January 1, 2017

Dear Counselor:

Enclosed you will find the contents of our annual Maude Orman Scholarship application. Please provide this scholarship packet to all African-American seniors who possess at least a “B” average or equivalent. All applications must be POSTMARKED BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH.

The scholarship will be awarded to the selected individual(s) during the annual Urban League’s Black Scholars Banquet in June.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 585-234-2200.

Sincerely,

Kimberly T. Winfrey, Chairperson

Scholarship Committee

Melany J. Silas, President

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rochester Alumnae Chapter

January 1, 2017

Dear Applicant:

Enclosed you will find the contents of the annual Maude Orman Scholarship application as requested. All applications MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH.

The contents are as follows:

·  Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

·  Completed Application

·  Official High School Transcript

·  College Acceptance Letter

·  Autobiographical Sketch

·  Photo Release Form

·  Photo

·  Scholarship Recommendations (2)

·  COMMUNITY SERVICE DOCUMENTATION ON ORGANIZATION LETTERHEAD (1)

If you have any questions, please contact us at 585-234-2200. We look forward to receiving your information.

Sincerely,

Kimberly T. Winfrey, Chairperson

Scholarship Committee

Melany J. Silas, President

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rochester Alumnae Chapter

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

MAUDE ORMAN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ø  Graduating High School Senior

Ø  African American

Ø  Urban League Black Scholar

Ø  Overall “B” Average (unweighted)

Ø  Completed Application Packet consists of:

o  Completed application

o  Official high school transcript

o  College acceptance letter

Ø  200-300 Word Type written Autobiographical sketch (include personal aspirations)

Ø  Three (3) Scholarship Recommendations

o  Two (2) Faculty Members

o  ONE (1) LETTER DOCUMENTING UNPAID COMMUNITY SERVICE ON THE ORGANIZATION’S LETTERHEAD.

Place each recommendation in an envelope and sign over the seal.

Completed Application MUST BE POST MARKED BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH.

Ø  Please place ALL REQUIRED contents in ONE envelope!

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.

MAUDE ORMAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Personal Information:

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Date of Birth:

Street address:

City and State:

Zip Code:

Email Address:

Home Phone:

High School Currently Attending:

Counselor:

Please include a recent photo

Family Information:

Mother’s Name:

Current Occupation:

Father’s Name:

Current Occupation:

Parents’ Marital Status:

Single __ Married__ Divorced__ Separated__ Widowed__

Number and Age of Siblings

1___ 2___ 3___ 4____ 5____6___

_____at Home _____in College ____On their own

How did you learn about the Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Maude Orman Scholarship? ____Delta Sigma Theta Rochester Alumnae Chapter

___Counselor ____Friend ____Church ____Urban League

____Other:______

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EMPLOYMENT.

This section will help us to determine the use of your non-classroom time while attending high school. You must indicate the amount of time spent weekly on each activity.

A. School Activities

Activity / Description, Position held / Hours per week / Dates Involved:
From: / To:

B. Honors and Awards

Honor/Award Name / Description (include nature and level of competition) / Date Received

C. Employment (paid)

Job Title / Description / Hours per Week / Dates involved:
From: / To:

D. Community Service and Volunteer Work (unpaid)

Delta sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization. Please see the definition of community service below before completing this section.

Organization / Description of Service or Work / Hours per Week / Dates Involved:
From: / To:

Community Service is defined as:

1.  Involving delivery of a service directly to constituents of a charitable organization or participation in a project sponsored by such an organization.

2.  Benefiting an organization that has non-profit institutional or organizational affiliation or status.

3.  Resulting in a service to at least one person, other than the student or the student’s relative, and is of benefit to the Rochester community or the greater “community at large”.

4.  Separate from a service activity for which the student is already receiving school or organizational credit or recognition.

5.  Being performed without compensation to the student.

6.  Not being performed during scheduled academic periods.

7.  Not any service mandated by a court.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE(S)

Date / College/University Name

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INCLUDE A TYPEWRITTEN 200-300 WORD AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH, INCLUDING YOUR PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS.

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Mail the complete application packet to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rochester Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 23855

Rochester, NY 14692

ATTN: Scholarship Chairperson

Maude Orman Scholarship

Recommendation Form

Applicant’s Name:

Date:

Applicant’s Home Address:

Applicant’s School Address

The above stated student has applied for a scholarship. Please provide a brief assessment of the applicant in terms of his/her present characteristics and potential for development. Please include personality, maturity, motivation, ability, leadership, and community service.

I have known the applicant for ______years as a ______in my

capacity as ______. .

Print or type your name______.

Letter of Recommendation must be postmarked by THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH.

Please submit under seal the letter of recommendation or notify the applicant that the recommendation has been sent.

Mail the completed letter of recommendation to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rochester Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 23855

Rochester, NY 14692

ATTN: Scholarship Chairperson