Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Daisy Spears Stroud "Academic Achievement" Scholarship
A one-year scholarship that recognizes female African-American high school seniors attending Mecklenburg County high schools who have achieved academic excellence.
Award
Minimum of $2,500
Deadline
March 23 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 23 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, interview)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be an African-American female high school senior
- Must be currently enrolled in a Mecklenburg County high school
- Must enroll in an accredited institution of higher education
- Must demonstrate academic excellence
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Debutantes and immediate family members of the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter are NOT eligible to apply
What you'll need
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay (300 min. – 500 max. words)
- Certified copy of high school transcript reflecting cumulative GPA and grades from the first semester of senior year
- Interview (only top applicants will be selected for interviews conducted in April 2026)
How to apply
- Prepare required documents including two letters of recommendation, essay, and certified high school transcript.
- Submit the application online via the scholarship application website during the application window from January 15, 2026 until March 23, 2026.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://charlottedst.org/index.php/signature/scholarships/scholarship-award-academic-achievement/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. before submitting.
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