DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. GLEN ELLYN AL{IMNAE

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
GLEN ELLYN AL{IMNAE CHAPTER
SCHOLARSIilP APPLICATION
2015t2016
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an international, not-for-profit, public service organization.
our membership is predominately African-American femalei. The Glen Ellyn Arei Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta services Chicago's western suburbs, and we are offering
a fouryear academic scholarship, as well as one time book awards. These monetary
awardi will be
given to deserving high school seniors who will continue their formal education
in a four-year
college or university during the 201512016 academic year. Applicants will be evaluated
based
upon their academic performance, personal statement, and personal interview.
students interested
guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
in
applying
for this
scholarship award must adhere
to the following
Students must have been accepted to a four-year college or university for the
2014t2015
academic year. A copy of the acceptance letter musibe submitted with the
completed
application.
The completed application and all accompanying documents must be postmarked
and
mailed by Febru uy 6,20t5.
Students must have a high cumulative GpA of 2.5 on a4.0 grading scare,
or a 3.5 on a
5.0 grading scale. An official copy of the high school transi-ript, ,ihich includ"s
the iG
semester grades, class rank, and school seal or stamp must b; mailed
from your high
school to the address indicated and postmarked by February 6, 2015 deadline. your
ACT/SAT scores must be included with your transcript.
4.
The completed scholarship application must be typed or neatry printed in
brack ink.
5.
Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted from the following
individuals:
a) One from a past or present teacher/counselor or principal,
b) One from a sponsor or supervisor of an organization (school, civic, or
community) in which you are or have recently been active.
6'
All applicants are required to submit a current email address. This will be used to notify
them of the interview day, time, and place. our interviews w,l take ptu"e
r,
.
"oriytvta."t
students are solely responsible for ensuring that all required information
is submitted to the
Scholarship Committee on or before the deadline date. Failure
to do so w l cause the
application to be denied. There will be no exceptions.
DELTA SIG■ IA THETA SORORITY,INC。
GLEN ELLYN AREA ALllPINAE CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICAT10N
2015
Diections:Type or print(In blaCk ink)Fill in ali blanks.The completed appllc・ ation and ali necessary documents
are to be mailed to thc addrcss on tte last page of the applicatlon and Postlrlarked by February 6,2015
(Last)
(First)
(Street)
(Cty)
Address:
Phone Number: (
E‐ Mal
(Zip Code)
Address:
(please
II. Father's Name:
pint)
Occupation:
Mother's Name:
Occupation:
Guadian's Name:
Occupation:
(if appliCable)
III. Name of your cu'reni high school:
List the exka-curricular activities in which you have Participated:
C
B
Iv. List
D
any leadership positions you have held-
C
B
V
D
Do you have a part-time job? Ifyes, indicate where it is and what you do.
VI.
A
D
B
C
College or university you plan to attend:
Cost of Tuition:
Intended Major:
Accepted
Cost of Room
&
Board_
VII.
VIII
How do you plan to finance your education?
Please list the scholarships, grants, aw-ards and loans for which you have applied, received, or
anticipate
receiving. Also indicate the amount of each award, grant, etc.
Name of
Ix.
X.
_
Award
Amount
Received?
Are you acquainted with any members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? If so, please write
her name
and indicate how you know her.
On a separate sheet of paPer, type or print (in black ink) a personal statement, not to
exceed 7S0 words, to
include examples of your leadership roles; your service to your community through school,
church, and spors; your
future aspirations and career goals. Relate them to vision you have on theimpacithat they
will mui" on yo*
_
community.
I]:
_
20t5.
Mail your completed apPlication and all accompanying documents to the address below by February
6,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter
c/o Mrs. Adrienne Holmes
2355 Fawn Lake Circle
Naperville,Il 60564
630-904_6180
Signature of Applicant
I)ate
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter
Scholarship Application Checklist
Before mailing your scholarship application packet,
check to ensure that you have:
.
typed or neatly printed the application
o
filled in all blanks
o
o
o
I
o
o
.
o
incruded a copy of couege or university acceptance
letter
included two (Z) Ietters of recommendation:
- teacher, counselor, or principal
- sponsor or supervisor
included your personal statement, not to exceed
750 words
requested that
transcript, including your ACT/SAT scores,
be sent from your
high school to *
the":n:t+
Scholarship Committee
signed and dated the application
included a current email address for notification
purposes
applied the appropriate postage
mailed packet at least five (5) business days
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. before the due date to:
- GIen Ellyn Area Alumnae
- c/o Mrs. Adrienne Holmes
- 2355 Fawn Lake Circle
- Naperville, IL 60564
- 630_904_6180