Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization dedicated
to aiding in the education of talented youth throughout our community. We award
eight $2000 college scholarships; one Literary
Scholarship, two Leadership Scholarships, and five Academic Scholarships.
The requirements for the scholarship, application, and media
waiver are below.
We wish you success as you continue your academic career!
WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER
(W.C.A.) LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
D
Applicant must
be an African-American female or male.
D
Must have a
minimum acceptable G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
D
Must
demonstrate community involvement and leadership ability. Community involvement will be assessed by
the number of hours listed on the transcript.
D
Must have a
need for financial assistance.
D
Must graduate
from a Duval County (public, private, or charter) high school at the end of
the 2014-2015 academic school year.
D
Must attend an
accredited institution of higher education after graduation.
D
Must have taken
the SAT and/or the ACT and submit proof with the application.
D
Must provide an
official high school transcript.
D
Must have two
(2) typed letters of recommendation: One (1) letter must be from a high
school staff member, one (1) letter must be from a Community Service
Organization in which you have performed community service. Both letters must attest to your leadership
ability. Both letters must be signed and on the appropriate organization’s
letterhead.
D
Must submit a
typed 2-page maximum essay using 12 pt Times Roman font. The essay
must include a discussion on how your leadership achievements have prepared
you for your future goals, why you should be a recipient of the W.C.A.
Scholarship, and a detailed description of the following points to
substantiate your request :
·
The attributes
that you possess that make you a leader
·
Specific
examples of your leadership ability
·
Any special
leadership awards and recognition
·
Participation
in extracurricular activities and community service (please include time
spent and any leadership positions held)
·
A discussion of
your need for financial assistance
D
Must complete
and sign the scholarship application.
D
Must sign the
attached media waiver.
D
Electronic
signatures will not be accepted.
D
Finalists will
be selected by the scholarship committee based on scholarship requirements
submitted.
D
Finalists must
participate in an interview before the Scholarship Committee. A member of the
Scholarship Committee will contact you to schedule your interview.
D
Students may
only apply for one scholarship.
D
Dependents of
members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are ineligible to participate in the scholarship.
|
