• 2021 "Profit through Knowledge" Scholarship Application

  • CRITERIA/ELIGIBILITY

    • Only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant
    • Applicants must be of African-American descent (male or female)
    • Applicants must be high school seniors who attend a high school in the following school districts or reside in our service area ( https://www.dstschaumburg.org/about-us/service-area/ ):
      • Barrington 220 Community Unit School District
      • Belvidere District 100
      • Bloomingdale School District 13
      • Community High Schol District 128
      • Community High School District 155
      • Community Unit School District 200
      • Community Unit School District 300
      • DuPage High School District 88
      • Huntley Community School District 158
      • Lake Park High School District 108
      • Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
      • Maine Township High School District 207
      • School District U-46
      • St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
      • Stevenson District 125
      • Township High School District 211
      • Township High School District 214
    • Provide (1) one non-family reference
    • Have a high school official (this can be a high school counselor, teacher, administrator, or coach) complete the electronic high school rating form (the link has been included in the application below)
    • Submit an essay (500 words or less)
    • Provide a 90 second personal video statement

    SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021

  • LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS

    • Scholastic Achievement Award - $1,000
      • Requires a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 scale; 4.0/5.0 scale; or 5.0/6.0 scale
    • Excellence in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics) Award - $1,000
      • Requires an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale; 4.0/5.0 scale; or 5.0/6.0 scale
      • (4) four years of science, math, art, or technology courses (computer programming/computer networking) with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale; 4.5/5.0 scale; or 5.056.0 scale in those courses
      • A plan to major in an area of STEAM in college
    • Excellence in Service Award - $1,000
      • Requires a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 scale; 3.5/5.0 scale; or 4.5/6.0 scale
      • Demonstrates strong leadership ability as well as community service
    • DST Student Fellowship Award - $1,000
      • Requires a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 scale; 3.5/5.0 scale; or 4.5/6.0 scale
      • This is a need-based award (family income may not exceed $40,000 annually)
      • Include a brief statement about the applicant's need in the required essay
      • PLEASE NOTE: A copy of the parents' W-2 from the previous year (2019) is required for income verification

     

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

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  • Please email the following link to your high school official.

    https://bit.ly/RatingForm2021

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  • ESSAY QUESTION

    2020 was a year like no other.  As a graduating Senior, tell us about a negative and/or positive experience that you encountered during the pandemic.  What advice would you offer to your school administration, upcoming Seniors, or community leaders whose students will feel its impact next year?

     

    Please answer in 500 words or less.  Your essay should be submitted in a Word or PDF document.

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  • PERSONAL STATEMENT VIDEO

    Please record a 90 second personal statement video.  The intent of the personal statement video is for the selection committee to learn a bit about who you are; your interests; and how the award would help in your future endeavors.  

    Please submit your personal statement video in one of the following formats:

    • .avi
    • .flv
    • .mp3
    • .mpg
    • .wma
    • .zip
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  • Compliance Signatures

  • If selected as an award recipient, I agree to provide the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with proof of registration from the college or university in which I have enrolled no later than December 31, 2021.

    PLEASE NOTE: This is required to receive scholarship payment.

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