Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P. O. Box 1963

Friendswood, TX 77549

“Rising Star” Application 2014-2015

Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is now accepting applications for our 2015 scholarship awards. Scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $250.00-$500.00. The scholarships will be awarded to a student enrolled in an accredited college or university. The Rising Star scholarship targets students in the academic middle -B, C, and even D students -who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard.

All application documents must be submitted in one large envelope. Applications that are late or incomplete will not be considered. Candidates may only apply for one scholarship from Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1.  Applicant must be a graduating senior by June 2015.

2.  Applicant must be ranked in the top quarter of the senior class or have a grade point average of “C ” or higher.

3.  Applicant must enroll as a freshman in the fall of 2015 in an accredited college or university and must show proof of enrollment to the Scholarship Committee.

4.  The Scholarship Committee must interview the applicant.

BASIS FOR SELECTION

1.  Academics (grades and test scores)

2.  School and Community Service Activities (other than church activities)

3.  Essay

4.  Three letters of recommendation on letterhead (if listing community service activities on page 4, one letter must come from that location with an address, signature, and contact information)

5.  Financial Need

6.  Interview

*additional consideration to those who attend the Scholarship & Awards Workshop April 2015*

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS / POSTMARK DATE
Completed application with essay
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered / March 31, 2015
Three letters of recommendation – (one from a principal or counselor, one from a teacher, and one from another source – may not be a member of your immediate family dated within 1 year / March 31, 2015
Official transcript including SAT/ACT scores / March 31, 2015

Complete applications must be returned to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter

Attention: Scholarship Committee

PO Box 1963

Friendswood, TX 77549

Should you need any assistance or more information, please contact Demetria Howard, Chair , Scholarship and Awards Committee via email at .

APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION IN ONE ENVELOPE BEFORE THE NOTED DUE DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT APPLICANTS ATTEND THE WORKSHOP HOSTED BY BAHA APRIL 2015.

Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P. O. Box 1963

Friendswood, TX 77549

RISING STAR APPLICATION

2014-2015

Please Print or type (do not write see attached)

PART 1: PERSONAL DATA

Name ______

Last First Middle

Address ______

Street Number Apt. # City Zip

Phones (Home) ______Alternate ______

Email Address ______

Check applicable statement:

□ I live at home with both parents

□ I live in a single-parent household with my ______

□ Please explain if you live with a guardian, grandparent, or have other living arrangements.

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Are you Male ______Female ______

Number of residents in household ______

Number of children and ages of siblings residing with you ______Ages ______

Sisters or brother currently in college, university, or training school ______

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List names of other scholarships or financial aid you have applied for and indicate the status of these applications, (i.e. pending, confirmed, or rejected) ______

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Financial information or other special circumstances you wish the committee to consider.

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Name ______Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Application

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PART 2: EDUCATIONAL DATA

School ______District ______

Location ______G.P.A. ______on ______Scale Class Rank ______

Honors ______

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School Organizations to which you belong (No Acronyms, please) ______

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Special Talents or Interests ______

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PART 3: COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES

List organizations to which you belong and any community service in which you have participated.

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PART 4: WORK EXPERIENCE

List any work experience (Please include location and name) ______

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PART 5: FUTURE ACADEMIC INFORMATION

College, University, or School that you plan to attend:

Name ______

Location ______

Course of Study or Major ______

Proposed Occupation or Profession ______

PART 6: ESSAY

Prepare an autobiographical essay in narrative form describing your intellectual and personal development and other pertinent background information. Include your reason for applying for this scholarship. You essay must be 300 words or less, typed, and double-spaced with approximately 1-1/4” margins on each side. Font size used should be size 12.

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