DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC SUBURBAN HOUSTON-FORT BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER Guidelines for Scholarship Scholarship Standards

s (Seniors) You must attend a College, University or Technical School as a Full-Time student. The choice of school and location is yours to decide. Applications are due by Thursday, November 1, 2012. As long as the postmark date is on or before the due date then the application will be accepted. An essay is required and should be included with your application on this date. Incomplete, un-typed or late applications will not be accepted. This application is PDF fillable. Please type on the application and then print it out. Mail Application to: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter Attention: Scholarship and Awards Committee P.O. Box 2066 Missouri City, TX 77459 An Official Transcript (reflecting fall grades) is due by Friday, March 1, 2013. The minimum GPA is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Therefore, if your school uses a weighted or different scale, please have your school convert it to the 4.0 scale. Mail to address above. Three (3) letters of recommendation are required and due by Friday, March 1, 2013. One from a Counselor/Principal, one from a Teacher and one from another source (example: Athletic Coach, Pastor, Employer). All letters must be on official school/organization letterhead, with a contact number and signed. Please ensure that all letters of recommendation are submitted in a sealed envelope. Mail to address above. We (chapter) will conduct two (2) Workshops for the benefit of the applicants. The workshops are the enrichment component of the program. Students will gain invaluable information regarding college admission, financial aid, interviewing skills, life skills, and college survival skills. The workshops are MANDATORY for senior students and at least one parent or guardian. Workshop I will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at HCC-Stafford. Workshop II will be held on Saturday, February 02, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at HCC-Stafford. Both workshops must be attended in order to be granted an interview. Please note: Only school related function(s) will be excused. We (chapter) will then conduct personal interviews to qualified candidates on April 6, 2013 by invitation. Location: to be determined. The committee will announce the awards and will salute the students and a parent at our annual awards luncheon sometime in May 2013.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship guidelines, please contact Dr. Sharvelle L. Jones at drsjones1999@gmail.com.

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. SUBURBAN HOUSTON-FORT BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER P.O. BOX 2066 MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2013-2014
This application MUST BE TYPED and mailed to the address listed above. Applicants can retype this application as long as it looks like the original application. Completed application must be postmarked by NOVEMBER 1, 2012. PART 1: PERSONAL DATA Name____________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ Last First MI Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number City State Zip Home Phone__________________________________________ Alternate Phone__________________________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ Parents/Guardian Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number City State Zip E-Mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone_________________________________________ Alternate Phone___________________________________ Do you have a sister or brother currently enrolled at a college, university, or training school? YES______ NO______ Name____________________________________ School______________________________ Classification____________ PART 2: EDUCATIONAL DATA School______________________________________________ Grade Level_____________ District__________________ Grade Point Average ___________ Have you taken the ACT or SAT? YES______ NO______ If YES, provide ACT score _______ SAT (Verbal/Math) __________ If NO, when will you take the exam? ______________ Honor(s) Received____________________________________________________________________________________ School Organization(s) to which you belong to______________________________________________________________ Special Talents or Interests______________________________________________________________________

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PART 3: COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES List Organization(s) to which you belong to outside of school_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART 4: WORK EXPERIENCE List any work experience_____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART 5: ACADEMIC INFORMATION College/University you plan to attend: Name ____________________________________________Address____________________________________________ Degree interested in Pursuing__________________________ Major (if known) ____________________________________ Have you applied for Financial Aid? YES_____ NO _____ Are you applying for other Scholarships? YES_____ NO_____ Please list scholarships you have already received: __________________________________________________________ PART 6: REFERENCES DUE MARCH 1, 2013

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. One from a Counselor/Principal, one from a Teacher and one from another source (Example: Athletic Coach, Pastor, Employer). All letters must be on official school/organization letterhead with a contact number and signed. Please ensure that all letters of recommendation are submitted in a sealed envelope.
The Letter of Recommendation needs to address the following: Verify applicants statement of scholastic achievement and public service Relationship to applicant and length of time knowing and what capacity Explain the applicants community involvement or scholastic activities Identify applicants current or past leadership responsibilities State applicants personal characteristics and accomplishments Please list the names of the individuals who will be providing references: (1) ____________________________________________________ (2)____________________________________________________ (3)____________________________________________________ PART 7: ESSAY (MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION) In a brief autobiographical essay, highlight your academic and personal accomplishments; school and community involvement; and educational and career goals. Include your reason(s) for applying for this scholarship This essay must be typed, double spaced (Font: 12 pt, Times New Roman) and should not exceed (2) two pages.

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