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Delta Sigma Theta 2012 SOROR Scholarship Application
General Information, Guidelines and Instruction:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL DISQUALIFY THE APPLICATION FROM CONSIDERATION.
Δ Each year, upon availability of funds, the Scholarship and Education Committee will award a scholarship to financial members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter.
Δ The applicant must be a financial and active member of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for one year prior to the application, as well as, being financial in the year of application. A financial member is defined as one who pays both local and national dues. An active member is defined as one who serves on at least one (1) committee for the current sorority fiscal year.
Δ Any soror seeking to further her career is eligible to receive the soror scholarship.
Δ Upon application, the applicant must show proof of acceptance into a program. However, prior to receiving any scholarship funds from the chapter, the soror must show proof of enrollment. No funds will be released to the soror without proof of enrollment. Proof of enrollment is due by December of the year of application or scholarship funds will be forfeited.
Δ The applicant must complete all four (4) parts of the application and sign the Certification.
Δ All applications must be post marked by the first Saturday in May in the year of application
Δ All applicants must submit one (1) sealed letter of recommendation from a financial soror of the Indianapolis, Alumnae Chapter – preferably a committee chair.
Δ The scholarship is not renewable and each soror must reapply annually.
Δ TYPE or PRINT all information. Mail completed application packet to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ATTN: Scholarship Committee C/o Pat Crittendon PO Box 1364 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1364 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter 2012 Soror Scholarship ApplicationClick the link below to access the application.
Delta Sigma Theta 2012 High School Scholarship Application
General Instructions
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL DISQUALIFY THE APPLICATION FROM CONSIDERATION:
Application packet MUST be post-marked no later than FEBRUARY 11, 2012. Completed application packet MUST include:
- Completed application form with signed Certification
- Most recent high school transcript
- Two (2) letters of recommendation along with signed Student Recommendation Forms
All sections of this application MUST be completed. Omission of any section will disqualify the application for consideration. You may duplicate this form.
TYPE or PRINT all information. Mail completed application packet to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
C/o Pat Crittendon
PO Box 1364
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1364
Click the link below to access the application.
The 2011-2012 Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute Applications Now Available!
The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully) Institute, a mentoring program for African-American girls in high school, sponsored by the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is recruiting new members.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization founded in 1913 by 22 black women dedicated to uplifting their community in the areas of educational development, economic development, and many other powerful ways. The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute, is one of Delta’s flagship programs that has been in existence for well over 40 years.
The goals for the Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute are: to instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute is designed for young women:
- Who are in grades 9-12
- Who have potential, but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success
- Who are interested in developing leadership skills
- Who are actively pursuing college and/or career options
- Who need encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute activities include participation in community service projects, cultural events, and attending educational workshops where we present topics such as choosing the perfect college, career choices, social and professional etiquette, self-esteem building, wellness, money management and of course having lots of fun.
Should you have any questions about the Delta GEMS Institute or application process, please contact Erika Quarles, Chair at deltagems@dstiac.com or 317.328.5006.
2012 Black College Tour Applications are Available!
IAC is currently accepting applications for its Spring 2012 Black College Tour. The trip is planned for Sunday, April 1, 2012 to Friday, April 6, 2012. It is open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors and seniors interested in visiting the following:
- Spelman College; Atlanta, GA
- Morehouse College; Atlanta, GA
- Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, GA
- Albany State University; Albany, GA
- Savannah State University; Savannah, GA
- South Carolina State University; Orangeburg, SC
- Claflin College; Orangeburg, SC
- Florida A&M University; Tallahassee, FL
- Kentucky State University; Frankfort, KY
*Tours will be based on each university’s availability and are subject to change without prior notification.
The cost of the tour is $475 which includes transportation, hotel (triple or quad occupancy), T-shirt, portfolio, one dinner, one lunch and one activity.
The tour is open to college bound Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. A recent transcript and academic teacher recommendation form must accompany the application. Transcripts from the school’s website will not be accepted.
THE APPLICATION FORM, TRANSCRIPT, AND ACADEMIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 21, 2011. The deadline will be strictly enforced. CERTIFIED MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR PICKED UP.
Mail application packets to:
Spring 2012 Black College Tour
c/o Bridgette Liggons
6319 Hazelnut Court
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Upon receipt of a completed application packet, students will be required to attend an interview either Friday, November 11th; Saturday, November 12th or Sunday, November 13th. Upon being selected to attend the Black College Tour, there will be three mandatory Informational Meetings; December 11, 2011; January 29, 2012 and March 4, 2012. IT IS MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPANTS AND PARENTS TO ATTEND ALL INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS.
Payment Plan:
1st payment- $150.00 December 11, 2011
2nd payment- $175.00 January 29, 2012
3rd payment- $150.00 February 16, 2012
If there are questions, please contact Bridgette Liggons at bridgetteliggons@aol.com.
Black College Tour Spring 2012 Application
2011 Black College Tour Participants
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy 2011-2012 Applications Now Available!
“Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century”, the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy was created out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to provide resources to young, African American females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. Specifically, we augment their scholarship in math, science, and technology; their leadership through service learning; and their sisterhood, defined as the cultivation and maintenance of positive relationships. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young females for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century.
The women of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have extended the application period for Soror referrals to the program. Girls must be between the ages of 11 – 14 (must be in middle school for the 2011-2012 school year and 11 by August 1, 2011) to participate in the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy. The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is one of the sorority’s national programs.
August 2011 marks the fourth year that the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will sponsor the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy.
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
- Soror Referral Application deadline date (must be postmarked by this date) September 3, 2011
- Send applications to:
Delta Sigma Theta
ATTN: Delta Academy (Taundra Miles)
PO Box 1364
Indianapolis, IN 46206
- Interviews (exact date and time TBD) Mid September 2011
- Kickoff/Parent Meeting (Date, Time, & Place TBA) October 2011
Parent/guardian will be responsible for the following:
- A complete student application form
- Ensuring student reads the enclosed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. history page
Please feel free to contact me at taundra.miles@sbcglobal.net with questions. We look forward to positively impacting the life of your young student!