DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. NASHVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 Scholarship Application General Instructions: Part 1: Must be an African American Female High School Senior Part 2: Must reside in Nashville Alumnae Chapter s Service Area which includes the following six counties: Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Sumner, Wilson, and Williamson. Part 3: In three hundred (300) words or less, tell us about yourself, discuss your future plans and aspirations. Identify any financial need that you may have and include other pertinent information. (Please TYPE or PRINT and sign in pen/ink.) Part 4: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a school official where you attend school and one from a public service organization or a church outreach* program in which you are actively involved. A paid volunteer program isn t acceptable. Recommendations 1 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n
must be provided on the official letterhead of the school and community organization or program. (They also must be signed in pen/ink). Part 5: Enclose a copy of your official high school transcript (SIGNED BY YOUR COUNSELOR) showing seven semesters of grades and current classes. A minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. If the high school transcript does not reflect your ACT or SAT scores, please furnish a copy of your ACT or SAT scores. Part 6: ****All letters must be on official letterhead and signed in pen/ink for the application to be complete.**** Completed applications must be received no later than February 19, 2018. Mail Applications To- Nashville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. P. O. Box 281855 Nashville, TN 37228 Attn: Ms. Deanna Reese Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Considered. If you have questions, please contact Deanna Reese at scholarships@nashvillealumnae.com or 615-473-3483. **Church outreach is community service performed OUTSIDE your regular church activities. Some possibilities (but not limited to) would be regular participation in or coordinating a church feeding ministry, a tutoring program, leadership church camps, mentoring programs, participating in special church committee assignments (AIDS, Breast Cancer awareness, Homelessness). Singing in the choir, serving as an usher, or greeter at your home church is NOT COMMUNITY OUTREACH.** 2 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n
PRINT or TYPE FULL LEGAL NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: PHONE: (h) (c) EMAIL ADDRESS: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP CODE: PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARENTS/GUARDIANS EMAIL: PHONE: HIGH SCHOOL: COUNSELOR Please complete the following: SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (Provide one (1) letter of recommendation from school official on letterhead and signed in pen/ink) COMMUNITY SERVICE: (Provide one (1) letter of recommendation from organization on letterhead and signed in pen/ink) 3 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n
CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: AWARDS/HONORS: COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES APPLYING TO: PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE MAJOR: 4 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NASHVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. AWARDING SEVEN (7) $1,500.00 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE STUDENTS APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 19, 2018 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REVIEW ELIGIBILITY: 1. Must be an African American female student. 2. Must reside in the following (6) six counties: Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Sumner, Wilson, Williamson 3. A minimum cumulative unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 4. Submit an official high school transcript (The transcript must show seven semesters of grades and current classes). 5. Submit ACT or SAT scores. 6. A three hundred (300) word essay (Details are on the application). 7. Two letters of recommendation (Details are on the application) on official letterhead signed in pen/ink (community service & school personnel). 8. Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities. ****For further information please contact Deanna Reese at scholarships@nashvillealumnae.com or (615) 473-3483. **** 5 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 2018 Scholarship Application Checklist In order to meet the requirements for the scholarship deadline please make sure you have the following in your application packet: 1. Application 2. Essay 3. Two letters of recommendation a. One letter from a school official on official letterhead signed in pen/ink b. One letter from a public service organization or a church outreach program on official letterhead signed in pen/ink ** (see page 1&2 of the instructions). ** 4. Official high school transcript 5. ACT or SAT scores if your official high school transcript does not show them. 6. All letters of recommendation must be signed in pen/ink in order for your application to be complete. ***Remember the deadline for your application must be RECEIVED BY February 19, 2018.*** 6 N a s h v i l l e A l u m n a e C h a p t e r 2 0 1 8 S c h o l a r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n