San Diego Alumnae Chapter Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., San Diego Alumnae Chapter recognizes and honors female students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service.

Scholarships are limited to African-American female high school seniors who reside in San Diego Alumnae Chapter’s Service Area.  The applicant must demonstrate the following:

• Academic achievement (minimum 2.75 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 G.P.A. on a 5.0 scale in all classes)
• Leadership ability as demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or holding positions in various organizations.

Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to African-American female High School Seniors who reside in the San Diego Alumnae Chapter service area. The applicant must demonstrate the following:

• Academic achievement (minimum 2.75 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 G.P.A. on a 5.0 scale inall classes)
• Leadership ability as demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or holding positions in organizations.
• To be considered, this application packet MUST BE RECEIVED no later than March 31, 2024. A completed application packet will include the following:
  • An official High School transcript that is sealed and unopened or electronic copy sent directly from the school to sdacscholarship@gmail.com.
  • Two (2) typed letters of recommendation.
  • One (1) typed essay adhering to the scholarship application guidelines outlined on Page 3 of the scholarship application.
  • Completion of all sections of this application (APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED).
• Completed application materials received by the deadline will be screened and evaluated by the committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered nor returned for completion. Those candidates deemed as winners will be notified via email (parent/s of minor students will be notified) and will be listed on the San Diego Alumnae Chapter’s website, www.dstsandiego.org by May 31, 2024.
• Scholarship Awards will be paid directly to the student upon confirmation from the registrar of current enrollment. The Scholarship Award must be used within the academic year in which the award was presented or the award will be forfeited.