ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS (click here for the application):
-Applicant must be an African-American female.
-Must have a minimum acceptable G.P.A of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
-Must demonstrate community involvement. This will be assessed by the number of hours listed on the transcript.
-Must have a documented need for financial assistance.
-Must graduate from a Duval County (public, private, or charter) high school at the end of the 2014-2015 academic school year.
-Must attend an accredited institution of higher education after graduation.
-Must have taken the SAT and/or the ACT and submit proof with the application.
- Must provide an official high school transcript.
-Must submit two (2) typed letters of recommendation: One (1) letter must be from a high school staff member and one (1) letter must be from a Community Service Organization. Both letters must be signed and on the appropriate organization’s letterhead.
- Must submit a typed 2-page maximum essay using 12 pt Times Roman font. The essay must include a discussion on how your academic achievements have prepared you for your future goals, why you should be a recipient of the Academic Scholarship, and a detailed description of the following points to substantiate your request:
· Any special academic awards and achievements
· Participation in extracurricular activities (include time spent and any leadership positions held)
· Active participation in community service
· A discussion of your need for financial assistance
-Must complete and sign the scholarship application.
- Must sign the attached media waiver.
WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER (W.C.A.) LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS (click here for the application):
-Applicant must be an African-American female or male.
-Must have a minimum acceptable G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
-Must demonstrate community involvement and leadership ability. Community involvement will be assessed by the number of hours listed on the transcript.
-Must have a need for financial assistance.
-Must graduate from a Duval County (public, private, or charter) high school at the end of the 2014-2015 academic school year.
-Must attend an accredited institution of higher education after graduation.
-Must have taken the SAT and/or the ACT and submit proof with the application.
-Must provide an official high school transcript.
-Must have two (2) typed letters of recommendation: One (1) letter must be from a high school staff member, one (1) letter must be from a Community Service Organization in which you have performed community service. Both letters must attest to your leadership ability. Both letters must be signed and on the appropriate organization’s letterhead.
-Must submit a typed 2-page maximum essay using 12 pt Times Roman font. The essay must include a discussion on how your leadership achievements have prepared you for your future goals, why you should be a recipient of the W.C.A. Scholarship, and a detailed description of the following points to substantiate your request :
· The attributes that you possess that make you a leader
· Specific examples of your leadership ability
· Any special leadership awards and recognition
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service (please include time spent and any leadership positions held)
· A discussion of your need for financial assistance
-Must complete and sign the scholarship application.
-Must sign the attached media waiver.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR BOTH SCHOLARSHIPS:
-Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
-Finalists will be selected by the scholarship committee based on scholarship requirements submitted.
-Finalists must participate in an interview before the Scholarship Committee. A member of the Scholarship Committee will contact you to schedule your interview.
-Students may only apply for one scholarship.
-Dependents of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are ineligible to participate in the scholarship.