• 2027 Francis Audrey Orton Scholarship Application

  • The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated affirms its commitment to the community by awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a college student who is currently pursuing an Education-related degree at a local Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

    Click Here to Download the Application Checklist

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    The applicant must be:

    1. A full-time undergraduate (12 or more credits) or graduate (6 or more credits hours in a semester) student in good standing at a local Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
    2. Matriculating towards a degree from the School of Education
    3. Note: Previous recipients are not eligible

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES

    The applicant will:

    1. Submit a completed application form.
    2. Submit an essay (500 words) explaining why you chose the Education field.
    3. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from the following, addressed to PAC DST:
      • Two faculty members (placed on letterhead) or
      • One faculty member and one community leader, such as a minister, community organization leader etc., who knows the applicant well
    4. Provide an updated official undergraduate or graduate transcript
    5. Official university documentation showing pursuit of a degree in the School of Education 
    6. Submit a professional headshot photo.

    Applications are due by Saturday, February 6, 2027.

    The recipients will be recognized at our annual May Week Brunch in May 2027.  

     
    APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

    HAND CARRIED APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE

    ACCEPTED.

     

  • Instructions:Do not omit any information.  If any item is not aapplicable, write N/A.  Information received will be held in strict confidence. You will need to submit this completed form by Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 11:59pm.

    • Personal Information 
    • Birth Date*
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    • HONORS, SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

      Below please upload a list of honors and/or special recognition that you have received. Include information regarding your participation in school and non-school activities and about any other special interests or talents.

    • Attachments 
    • In order to better evaluate you, we ask you to attach some documents. Please notice that we ask you to send all documents in good quality and in one of the following formats .PDF or .JPEG. 

      Required documents:

      • Essay: 250-500 words
      • Official Transcript (Undergrad or Graduate)
      • Recommendation Letters (2)
      • Acceptance Letter
      • Professional headshot photo
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