2026-2027 Baldwin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta GEMS and Delta Academy Program Application
This application requires input from the interested Delta GEMS and the Delta Academy applicant and the applicant's parent/guardian.
Please complete all portions of the application which include:
- Applicant(s) and Guardian Information (completed by the Delta GEMS or Delta Academy participant(s) AND/OR parent/guardian)
- Risk Management Forms (completed by the parent/guardian)
- Parent/Guardian Consent and Emergency Information Form (completed by the parent/guardian) These forms will be required to upload with this application. Access the forms here: Click Here.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM on October 30, 2026. Please send all questions to the BCAC Educational Development Chair, Nalishia Burke at burkey105@gmail.com .
All parents/guardians with youth participating in the 2026–2027 BCAC Delta GEMS and Delta Academy Program will be required to attend an orientation session. Orientation will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10AM at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Churh, 902 Daphne Ave., Daphne, AL 36526.
Please review criteria for each program below prior to submitting an application.
BCAC Delta GEMS Criteria:
- Female, 14–18 years old, currently enrolled in high school (Grades 9th–12th)
- Resides in Baldwin or Escambia (AL) Counties.
- Committed to actively participating in Delta GEMS sessions, programs, and scheduled service projects
- Submit application and risk management forms by the submission deadline.
BCAC Delta Academy Criteria:
- Female, 11–14* years old (*14 and in the 8th grade)
- Resides in Baldwin or Escambia (AL) Counties
- Committed to actively participate in Delta Academy sessions, programs, and scheduled service projects
- Submission of application and risk management forms by the submission deadline.