Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Academic Scholarship

Organization & Scholarship Description:
The Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Academic Scholarship will be awarding an academic scholarship to select high school CPS seniors who will attend a four-year college or university. To qualify, the applicant must meet the outlined eligibility criteria and attend one of the Chicago Public Schools listed below. Please note: Family (i.e. siblings, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces or nephews) of members in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are ineligible for this opportunity.

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST APPLY VIA ACADEMIC WORKS ONLY
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Thank you for your interest in the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Academic
Scholarship. Eight scholarships of $2,500 will be granted for the general Academic Scholarship. In addition, the top four
scholarship recipients will receive an additional “Dorm Room Hookup” Scholarship.

To be eligible for the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. Academic Scholarship, you must be a high school graduating senior and
meet the following criteria:
● Live in and attend listed high school below in the City of Chicago.
● Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 scale or 3.75/5.0 scale.

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST
1. Kenwood Academy
2. Whitney Young
3. Lindblom Math and Science Academy
4. Percy L. Julian
5. Hyde Park Academy
6. Gwendolyn Brooks
7. Englewood STEM
8. Chicago Vocational High School
9. Wendell Phillips
10. Bogan High School
11. Dyett High School
12. Dunbar Vocational High School
13. Simeon Career Academy
14. South Shore International
15. CICS Ralph Ellison
16. EPIC Academy
17. Butler College Prep
18. Sarah E. Goode STEM
19. CHAS
20. Solario Academy
21. Disney Magnet High School
22. Morgan Park High School
23. Fenger High School

WEST

1. Benito Juarez
2. UIC College Prep
3. Chicago High School for the Arts
4. Wells Community Academy
5. Back of the Yards HS
6. Ogden International
7. Marshall Metro
8. John F. Kennedy
9. Farragut Career Academy
10. Air Force Academy
11. Richard T. Crane Medical Prep

Please note that family (i.e. siblings, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces or nephews) of members in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are ineligible

A complete application packet consists of: (check box)
☐ Completed application form
☐ Personal statement/video response
☐ Headshot photo (senior professional photos can be submitted and/or photos taken in a well lighted space with a
solid wall for your background. No selfies; ask someone to take the photo).
Two (2) letters of recommendation:
☐ One on letterhead from an organization documenting the applicant’s active involvement in community service.
☐ One on letterhead from the applicant’s high school written by a teacher or counselor.
☐ Official high school transcript, emailed directly from students’ school (if submitting the application in the portal,
transcripts can be uploaded directly. If emailed, only transcripts directly from the high school will be accepted).
☐ Copy of official ACT or SAT scores (acceptable on high school transcript) *
☐ Copy of acceptance letter to an accredited college or university.

Renewable: No
Open to DREAMers: Yes

Award
$2,500
Deadline
03/31/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Is your parent or guardian a member of the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated?
  2. Please select which school you will be graduating from.
  3. Official Transcript Required for this application
  4. Recommendation 1: Provide the name and email of one person who can document your active community service involvement from and organization on their official letterhead.
  5. Recommendation 2: Provide the name and email of a teacher or school counselor who can provide a letter of recommendation on school letterhead.
  6. Please upload a copy of your ACT/SAT score report
  7. Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter to an accredited college or university.
  8. Please list and explain community service activities (school or non-school related) which you are actively involved.
  9. Honors and Awards: (Please list any honors and/or awards you have received.)
  10. List colleges and/or universities you are considering along with the financial aid office information (mailing address including city, state and zip code.) .
  11. Please read carefully and answer the following three questions. Two questions should be answered in the form of an essay. 1. What has been your greatest challenge this academic year during the current global pandemic? (125 words or less) 2. What do you think it takes to be a successful college student? What strengths or weaknesses do you have that you can utilize or work on to assist you? (125 words or less)
  12. The following question should be answered in a 2 minute or less video response. Why do you believe you deserve to be awarded the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter Scholarship?
  13. Please upload a color, head shot photo (graduation photo or school day photos are acceptable). This photo will be used in promotional material and should be appropriate for sharing.
  14. Video/Photo Release Consent Statement: I hereby give Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. permission to use my/ my child’s video and photo for CMAC purposes, but not limited to the application process and virtual banquet. Content will not be sold or transferred.
  15. Electronic Signature: The e-signatures certify the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We attest the applicant is of Black/African-American descent, and attends high school and resides in Chicago. We understand all materials submitted become the property of Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and will not be returned.
  16. Electronic PARENT/GUARDIAN Signature: The e-signature certifies the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We attest the applicant attends high school and resides in Chicago. We understand all materials submitted become the property of Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and will not be returned.
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