Scholarship Opportunity!

Scholarship Application for Area High School Seniors

The Wilmington (NC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is accepting scholarship applications for area high school seniors, who meet specific eligibility requirements. Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Must be a citizen of the United States

(proof of citizenship may be required).

A graduating senior in a public, parochial, or private secondary school who plans to enroll in an accredited institution of higher education in the fall of the current year meeting all entrance requirements of the selected school.
The recipient must apply for and use his/her scholarship within one year after it has been awarded. The scholarship will become void after that period.
All applicants applying for an academic or leadership scholarship must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA.

Complete application packets are due by May 18, 2022, and scholarship winners will be notified by June 1, 2022.

This application process is planned and facilitated by the Scholarship Committee of the Wilmington (NC) Alumnae Chapter as an activity for the 2021-2022 sorority year.

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Additional Information

This is a GREAT time to get your daughter/granddaughter/niece involved in one of 2 amazing programs! Both programs are currently VIRTUAL! There is no charge to participate. Academy is open to young ladies ages 11 - 14. While GEMS is open to young ladies in grades 9 thru 12! The curriculum changes annually. Come out and begin your journey to the BEST YOU!

Delta GEMS meets every 1st Saturday beginning @ 10am.

Delta Academy meets every 2nd Saturday beginning @ 2pm. You don't want to miss a moment. ********************AN APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

Our Programs

Delta GEMS

Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully.

The Delta GEMS program offers a road map for college and career planning through activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth. This program is program of the national organization's 5-Programmatic Thrust, Educational Development. It is intended for girls ages 14-18. Through specific tasks, and the programs objectives of

instilling the need to excel academically;
providing tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
aiding girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond and;
developing compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women through involvement in community service opportunities. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Delta GEMS chair.

Delta GEMS Applications

A national program of the sorority's Educational Development component of its 5-Programmatic Thrust.

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

Created in 1996 for 11-14 year old girls to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the world to come. Our program varies from year to year dependent upon the needs of the program youth. Some activities implemented, include computer training, self-esteem and etiquette workshops, field trips for science experiences and for college exposure, and special outings to cultural events, fancy dinners, museums, plays, and concerts. The program facilitators aim to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the nation. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Delta Academy chair.

Delta Academy Application

Application Submission Info

Please email a completed GEMS application to ilmDeltaGEMS@gmail.com.

Please email a completed Delta Academy application to ilmDeltaAcademy@gmail.com.

You may contact us at one of the above for more info, as well.

Wilmington(NC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc