The Columbia Maryland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships to African-American high school seniors who have excelled academically and plan to pursue a college degree. Students must be residents of Howard County and attend a Howard County high school.
Applications are due by March 9, 2013. Send questions to the Scholarship committee via email to scholarship@colmddst.org.
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- Must be an African-American high school senior attending a Howard County high school
- Must submit an official high school transcript
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
The following scholarships are available:
FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
This award is given as a tribute to one of Delta’s programmatic thrusts, education. It is also in recognition of Delta’s membership, consisting of educated women. Qualifying students must plan to major in education and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Other criteria include having:<!--break-->
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- provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities
- demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing a committee, etc.
DR. BETTY SHABAZZ SCHOLARSHIP
This award is given in honor of Dr. Betty Shabazz, a past member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Qualifying students must plan to major in a field of mathematics, science, or technology and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Other criteria include having:
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- provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations (e.g., math or science clubs), volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities.
- demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing a committee, etc.
GILDA LEWIS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
This award is given in honor of Gilda Lewis, a past president of the Columbia Alumnae Chapter, who dedicated her life to public service. Qualifying students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Other criteria include having: <!--break-->
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- provided service to the school and community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities;
- demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing committees, etc.
CELONIA B. WALDEN AWARD FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
This award is given in honor of Celonia B. Walden, a charter member and past president of the Columbia Alumnae Chapter. Qualifying students must plan to major in the Performing Arts and have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in the community and school. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Other criteria include having: <!--break-->
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- provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities with emphasis on the performing arts;
- demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing committees, etc.
BOOK MONEY AWARD
This award is given to students who have provided service to the school and the community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or other activities demonstrating leadership. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
NOTE: IF YOUR MOTHER IS A MEMBER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., UNFORTUNATELY, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS.