SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES 2014

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SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

GUIDELINES

2014

All Scholarship Applicants must:

1) Be a resident of Mecklenburg County and a graduating high school student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County

school (public or private)

o Note: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Charlotte Alumnae Chapter Debutantes are ineligible for chapter sponsored scholarships.

2) Submit a completed application packet with the following information:

o A completed, typed and signed Application Form o Two current signed letters of recommendation:

§ One letter must be from a teacher or school official

§ One letter must be from an adult (e.g. an employer, minister, etc.) Letters from relatives are not eligible.

• Recommendation letters should include the length of time the reference has known the applicant and in what capacity, applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, and why the reference believes the applicant deserves the scholarship.

• The letters of recommendation must be original versions, signed by each of the writers and each placed in a sealed envelope by the writer (photo copies, faxes and electronic

submissions are not acceptable).

o An official school transcript:

§ Official transcript must be in the original, sealed envelope from the school. It should contain a certification seal or stamp by the school. Any opened envelope with a transcript will not be accepted.

§_{In
addition
to
all
high
school
grades,
transcript
must
include
the
applicant’s
first
semester
grades} for his/her senior year.

o A typewritten essay: (See Part IV of the application for details and essay topics)

3) Mail a completed typewritten application along with attachments, sealed official transcript, and letters of

recommendations to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. CAC-‐Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 32231 Charlotte, NC 28232

All application materials must be received via United States Postal Service on or before February 25, 2014

4) Attend a personal interview

o Personal interviews will be required for all applicants with completed packets. You will be contacted regarding your interview eligibility in March 2014. Interviews will be conducted in March 2014.

Thank you for your interest in the Scholarship Program

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2014

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION AND CRITERIA

Check all scholarships that you want to apply for consideration. Each scholarship award listed below is a minimum of $1,000.

You may apply for more than one scholarship.

Placing an “X” next to a line below indicates your intent to apply for the specific scholarship in bold letters.

Applicant Name:

___________________________________________________

______ Dorothy Counts-‐Scoggins/E. Virginia Shadd “Breaking Barriers” Award (non-‐renewable, one-‐year award)

§ Must be a graduating female senior

§_{Must
be
a
student
in
a
Mecklenburg
County
public
or
private
high
school} § Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

§ Must demonstrate financial need (please refer to the Federal Government’s Poverty Guidelines) by completing Part V

§ Plan to attend a four (4) year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year

§_{Award
disbursement
based
on
confirmed
enrollment
for
Fall
2014}

______ Frances Selena Johnson “Making Strides” Award (non-‐renewable, one-‐year award) § Must be a graduating male or female senior

§ Must be a student in a Mecklenburg County public or private high school

§ _{Must
have
an}_unweighted_{cumulative
GPA
of
2.5
or
higher
and
have
shown
significant}

improvement in his/her academics over a two (2) year period.

§_{Plan
to
attend
a
two
(2)
or
four
(4)
year
institution
of
higher
education
in
the
U.S.
during
the} upcoming academic year

§ Award disbursement based on confirmed enrollment for Fall 2014

______Daisy Spears Stroud “Academic Achievement” Award (non-‐renewable, one-‐year award) §_{Must
be
a
graduating
female
senior}

§_{Must
be
a
student
in
a
Mecklenburg
County
public
or
private
high
school} §_{Must
have
a}weighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

§ Plan to attend a four (4) year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year

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PART I -‐ APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Name: __________________________

Gender: __________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________ Home Address: __________________________ Email Address: ______________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________

Home Telephone Number: __________________ Cellular Telephone Number: ___________________ School Currently Attending: _________________

Grade Point Average (GPA): Unweighted _______ Weighted _______

PART II -‐ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT/WORK

*Please use the addendum page (page 5) to add any activities/honors that will not fit on this page.

Current and Past School Activities and Honors

List all current and past school activities and honors. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). ACTIVITY/HONOR DATE

Current and Past Community Involvement and Honors

List all current and past community involvement, community service and volunteer activities. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s).

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PART III -‐ COLLEGE, TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL INFORMATION

College, Technical/Trade School you plan to attend: ________________________________________ Anticipated Major or Field of Study: _____________________________________________________

Known College Related Expenses

Tuition: $______________ Books: $______________ Other: $______________ Total Expenses: $______________

Known Financial Aid Awards

Grants $_______________ Scholarships $_______________ Loans $_______________ Work Study $_______________ Other $_______________ Total Income: $ ______________

PART IV -‐ ESSAY

Please choose one of the two following essay topics and write an essay of a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 750 words. The essay must be typed, 12 pt, Times New Roman font, double-‐spaced and on plain white paper.

1. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?

2. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the

question.

PART V -‐ INCOME (Breaking Barriers Scholarship Applicants Only):

Please answer the following questions which pertain to your household and the income of your parent(s), legal guardian(s), and household members (Federal Government Poverty Guidelines will be used):

1. Household size, including yourself, your parents/ guardians and other dependents ___________

2. Of the above number, how many are attending college full-‐time? ________ Part-‐time? _____________

3. Total household taxable income filed in 2012? $______________________________________________

4. Source of annual income, including yourself, your parents/guardians and other dependents:

Father: $_______________ Mother: $ __________________ Self: $_____________ Guardian: $_______________ Other source of income: (Specify) _____________________________

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Charlotte Alumnae Chapter -‐ Scholarship Application Page 4 of 5

Completed Application Checklist

Before sealing and mailing your application packet, please place a check mark next to the numbered

item below to indicate that you have reviewed your packet and that these items are included.

1. ___________ Signed and dated Scholarship Application Form

2. ___________ Two original, sealed letters of recommendation

3. ___________ An official, sealed high school transcript (Please submit in a sealed envelope)

4. ___________ 500 to 750 words, typed essay

The information provided in my application packet is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements in this application may disqualify me from consideration of the

scholarship award(s). I also understand and agree that any and all information submitted as part of this application packet will become property of the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and will be kept confidential.

Applicant’s Signature: __________________________________ Parent’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Application must be received,

via United States Postal Service, on or before February 25, 2014

send to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

CAC/Scholarship Committee

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Charlotte Alumnae Chapter -‐ Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Addendum

Continuation of Activities, Involvement and Honors

Current and Past School Activities and Honors

List all current and past school activities and honors. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). ACTIVITY/HONOR DATE

Current and Past Community Involvement and Honors

List all current and past community involvement, community service and volunteer activities. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s).