• HCAC Scholarship Application Form

    Application Deadline - March 9, 2019
  • Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

    Delta Sigma Theta is a public service organization.

    Children of members of DST are not eligible to apply.

    HCAC grants both needs-based and merit scholarships.
    HCAC of Delta Sigma Theta will not accept or consider incomplete, late, emailed, or faxed copies of the application, or application packets containing unofficial transcripts and/or handwritten essays.

  • Application Checklist

    • Completed, signed and dated application
    • Personal Data Sheet
    • 1 Letter of Recommendation (Teachers, Counselors, Administrator)
    • 1 Letter of Recommendation (Non-Related person of choice, not from school)
    • Essay (1-2 pages typed, 12-pt font, double-spaced)
    • Official transcript (first semester grades of senior year )
  • Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  • Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
    Applicants must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum ‘B’ cumulative numerical grade point average (80 percent or 2.5 GPA) and attending a public or private Henry County school. Children of members of DST are not eligible to apply. HCAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will only award scholarship funds upon receipt of official acceptance and enrollment documentation from a four-year accredited college or university. Enrollment must occur during the first semester of the upcoming school year and/or by December 1, 2019.

    A complete application packet includes the following:

    1. Application/Personal Data Sheet— completed, signed and typed. Do NOT submit a handwritten application.

    2. An Official High School Transcript— includes first semester grades of the senior year and the school official seal.

    3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation—One (1) letter from a teacher, counselor and/or administrator on official letterhead and one (1) letter from a non-related individual whom you select from your community.

    4. ESSAY – 1-2 pages, typed using a 12-point font, and double-spaced.

    Topic selected is one of the three choices below:

    • My career goals and how they will impact my community
    • A person who has made a significant impact on my life and why
    • An obstacle that I have overcome and how the experience will enhance my endeavors
  • Scholarship Selection Process

  • Scholarship Selection Process
    All complete application packets will be reviewed, evaluated, and rated by a panel committee.

    Candidates will be rated on:
    Academic Achievement, Educational Goals/Career Plans, Extra-Curricular Activities, Essay, Leadership, Community Service and Interview

    Candidates with complete packets will be interviewed by non-members of HCAC on March 30, 2019.

  • Scholarship Deadline

  • Application, documents and transcripts must be uploaded/submitted or mailed by

    March 9, 2019

    Henry County Alumnae Chapter

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

    P.O. Box 787

    McDonough, GA 30253-0787

  • Instructions/Tips for completing this online application

    A) Please ensure you thoroughly complete this application.

    B) All documents must be uploaded at the time of submission.

    C) There is no option to save your application and submit it later.

    D) Multiple submissions will be disqualified.

    E) For required [*] fields that do not apply to you, please place "N/A" in those fields.

    If you have questions regarding submitting your scholarship application prior to completing it, please email: Scholarship@hcacdst.org

  • Check off this list BEFORE YOU START!

    • Completed, signed and dated application
    • Personal Data Sheet
    • 1 Letters of Recommendation (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator ) on school's letterhead
    • 1 Letter of Recommendation (non-related person of choice, not from school)
    • Essay (1-2 pages typed, 12-pt font, double-spaced)
    • Official transcript (first semester grades of senior year) school seal.
  • Scholarship Applicant Acknowledgement

  • I. Personal Information:

    If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence, award agreements and awards will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please ensure all information is accurate and current, using proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
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  • If you answered yes to the question above, complete the following:

  • Demographical Information :

    The following demographical information is used for statistical purposes as required by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Headquarters, 1707 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009.

  • Personal Data Sheet

    For each year of high school, list the activities and clubs you have been involved in and any leadership positions you held. Include extra-curricular and community activities; honors, awards and recognition. Include any cultural experiences and/or activities, and work experience.
  • Essay

    This section allows you to upload your 1-2 pages typed, 12-pt font, double spaced, Word document Essay. Do not upload any video files, graphical imagery, slideshows or website URLs. An upload of any document other than a Word file will automatically disqualify your scholarship application.
  • Your Essay should be: 1-2 pages typed, 12-pt font, double spaced Word document.

    Topic selected is one of the three choices below:

    • My career goals and how they will impact my community
    • A person who has made a significant impact on my life and why
    • An obstacle that I have overcome and how the experience will enhance my endeavors
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  • Recommendations Upload Section

    This section allows you to upload your: 2 letters of recommendations
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  • Official Transcript Upload Section

    This section allows you to upload your official transcript with the seal
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  • Lunch Letter (if applicable)

    This section allows you to upload your Free Lunch Letter on official letterhead [If you receive free or reduced lunch, upload a letter of verification on school letterhead from an administrator or cafeteria manager]
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  • Applicant's E-Signature

    By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are 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.
  • I certify that the information that I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I fully realize that omission and/or falsification of information will be sufficient reason for rejection of my application.

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    Henry County Alumnae Chapter is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. HCAC does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

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