actual or Intended Minor

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Please list any academic awards and/or honors received* This field is required.

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Please list any extra-curricular activities, volunteer/community service work, additional languages spoken, or leadership positions held outside of school:* This field is required.

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Have you applied for financial aid?* This field is required.

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No

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Have you been awarded financial aid, grants or other scholarships?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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List the awarding organization(s) and the amount(s) awarded.

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Upload two letters of recommendationAcceptable Letters: a. high school counselor or teacher, b. non-profit agency that you have performed community service work within the last two years, or c. an individual other than a family member who is familiar with your accomplishments

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Upload college acceptance letter(only one letter required)

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Upload official transcript

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Upload resume

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Upload personal essayUpload a PDF or Word Document of your typed personal essay, answering the questions listed below: The essay should not exceed three (3) double-spaced typewritten pages. This is your opportunity to explain your educational and career goals to the committee. Please include information such as: how this award will help you financially in reaching your potential goals. Explain how your leadership and past activities have impacted global society. How do you plan on sharing your academic success throughout your community? It's important to note that some of our scholarship awards are career specific and require a declared major or mention of a proposed major, i.e., education, fine/performing arts, healthcare, etc.

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Upload a professional headshot photo (no selfies).File types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif

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Photography/Video Authorization and Release Form

I/We (“Parent/Guardian”), as the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of, permit the Grand Rapids Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (the “Chapter”) to publish on the Internet or media still photographs or moving images, including, if applicable any sound recordings accompanying the images (“Images”) taken of my child at Scholarship award activities without payment or any consideration and without notifying me.

I/We understand and agree that these Images will become the property of the Chapter, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I irrevocably authorize the Chapter to publish or distribute these images to publicize the Chapter's scholarship programming and 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 from or related to the use of the Images.

I/We 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 because of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by 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 to subject my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity.

"I/we hereby certify that I/we are the parents/guardians of and do hereby give my/our consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of my/our child."

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Select One* This field is required."I/we hereby certify that I/we are the parents/guardians of, and do hereby give my/our consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of my/our child."

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No

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Application ChecklistUse this checklist to ensure you're submitting a complete application

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Applicant Signature* This field is required.

Clear

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Guardian Signature* This field is required.(required for high school applicants only)

Clear

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Date

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You are not eligible to proceed with the application.