2026 Rhoyalty Scholarship

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

Lambda Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Anne Arundel County, MD
Rhoyalty Scholarship Application

For Maryland residents planning to attend a 4 year institution
Thank you for interest in the 2026 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated - Lambda Delta Sigma Almunae Chapter scholarship for Maryland Students who plan to attend a 4-year college/university.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants for the one-time/one-year $2,000 scholarship:
- Must be a resident in the state of Maryland and a High School senior graduating in 2026.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
- Must have record of community service.
- Must be planning to attend an accredited college/university in the Fall of 2026.
Application Requirements:
- Completed application
- High School Transcript
- Current photograph (Professional headshot, eg. official senior photo)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay Question
- List of community service involvement
- Signed media waiver
Deadline for submission of Application: by 11:59pm on March 31, 2026.
I am a Maryland resident. You MUST be a Maryland resident to qualify for this award.*

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I will graduate high school by June 30, 2026
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Scholarship awardees will be required to submit a formal acceptance letter prior to receiving the award.
Please answer the following essay question.
How has your family's culture and heritage shaped your values, and how do they influence your educational goals? (300-500 words)*

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Please upload your High School Transcript here:
The transcript must: 1) cite the cumulative grade point average, 2) be signed by a school official, 3) be stamped with the official school seal.*

Schools should provide an explanation of grading system on official school documentation/letterhead if not following 4.0 grading scale.
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Please upload your Letters of Recommendation here:
A minimum of two letters of recommendation. 1) Professional source (principal, department head, teacher, counselor; etc.), and 2) one from a community service or job-related supervisor (volunteer or work- related).*

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Please upload your list of Community Service Involvement here:
Please upload a document detailing your volunteer work, including the following information for each service opportunity: Organization Name, Location, Dates of Involvement, Description of Duties/Responsibilities, and Total Hours Contributed*

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Please upload your Current Photo here:
Please upload a current photo. (Picture must be a headshot - eg.:official senior photo )*

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Media Waiver

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic
matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

By signing in the space below, you are agreeing to the media waiver and certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. 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.
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Minor Child Photo Release Form

I, the parent or legal guardian of the minor child mentioned above, grant Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated – Lambda Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter my permission to use the photographs described as headshots for any legal use, including but not limited to: publicity, copyright purposes, illustration, advertising, and web content.

Furthermore, I understand that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.
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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

Rhoyalty Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Please answer the following essay question.

Please upload your High School Transcript here:

Please upload your Letters of Recommendation here:

Please upload your list of Community Service Involvement here:

Please upload your Current Photo here:

You do not qualify to apply.