S l i d e l l Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated P. O. Box 2835 Slidell, Louisiana 70459

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1 S l i d e l l Alumnae Chapter P. O. Box 2835 Slidell, Louisiana February 24, 2018 Dear Counselors: The Slidell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announces its 2018 Scholarship Awards Program. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to African American graduating seniors at area high schools. Interested persons are encouraged to submit an application packet, which can be found at All materials must be received by March 31, All applicants will be contacted via mail about award status. Recipients will be further contacted for interview time and location. We greatly appreciate your support in disseminating this information to your graduating African American seniors. Sincerely, Renee' Elizabeth Davis Slidell Alumnae Chapter, President Cultivating Excellence

2 Slidell Alumnae Chapter Joy in our sisterhood, power in our voice and service in our heart Application Deadline All items must be received by March 31, 2018

3 Slidell Alumnae Chapter 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Graduating African American Senior from a public school within St. Tammany Parish School System Plans to attend a college/university in the year of graduation Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Demonstrates leadership abilities Scholarship Guidelines The entire application must be legible. A complete application must be received by March 31, A complete application includes: o Scholarship Application (signed) o Letters of Recommendations (2) o Essay o Official Transcript that reflects your GPA Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Completed application packets should be mailed to: Slidell Alumnae Chapter Attention: Scholarship Committee P. 0. Box 2835 Slidell, Louisiana All questions concerning the application process or for more information, please contact Morgan Douglas at (985) or by at mrgndouglas@yahoo.com.

4 Slidell Alumnae Chapter P. 0. Box 2835 Slidell, Louisiana Scholarship Application STUDENT INFORMATION: (Please type or Print) Name Last First Middle Home Address City State Zip Code Telephone Number Cell Number Address Age Gender: Male Female Parent Name(s) ACADEMIC INFORMATION: Name of High School Cumulative Grade Point Average Have you taken the SAT and/or ACT? Yes No

5 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY SERVICE (VOLUNTEERISM): EMPLOYMENT: HONORS AND AWARDS:

6 List the college(s)/university (ies) where you have applied. List the college(s)/university (ies) where you have been accepted. What major do you plan to declare? LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a high school faculty member, community service supervisor, clergymen, or employer detailing why you should be selected to receive this scholarship award. ESSAY INFORMATION: On separate sheets of paper, please submit an essay (typed and double-spaced) not to exceed two pages, on one of the topics listed below: 1. Do you agree that the #BlackLivesMatter Movement can be described as this generation s Civil Rights Movement? How has it made an impact on our society? 2. How will you use your education to impact your community after graduation? CERTIFICATION I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete, accurate, and all statements and essay are my own work. I give the Slidell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. permission to utilize my name and award in publicity and/or marketing materials. Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent Date