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2024 - 2025 Scholarship Application

Application Deadline - March 1, 2025

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two African American undergraduate women. These women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and lead social action initiatives on behalf of the African American community. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (the Sorority) is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.  As a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominantly Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea.

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The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of:

  1. Economic Development

  2. Educational Development

  3. International Awareness and Involvement

  4. Physical and Mental Health

  5. Political Awareness and Involvement.

Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter

The Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered in 1990 to serve the cities of Hayward, Fremont, Newark and Union City. Our programs include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  • Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy–a mentoring program for adolescent girls ages 9-13

  • Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute–a mentoring program for teenage girls ages 14- 18

  • EMBODI – A mentoring program for African American males ages 11-18

  • Voter registration and education activities

  • Fundraisers to support our scholarships and other community service programs

  • Support for various community organizations including Abode Services and I Can Fly School in Kenya

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AWARD: First time applicants may be awarded up to $5000.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a high school senior or have received a GED.

  • Have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Be a resident of, or attend school in, Hayward, Fremont, Newark or Union City or one of our secondary service areas (Castro Valley, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Leandro, or San Lorenzo).

  • Demonstrate leadership and active volunteer service in the African American community.

PRIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.

  • Have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Previous Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter scholarship recipients, but for no more than a total 3 years.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS must submit a complete scholarship application consisting of the following:

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  • Completed pages 3 and 4 of the application

  • Two personal letters of recommendation. Each letter must be written on the official letterhead of the organization. One letter each from the following:

    1. Representative of a community service organization/church.

    2. Counselor or Teacher

  • A copy of the Letter of Intent or Acceptance Letter from the college or university you plan to attend.

  • Your most recent official academic transcript. The registrar must send the transcript directly to you and you must provide it to us unopened. We will not accept student copies or other unofficial transcripts. We will not accept previously opened envelopes.

  • Two short essays of at least 200-250 words each in size 12 pt. font, double spaced. The essays should address the following topics:

    • Essay 1: Describe your college and career objectives, your leadership skills and your volunteer service in the African American community. Please provide specific examples for each of the three areas.

    • Essay 2: Describe a challenge you had to overcome to achieve one of your goals.  Provide specific examples of the steps you took to overcome the challenge.

  • A 3x5, wallet-size or passport color photo (head shot) Note: Photos will not be returned.

  • A signed Photograph and Video Authorization and Release Form on page 6.

PRIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS must submit the following:

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  • A completed Student Profile on page 3.

  • Your most recent official academic transcript. The registrar must send the transcript directly to you and you must provide it to us unopened. We will not accept student copies, other unofficial transcripts or previously opened envelopes.

  • A 3x5, wallet-size or passport color photo (head shot) Note: Photos will not be returned.

  • A signed Photograph and Video Authorization and Release Form on page 7.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Type or print your responses

  2. Complete all sections outlined in the application requirements. Insert “N/A” in sections that do not apply to you.

  3. Sign the application and Photograph and Video Authorization and Release Form

  4. Submit all elements of the Scholarship Application via postal mail

  5. Do you have special needs?

    • If so, please note any special accommodations you will need for interviews.

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