The Andrew B. Womack Sr. Scholarship

Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Presents:

The Andrew B. Womack Sr. Scholarship

2026 Scholarship Application for young men
Dear Applicant,

The Andrew B. Womack Sr. Scholarship honors the academic, civic, and athletic achievements of a male graduating senior planning to attend a 4-year college or university of his choice. The ideal recipient will have participated in and excelled in school-sponsored sports activities and/or achieved a cumulative B grade point average or better with noted aptitude in the subjects of English and Social Sciences.

Additionally, the scholarship recipient may be pursuing a major and a future career in law, communications, and/or social services. He will also exhibit empathy and compassion toward those around him, as evidenced by his community service efforts.

The scholarship is in loving memory of Mr. Andrew B. Womack Sr.

Scholarship submission will be evaluated on essay responses, literacy, and grammar. Essays should be no longer than 500 words and must be typed or printed. Completed applications should be submitted by May 15, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program. We wish you the best in your future educational endeavors.

Sincerely,

Sharon Brookes and Dr. Augustina West

Scholarship Committee Chairpersons

Stefanie Barrett

Chapter President

Form
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a college-bound young man, participated in school sponsored sport activity, and/or have achieved a cumulative B grade point average or better with noted aptitude in the subjects of English and Social Sciences.
Application Deadline

Your application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2026.
Scholarship Application

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the requirements to apply for the scholarship?

The applicant must be a college-bound young male student with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B or higher to qualify for the scholarship.

2. What is the minimum GPA requirement to apply for the scholarship?

To apply for the scholarship, the student must have an overall grade point average of B or better.

3. When is the application due?

The application and all supporting documents MUST BE uploaded by 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2026.

4. What supporting documents must be included in the application package?

One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader;
Official transcript (must have official school stamp);
Essay (Submit a 500-word or less essay from one of the writing prompts below);
(1) Describe a time when showing compassion towards others made a significant impact on your life.

OR

(2) Share a personal story that highlights the importance of empathy in overcoming challenges or adversity.

5. Who should write my letter of recommendation?

The letter of recommendation should be written by a teacher/school counselor, employer, family member, friend, or community leader.

6. What are some examples of honors or awards that will meet the criteria for the application?

Academic honors include national honor societies, subject awards (e.g., science or math), and recognitions for academic achievement. Other awards that will meet the criteria are community service awards or athletic awards (leadership awards)

7. When should I expect to be notified about a scholarship award?

Notification of awards will occur the week of May 15 and will be sent to high school personnel.
APPLICATION

Complete all the information requested below
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Telephone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address
example@example.com
High School Name
School Counselor's Name
Grade Point Average (GPA on a 4.0 scale)
Type a question
Upload your official transcript below

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Sport or sports played in high school
High School Graduation Date
College/university you will be attending in Fall 2026
What major will you be pursuing?
Will you be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours?

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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Mother's/Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's/Guardian's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mother's/Guardian's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mother's/Guardian's Email
example@example.com
FATHER'S/GUARDIAN'S INFORMATION
Father's/Guardian's Name:

First NameLast Name
Father's/Guardian's Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Father's/Guardian's Email:
example@example.com
ESSAY

You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts in 500 words or less. Please select one of the topics below:
TOPICS:

Please choose one of the two essay topics. (Word Limit 500 words)

(1) Describe a time when showing compassion towards others made a significant impact on your life.

OR

(2) Share a personal story that highlights the importance of empathy in overcoming challenges or adversity.
Type your essay and upload it in the space provided below
ESSAY

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Please list the extracurricular activities you participated in. Note leadership roles and dates.
Recommendation Letter

Please submit one letter of recommendation, this would not include family. It can consist of employers, family friends, and community leaders.
Upload only one Recommendation Letter

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ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer, and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.
RECOGNITIONS: Please list awards and recognitions received. Note Organizations presenting honor and date.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Scholarship ApplicationEssayOfficial High School TranscriptLetter of recommendation500 Maximum Word Essay
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is accurate, correct, and without forgery.
Signature of Applicant
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Form

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Application Deadline

Scholarship Application

Frequently Asked Questions

APPLICATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

FATHER'S/GUARDIAN'S INFORMATION

ESSAY

Type your essay and upload it in the space provided below

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Recommendation Letter

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY