Dade County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application 2025

Dade County Alumnae Chapter (DCAC) 2025 College Scholarship Application

Application Deadline Extended to April 1, 2025

Scholarship Requirements & Procedures
The following requirements must be met to be considered for all scholarships.
- Be a female of African-American descent graduating from a high school located in Miami-Dade County.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0 unweighted on the OFFICIAL transcript submitted at the time of application. The OFFICIAL transcript must be uploaded with the application as a PDF. The OFFICIAL transcript must include grades from the second nine weeks of your senior year and the registrar's seal and signature. Credit histories will NOT be accepted.
- Please upload two (2) letters of recommendation preferably on the organization's official letterhead, each with an original pen/ink signature (computer-generated signatures will not be accepted). One letter must come from school personnel (teacher, counselor, CAP advisor, etc.) and the other from a church leader or a community leader. Both letters must include the writer's email address or mailing address, and a phone number.
- Upload a 4x6 professional photograph (HEADSHOT ONLY) that is clear and could be used for publication (a senior or graduation photo is preferred). No selfies or full body photos are permitted. Background must be a solid color. See the example below of an acceptable headshot.
- Upload ONE completed 200 -250 word typed essay.
- Provide proof of enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college or university before the scholarship funds are issued in the fall. The deadline for submission of proof of enrollment is October 10, 2025.
- Utilize the scholarship within one year of the notification of award or it will be forfeited. (Please note: If extenuating circumstances occur, the Dade County Alumnae Chapter must be contacted in writing immediately, but no later than one year after the notification of award. The Chapter will make the final decision regarding all awards.)
If you experience any problems, please contact Gayle R. Love, Second Vice President and Scholarship Chairperson, at 305-496-0462.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Congratulations on your senior year and your many accomplishments throughout high school. As you apply for the Dade County Alumnae Chapter's scholarship application, we strongly recommend that you request your official transcript immediately. Your transcript must be uploaded with your application and submitted by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. No application will be considered without receipt of your uploaded official transcript.

Application Deadline:
Must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

For more information contact:
Gayle R. Love, Scholarship Chairperson
305-496-0462 – dcacdst2vp@gmail.com

Personal Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth (DOB)*

MonthDayYear
Date
Are you a member of Dade County Alumnae Chapter - Delta GEMS?
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Education Information
High School*
Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year)*
Unweighted Grade Point Average
Weighted Grade Point Average*

Family Information
Mother/Legal Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Occupation
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Father/Legal Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Occupation
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Financial Status
Please provide below your family's adjusted gross income from the most recent year's tax return.*

$0 - $39,999$40,000 - $79,999$80,000 - and higher
Please provide below the total number of dependent children (ages 23 and below) this income supports.

1 - 3 children4 - 8 children9 or more children

General Questions
How did you hear about this scholarship?*
Please state your major (if decided) and career goals.*
List the colleges and universities to which you have applied and upload any acceptance communication.*

School Involvement
List high school academic awards and honors. If none, type N/A.*
List extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs or other activities), including offices held. Please do not abbreviate.*

Community Service
List your community service activities (non-school), including offices held. Please do not abbreviate.*

Essay
Please submit a 200 - 250 word essay. Remember to review your essay for completeness and any grammatical errors before submitting.
What is a unique quality you bring to the world, and how will you use it to make a difference? This question allows you to share something unique about yourself, and to think about how you can leverage that quality for the greater good.*

0/250

Certification
IMPORTANT: Applicant and Parent/Legal Guardian signatures are required below. Without these signatures, your application is incomplete and will not be processed.

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE, AND THAT ALL STATEMENTS AND ESSAYS ARE MY OWN WORK. Further, I understand that a scholarship award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Dade County Alumnae Chapter may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be inaccurate. Should I receive a scholarship award, I hereby give permission to the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to utilize my name, photo and scholarship award in any publicity materials.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Legal Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature*

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Upload applicant photo (headshot only) which is clear and can be used for publication. See example below of an acceptable headshot.*

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Upload your OFFICAL transcript. It must include grades from the second nine weeks of the senior year, registrar's signature and school seal.

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Upload first letter of recommendation with original ink signature. (No computer-generated signatures will be accepted.)

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Upload second letter of recommendation with original ink signature. (No computer-generated signatures will be accepted.)

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Upload acceptance communication from colleges/universities.

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Upload PDF of applicant's OFFICIAL transcript with the school registrar's signature and seal. The OFFICIAL transcript submitted at the time of application must reflect an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0. The OFFICIAL transcript must include grades from the second nine weeks of the applicant's senior year.*

YES, uploaded with this application.

2025 Scholarship Checklist
COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED ONLINE by 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print the confirmation email for your records and retain as verification of your application.

For more information contact:

Gayle R. Love
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
dcacdst2vp@gmail.com
305-496-0462
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Dade County Alumnae Chapter (DCAC) 2025 College Scholarship Application

The following requirements must be met to be considered for all scholarships.

Education Information

Financial Status