The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated affirms its commitment to the community by awarding a $5,000 merit scholarship to a student who has demonstrated exemplary performance in scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be:
- A graduating senior from one of the high schools of the designated service areas of Portsmouth, Virginia.
- A graduating senior with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Accepted by and enrolled in a Historically Black College or University as a full-time student; an official document verifying enrollment for the fall semester of 2027 must be provided before the actual scholarship award is disbursed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The applicant will:
- Submit the original copy of a completed application form.
- Submit an essay (500 words) explaining your reasons for entering the chosen field of study.
- Submit one (1) letter of recommendation which addresses the applicant’s leadership, citizenship and character qualifications; the letter may come from a high school principal, a high school counselor, a club sponsor, or a person other than a relative. The letter of recommendation should be addressed to PAC DST.
- Submit an official high school transcript and a copy of SAT or ACT Score Reports, if taken.
- Submit the application form and all requested items electronically to www.pacdst.org.
- Submit an official copy of your senior yearbook picture.
Applications are due by Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The recipient 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.