LAC Scholarship Application 2027

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

2027 Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter (LAC)

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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The Bridgette L. Williams Memorial Scholarship
This ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP PACKET contains ALL 2027 Scholarship requirements from the Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Please give this packet the widest dissemination.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a Greek-letter organization whose primary objective is to establish a society that promotes high cultural, intellectual, and moral standards among its members.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is also committed to programs which support community service, and the betterment of the community in which we live. In an effort to achieve these worthwhile goals, several activities are conducted within the Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter’s communities to promote the Sorority’s objectives. Each year we award scholarships to high school seniors.
ONLINE APPLICATION - General Instructions & Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be graduating seniors in Leavenworth County (Leavenworth and Lansing).
- Applicants must be planning to further their education through attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school after graduation (Fall 2027 Semester).
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Online Application must be submitted by Friday, March 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
THE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
1. Electronically Signed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Application
2. Personal Data Sheet (Extra-curricular & Community Activities/Awards & Honors)
3. An Official High School Transcript which includes first semester grades of the senior year (must be sealed and signed by an official authority, or e-mailed from your high school counselor).
4. Two Letters of Recommendation (*1 Teacher; AND *1 Community Service or Work Experience) Please note* ONLY one from each category. Letters of recommendation must be on letterhead.
5. ESSAY (see topic below) - One page typed (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) minimum, no more than two pages. If submitting the essay via video, please make sure it is professional, high resolution, well lit, and no longer than 5 minutes.
6. A portrait, high resolution (300 dpi) color photo of self (headshots only -- no proofs or "full body-selfies"). Does not have to be a "professional" photo.
ESSAY QUESTION: In addition to stating how this scholarship will help you complete your college education, please pick one of the following topics for your personal essay:

1. With the state of the current U.S. economy, what is your biggest fear for your future?

2. How has community service impacted the world in which we live?

*Your essay must answer both the general question and one of the two question choices. You have the option to either upload a typed or a video response.
2027 LAC Scholarship Application

Please complete the application in its entirety.
First Name
Last Name
Middle Initial
Birth Date
GPA
Street Address (Mailing):
Street Address (Permanent):
City:
State:
Zip code:
Home Phone:
State of Residence:
Country of Citizenship:
E-mail Address:
How would you describe yourself? Check all that apply.
Father or Guardian Name
Father or Guardian Physical Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Mother or Guardian Name
Mother or Guardian Physical Address (if different):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
High School Information

Please complete the application in its entirety.
High School Name:
High School Street Address:
High School City:
High School State:
High School Zip Code:
High School Phone:
Applicant Graduation Date:
What college, university or vocational school do you plan to attend?
What will be your area of study?

Personal Data Info Sheet

List any extracurricular or community activities, honors, awards, recognition; positions held in organizations, cultural experiences and volunteer events you've participated in.

EXAMPLE:

SENIOR (12th Grade)

SY: 2026-27

SCHOOL: Leavenworth High School or Lansing High School

	What:	Description:	Amount of Time:
A	Spring Break	Club Beyond & Youth Services Romania Humanitarian Project	(1 Week- April)
V	Red Cross Volunteer	Stuttgart Red Cross Center	(Fall & Spring) 40 Hours
V	Stuttgart Youth Service	Youth Sponsorship Program	(Fall & Spring) 40 Hours
V	German American Club	Volunteer with 5 Pfenning Bazaar	( 2 months)
A+AW	Varsity Volleyball	(Captain) Division 1 Champs	(Fall 2025)
AW	Renaissance Award	Honor Roll 4.0-3.5	(Quarter 1; Quarter 2)

KEY

A= Activity

V= Volunteer

AW= Awards

SY= School Year

FRESHMAN YEAR (9th Grade)
Enter SY:
School:
List your Freshman year activities and awards. Begin each line with a category per example above:
SOPHOMORE YEAR (10th Grade)
Enter SY:
School:
List your Sophomore year activities and awards. Begin each line with a category per example above:
JUNIOR YEAR (11th Grade)
Enter SY:
School:
List your Junior year activities and awards. Begin each line with a category per example above:
SENIOR YEAR (12th Grade)
Enter SY:
School:
List your Senior year activities and awards. Begin each line with a category per example above:

Bridgette L. Williams Memorial Scholarship

The Bridgette L Williams (BLW) Memorial Scholarship is established to provide deserving high school seniors within the Greater Leavenworth-Lansing-Fort Leavenworth community with financial assistance in the pursuit of a higher education.
Applying for the BLW Memorial scholarship is optional. However, you are invited to apply for both scholarship types. If you do not want to apply for the BLW Memorial Scholarship, please skip forward.

To apply for the Bridgette L. Williams Memorial Scholarship, please complete the following:
1. How important would these scholarship funds be in helping you achieve your academic or career goals? Please answer in 250 words or less.
2. Provide any details on your background, motivation, and specific personal family or other circumstances which make it important for you to receive financial assistance. Please answer in 250 words or less.
3. Please upload a typed, 500-word essay (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) answering the following question:

How do you plan to use your education to positively impact society?
Upload your BLW Memorial Scholarship essay here:

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By selecting an option below, you attest that you have either elected not to apply for the BLW Memorial Scholarship, or have applied by answering questions 1-3 listed above, and successfully uploaded your typed 500-word essay:

Upload Letter of Recommendation #1

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Upload Letter of Recommendation #2

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Personal Essay (Document)

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Personal Essay (Video)

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AVI, MPG, or FLV extensions only. If you do not have access to thes6 file extensions, please send your MP4 or MOV video essays to lacdstscholarships@gmail.com by the March 5, 2027, deadline. Cancelof
Upload One Professional High Resolution Photo

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Unofficial Transcript

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To be formally considered, you must either send your official transcript to the address below, postmarked by the Friday, March 5, 2027, deadline, or have your high school counselor email it to lacdstscholarships@gmail.com. Cancelof
STOP!!! Did you upload your essay by word document or video? Applications without an essay uploaded will not be considered.
If your counselor is unable to upload and email your transcript to lacdstscholarships@gmail.com, please mail the official copy to:

Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Attention: Scholarship and Standards Committee

P.O. Box 613

Leavenworth, KS 66048

*High school counselors can send official transcripts via email to: lacdstscholarships@gmail.com

The online application must be submitted by March 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM.

Official transcripts must be mailed (or emailed by a counselor) and postmarked no later than March 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
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 or falsification of information will be sufficient reason for rejection of this application.
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2027 LAC Scholarship Application

High School Information

Personal Data Info Sheet