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Louisville Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Scholarship Fund

ORIGIN AND PURPOSE

The purpose of the Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to exceptional African American female students. Through this fund scholarships are awarded in honor of past members of the Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated who were women of exemplary character and who left a legacy of promoting academic excellence. These scholarship awards are:

← Alice Roberta Eubank Health Sciences Scholarship Award: Awarded to students interested in selecting a major in a health science degree program. Health science refers to majors that study and research health-related issues. A health science major or degree program includes but is not limited to the following undergraduate majors: biology, pre-med, nursing, pharmacy, chemistry, public health, psychology, and nutritional science.

← Mary Alice Dearing Hasty Education Scholarship Award: Awarded to students interested in pursuing a degree in education or selecting a major with the intent to become an educator.

← Alice C. Nugent Scholarship Award: This scholarship award is NOT limited to any specific major or degree program.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

The Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship Fund is open to African American females who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for a four-year degree. Each scholarship award is made annually in the amount of $500 to students selected based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a resident of Metro Louisville, KY

2. Must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above

3. Must display volunteerism through community/public service

4. Must submit a completed application packet

All of the above criteria MUST be met to be eligible to receive a scholarship award. Contingent upon available funds these scholarship awards may be renewed per semester for a total of eight (8) semesters maximum, four (4) academic calendar years. Please note: It is the sole responsibility of the RECIPIENT to complete the scholarship renewal application per semester.

Louisville Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Scholarship Fund

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants MUST submit the following:

1. Completed TYPED application. Hand written applications will not be considered.

2. An official high school transcript (as of February) with GPA through the first semester senior year

3. TYPED, one page autobiographical sketch including: academic/career goals, public service involvement, and a statement of why the scholarship is important and expected benefit

4. Verification of volunteerism provided by the organization in which volunteerism was performed or documentation from school counselor that verifies public/community service hours

5. One letter of recommendation from someone that is not a family member

6. One letter of recommendation from school principal, counselor, teacher or varsity coach

7. Completed and signed Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship Fund Check List (pg. 5 of this application packet).

Completed application and supporting documents must be submitted by March 15th to:

Scholarship and Standards Committee For questions or electronic application contact:

Louisville Alumnae Chapter Shawnise Miller, Chair-person

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Phone: (502) 553-1451

P.O. Box 783 lacdstscholarships@

Louisville, KY 40201

All applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship and Standards Committee of the Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc with a final selection being made by June 15th.

Louisville Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Scholarship Fund Application

Please indicate which scholarship award best meets your educational goals:

□ Alice Roberts Eubank Health Sciences Scholarship Award: Students interested in selecting a major in a health science degree program.

□ Mary Alice Dearing Hasty Education Scholarship Award: Students interested in pursuing a degree in education or selecting a major with the intent of becoming an educator.

□ Alice C. Nugent Scholarship Award: This scholarship award is NOT limited to any specific major or degree program.

I. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

(Street Address, Apt. Number)

City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: (____) _____-_________ Alternate phone: (_____) _____-____________

Date of Birth: __________________ Email address: ________________________________

(Month/Date/Year)

II. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION:

(If needed, you may attach additional pages)

Name of School: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Date of Graduation: ________________ GPA: __________ No./Class Ranking: ____________

Senior Counselor: _______________________________________________________________

List: Honors/Awards Received (within the past 3 years): ________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List: Extracurricular Activities and Office(s) held at school: _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List: Community/Church organization/activities and office(s) held: _________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List name(s) and location(s) of colleges/universities to which you have APPLIED:

Name of School Location

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intended college major: _____________________________ minor: ______________________

III. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

List all scholarship awards you have received or applied for:

Scholarship Amount

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV. FAMILY INFORMATION:

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

(Street Address, Apt. Number) (City) (State) (Zip)

Day Phone: (____) _____-_______ Evening phone: (_____) _____-___________

Louisville Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Scholarship Fund Application

Check List

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

To complete the application process submit all required items. Check off each item and include this signed check list with your application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

________1. Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship

Application Check List with signatures

________2. Completed, TYPED, Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated

Scholarship Application

________3. TYPED, one page autobiographical sketch

________4. Verification of volunteerism

________5. One letter of recommendation from someone that is not a family member

________6. One letter of recommendation from principal, counselor, teacher or varsity coach

________7. Official high school transcript

CERTIFICATION

I consent to my child’s application for a scholarship and understand, if awarded, the funds will be payable to the recipient upon proof of college or university enrollment. Additionally, I understand it is the responsibility of the RECIPIENT to communicate with the Louisville Alumnae Chapter as it relates to payment of funds and enrollment verification. I certify that the foregoing documents and statements are correct.

Signatures:

____________________________________ __________________

(Parent/ Legal Guardian) (Month/Day/Year)

____________________________________ __________________

(Applicant) (Month/Day/Year)

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