January 6, 2015

Dear Mildred Dudley Peters Scholarship Applicant:

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Mildred Dudley Peters Scholarship offered by the Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit organization with over 200,000 college-educated women whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The late Mildred Dudley Peters was a devoted member of our local chapter, Norfolk Alumnae, formerly known as Mu Sigma. She was the first African-American Supervisor for Negro Schools in Norfolk, Virginia. Mrs. Peters is noted for revising the curriculum for the teaching of history, geography, and government for grades four through seven in approximately ten schools. She was passionate about education and student achievement.

The Mildred Dudley Peters Scholarship is being offered in the amount of $5,000 to a graduating senior who will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the fall. The scholarship will be earmarked for tuition only and will be mailed directly to the college or university where the recipient will attend upon completion of guidelines outlined in the application packet.

Our project/scholarship committee will review each complete application received by Norfolk Alumnae Chapter. Applications will be ranked and voted on by the membership. If you are selected as the recipient of the Mildred Dudley Peters Scholarship, you will be required to attend our annual Community Service and Academic Achievement Program where you will be officially introduced to the community as our scholarship winner. This event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 and will be free of charge to you. The location and time will be provided at a later date. You will be allowed to invite family and friends to attend, but they must pay the ticket amount of approximately $18.00. The recipients will be required to sign a statement of acceptance and return it to the Project/ Scholarship Committee within fives days of receipt. We wish you success with this and all future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Scott-Thomas, President

Cynthia D. Calhoun, Project/Scholarship Co-Chair

Wivona Ward, Project/Scholarship Co-Chair

NORFOLK ALUMNAE CHAPTER

MILDRED DUDLEY PETERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for applying for the Mildred Dudley Peters Scholarship. Please make sure to follow the guidelines/directions indicated in this application. If a section is not applicable, please indicate so by writing N/A. Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete. Good luck!

Application Guidelines

All applicants must:

Be a graduating senior (male or female) at one of the five public high schools in Norfolk, VA

Have been accepted to a four- year HBCU (Historically Black College or University) on a full-time basis

Have a minimum of a 2.7 or better grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale

Submit an official (sealed) copy of transcripts

Submit a copy of SAT scores

Include a one - two page (double-spaced with 1” margins) typed essay that includes the following: Educational and career goals statement as to why you should be considered for the MDP Scholarship Statement of financial need if applicable (be specific). Please include name on top of page.

Submit two (2) recommendation letters (at least one from a school official). All letters must be typed on official letterhead. Persons writing letters must include: name, title, affiliation with applicant, and contact information.

Submit a copy of acceptance letters from colleges/universities

Submit a graduation picture or a wallet-sized picture with no others in photo. No graduation proofs will be accepted.

Sign a photo release statement

Completed application packet must be mailed to:

Norfolk Alumnae Chapter ~Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Attn: Project/Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 743

Norfolk, Virginia23501

**** All required items must be mailed together as a packet and postmarked by March 14, 2015. If you have any questions, please call Cynthia Calhoun at (757) 430-3309 or Wivona Ward at (757) 499-3982

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

MILDRED DUDLEY PETERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Important: Before completing, please make sure to read and follow guidelines. Application must be returned to Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on or before

March 14, 2015. Please print legibly in black ink.

Personal Data

Name______Social Security # ______-_____-____

Last First MI

Street Address______Phone ( ) _____-______

Mailing Address (if different from above)______

City, State, Zip______E-Mail______

Parents’ Names______

Date of Birth______/______/______

Current High School______Street Address______

Current GPA______Class Rank______

College Plans

List colleges/universities where you have been accepted for admission.

By signing this application, you agree, that all information provided is accurate. Purposely giving false information may disqualify you for this award.

Date:______Signed By:______(student)

Date:______Signed By:______(mother)

Date: ______Signed By:______(father)

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

MILDRED DUDLEY PETERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

  1. Employment

List paid jobs that you held over the past three years. Start with the most recent. If necessary, attach a separate sheet of paper structured identically to this application.

Dates / Name of Employer / Position Held / Total Hours Weekly
Ex. 6/20/11- 9/1/11 / McDonalds / Cashier / 20
II.Extracurricular Activities (in school)

List your extracurricular activities and any leadership positions held. Please follow example provided. Include grades or total length of time of involvement. If necessary, attach a separate sheet of paper structured identically to this application.

Activity / Years involved / Leadership Role
Ex. FBLA / 2010- present / President
III.Community Service/Out of School Activities

List your community service activities and any leadership positionsheld.Please follow example provided. Include grades or total length of time of involvement. If necessary, attach a separate sheet of paper structured identically to this application.

Activity / Years involved or hours per week / Leadership Role
Ex. Blyden Library Volunteer / 5 hours per week / None

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

MILDRED DUDLEY PETERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IV.Honors/Awards

List your honors/awards. Please follow example provided. If necessary, attach a separate sheet of paper structured identically to this application.

Name of Honor/Award / Year
Ex. NSU Young Scholars Award / 2012
  1. Photo Release Statement

I/we authorize Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to use my photo for newspaper articles, website announcements, and journal submissions.

Date:______Name:______Signature:______(Student)

Date:______Name:______Signature:______(Parent)

  1. Please use this space to include additional information that you feel is necessary in helping us to process your application.

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