Congratulations on reaching this academic milestone!
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization dedicated to aiding in the education of talented youth throughout our community.
Requirements for the scholarship, application, and media waiver are included below.
We wish you success as you continue your academic career!
STEM SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Must be an African-American female.
• Must have a minimum unweighted G.P.A of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must demonstrate community involvement which will be assessed by the number of volunteer/community service hours listed on the transcript (or other documentation).
• Must graduate from a Duval, Clay or Nassau County (public, private or charter) high school at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year.
• Must attend an accredited institution of higher education after graduation and enroll as a full-time student.
• Must provide an official high school transcript (should include ACT and/or SAT scores).
Must submit two (2) typed letters of recommendation:
- One (1) letter must be from a high school staff member noting the student's interest in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
- One (1) letter must be from an organization in which you have performed community service.
- Both letters must be signed by submitter (electronic signature is acceptable) and on the appropriate organization’s letterhead.
Must submit a typed, double spaced 1-page 500-word maximum original poem, short story, or essay using 12-point Times New Roman font.
- The submission should demonstrate the applicant's knowledge based on topic, research skills, creativity, and proper use of the English language.
- Applicant's submission MUST respond to the following topic:
Of these four STEM subjects, which is your favorite and why? How would you like to use it to make an impact on our society?
Student and parent/guardian must complete and sign the scholarship application no later than February 15, 2025.
Student and parent/guardian must sign the attached Dependent Acknowledgement Waiver and Media Waiver.