Clone of 2025 - New Haven Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application

2026 Scholarship Opportunity

Presented by New Haven Alumnae Chapter
About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the African American community. More information about the organization can be found at www.deltasigmatheta.org.

The New Haven Alumnae Chapter has awarded nearly a half million dollars in scholarships since the chapter was chartered in 1959. The chapter provides scholarships to graduating African American high school seniors based on academic achievement and community involvement. More information about the chapter can be found at www.nhacdst.org.

The New Haven Alumnae Chapter is proud to offer the following scholarship opportunities:
- Non-Renewable: The non-renewable scholarship is a one-time academic scholarship awarded.
- Renewable: The renewable scholarship is a four-year academic scholarship paid in equal amounts yearly if 3.00 GPA is maintained.

Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements

Please select the scholarship type(s):

Apply for one time Non-Renewable Scholarship - 2.75 GPA or higherApply for 4 Year Renewable Scholarship - 3.00 GPA or Higher and must be maintained

Personal Information

Part II
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:*

Confirmation Email
Parent/Guardian Name(s):*
School Information

Part III
High School Name:*
High School Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
School Counselor's Name:*
School Counselor's Email:
example@example.com
School Counselor's Telephone:

Area CodePhone Number
Cumulative GPA/Cumulative Weighted GPA:*
As of December 2025
Expected Graduation Date:

MonthDayYear
List the Universities/Colleges or Vocational Post-Secondary programs to which you have applied to:*
List the Universities/Colleges or Vocational Post-Secondary programs to which you have been accepted:*
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

Part IV
List your community service activities (Include dates of involvement):
List your extracurricular activities (Include dates of involvement): Extracurricular activities are ongoing activities that take place outside of regular classes. E.g. sports, clubs, arts, internships and part-time jobs.

Current Photograph

Part V
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Letters of Recommendation

Part VI
Please submit two recommendation letters.

Your reference letter should include:
1. The name and occupation of the individual writing reference letter
2. Length of time the individual has known you
3. The type of school activities you have been involved in
4. Comments regarding your character, intellectual ability, motivation, interpersonal skills, verbal and/or writing skills
5. The letter must be on school's letterhead
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Essay

Part VII
Submit an essay addressing the following topic:

There are many social issues in the world today. What
social issue do you consider the most important, and
should be solved immediately? What would be your
actions toward it’s prevention?

Essay must not exceed two double-spaced typed pages using size 12 font. Essay submission will be evaluated based on content, grammar and presentation.

Use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in writing your essay is prohibited.
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Transcript Requirement
Scholarship Eligibility:
School Counselor must email the student's official high school transcript to scholarship@nhacdst.org by March 10, 2026. Must include the students name and high school in the subject line of the email.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our scholarship committee by email at scholarship@nhacdst.org.
Certification
Certification Statements:*

I certify that I am a graduating senior, actively attending classes during the academic year for which this scholarship is awarded.I certify that the information in this application is true, accurate, and complete.I certify that all statements and essays are my own work and was not generated by artificial intelligence tools.Should I receive an award, I hereby give permission to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and New Haven Alumnae Chapter to utilize my name and award amount in any publicity or marketing materials.
By the signature below, I agree that misrepresentation or the submission of inaccurate or incomplete information will result in my disqualification or forfeiture of any award. A scholarship award from the New Haven Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be untrue.
Student Signature:*

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Date:*

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Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (if applicant is under the age of 18):

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Date:*

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2026 Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements

Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be considered.

Personal Information

School Information

Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

Current Photograph

Letters of Recommendation

Essay

There are many social issues in the world today. Whatsocial issue do you consider the most important, andshould be solved immediately? What would be youractions toward it’s prevention?

Transcript Requirement

Scholarship Eligibility:

Certification

There are many social issues in the world today. What
social issue do you consider the most important, and
should be solved immediately? What would be your
actions toward it’s prevention?