Scholarship Fund ORIGIN AND PURPOSE The purpose of the Louisville Alumnae Chapter of 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 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, premed, 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 Scholarship Fund is open to African American females who plan to enroll full-time in a post-secondary institution for a fouryear degree. whose mother or legal guardian is not a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Applicant s legal guardian cannot be a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Each scholarship award is a onetime scholarship of $1000 to students selected based on the following criteria: Must be a resident of Metro Louisville, KY 1. Must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above 2. Must display volunteerism through community/public service 3. Must submit a completed application packet 4. Must submit a 5x7 head shot Page 1 of 5
Scholarship Fund APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants MUST submit the following: 1. Completed TYPED application. Hand written applications will not be considered. For a copy of application go to www.dstlouisville.org. 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. A headshot of the applicant 6. One letter of recommendation from someone that is not a family member 7. One letter of recommendation from school principal, counselor, teacher or varsity coach 8. Completed and signed Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Scholarship Fund Check List (pg. 5 of this application packet). Completed application and supporting documents must be submitted by April 1 st to: Scholarship and Standards Committee Louisville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 783 Louisville, KY 40201 For questions or electronic application contact: Vanta Lewis lacdstscholarships@yahoo.com www.dstlouisville.org 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 May 8th. Page 2 of 5
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 (Street Address, Apt. Number) City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) - Date of Birth: (Month/Date/Year) Alternate phone: ( ) - Email address: II. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION: (If needed, you may attach additional pages) Name of School: Date of Graduation: GPA: No./Class Ranking: Senior Counselor: List: Honors/Awards Received (within the past 3 years): Page 3 of 5
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: (Street Address, Apt. Number) (City) (State) (Zip) Day Phone: ( ) - Evening phone: ( ) - Is your legal guardian a member of Delta Sigma Theta: Yes No Page 4 of 5
Scholarship Fund Application Check List 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 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 7.5x7 Head Shot 8. 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 full-time college or university enrollment. 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. Additionally, I confirm that I am not a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I agree that the Louisville Alumnae Chapter may use my photograph and name for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I certify that the foregoing documents and statements are correct and I understand the above information. Signatures: (Parent/ Legal Guardian) (Month/Day/Year) (Applicant) (Month/Day/Year) Page 5 of 5