Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

P.O. Box 752

Neptune, New Jersey07754-0752

Phone: (732) 842-1334

E-Mail:

Web Site:

Standards for Scholarship Applicants

  1. Eligibility:
  2. The student must have a minimum academic average of “B” on a 4.0 scale.
  3. The student must plan to attend an accredited, degree-granting four-year college or university.
  4. The student must be enrolled as a graduating senior (class of 2015) in a Monmouth or Ocean County High School.
  5. Students who are sons/daughters of a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are not eligible to apply.
  6. Scholarships are open to both male and female students.
  1. Submitting the Application:
  2. A completed packet including:
  • an official sealed transcript (guidance counselor’s signature must on the flap of the envelope)
  • three letters of recommendation
  • an essay (topic enclosed)
  • an application (typed or printed)
  • photograph (3x5) (not returnable)

Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P.O. Box 752

Neptune, New Jersey 07754

Attention: Scholarship Chairperson

Completed applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2015.

  1. Selection Process
  2. The best qualified candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee on March 7.
  3. The awardees will be notified in writing the first week of April.
  4. Applicants who do not meet the above stated standards will not be considered.
  5. Applications that are not completed in their entirety (e.g. missing documentation, no signatures, pertinent information missing, etc.) will be disqualified.
  6. All decisions regarding the selection of awardees are final.
    APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID

TO STUDENT: Complete all of the following questions.

PART I - PERSONAL DATA

(TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK)

1. Name________

LastFirst Middle

2. Phone______(home)______(parent/guardian)

E-mail address______

Parent/Guardian E-mail address______

3. Present Address______

Number Street City State Zip Code

4. Mailing Address ______

(If different from above)

5. Birth Date ______Sex M____F_____

6. Father's Name______

7. Mother’s Name____________

8. Name of Guardian______(if applicable)

PART II - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

High School (s) attended:

Name AddressDates Attended

Honors/Awards Received______

High School Activities______

Community Activities______

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This section is to be completed by your guidance counselor

Scholastic Average______Rank in your senior year______

Grade Point Average (Based on a 4.0 scale): ______

Counselor’s Name: ______

Counselor’s Signature: ______

PART III - WORK EXPERIENCE: SPECIAL TALENTS

1. List any work experience: Give job title(s), date(s) and employer(s):

2. Special Talents: Please indicate any special talents below:

3. Organizations: List affiliations and positions held.

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Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

P.O. Box 752

Neptune, New Jersey07754-0752

Phone: (732) 842-1334

E-Mail:

Web Site:


PART IV - FINANCIAL STATUS

1. Yearly gross family income______

2. Number in the family: ______Children______Adults______

3. Are any dependents in college at this time? ______If yes, how many? ______

4. How much will your family be able to contribute to your education? ______

______

OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID

SOURCE AMOUNT FROM WHOM

Your Earnings:
(i.e., part-time job, summer job)
Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant SEOG
State Grant(s)
Other Grant(s)
National Direct Student
Loan
Bank Loan
College Work Study
Scholarships
From the College
Other (Give Source)
Total Amount

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Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

P.O. Box 752

Neptune, New Jersey07754-0752

Phone: (732) 842-1334

E-Mail:

Web Site:

PART V - SCHOOL INFORMATION

1. Have you applied for admission to a college or a university? Yes_____ No______

Intended Major______

Application Status

College/University Pending/Accepted Cost Per Year


PART VI - RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Please attach three signed letters of recommendation from:

a. Department Head, Guidance Counselor or Principal

b. Teacher

c. Minister, civic leader, professional, or non-relative who can attest to your character.

PART VII - PERSONAL DATA

1. Attach a 500 word typed double spaced essay using one of the following prompts:

  • Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
  • What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.
  • Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

I hereby declare that all above statements are true. I have requested the necessary official transcripts to be forwarded to the Scholarship Chairperson. I am willing to appear for a personal interview and to forward any additional information deemed necessary. I agree to accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee as final.

Signature of Applicant: ______

Signature of Parent or Guardian ______

DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by February 14, 2015

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