Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
New Student Scholarship
This scholarship program provides financial support to graduating high school seniors residing in Washington, DC, who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Award
Varies
Deadline
March 8 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 8 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a Washington, DC resident
- Must attend a Washington, DC public, private, or charter high school (including recognized homeschool programs)
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall 2026 semester
- Must not be the child of a Washington DC Alumnae Chapter member
What you'll need
- Official High School Transcript (submitted electronically by the counselor/administrator)
- School Letter of Recommendation (written by a current 12th-grade academic teacher or administrator, on official letterhead with official ink signature, in PDF format)
- Community Service Letter of Recommendation
- SAT/ACT online score report (optional but strongly encouraged; score is not considered, only participation)
- Parent or legal guardian electronic signature (even if applicant is 18 years or older)
How to apply
- Request your School Letter of Recommendation and Community Service Letter of Recommendation early to allow recommenders sufficient time.
- Ensure your high school counselor is prepared to submit your Official Transcript electronically upon receiving the automated request.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- Ensure all materials, including transcripts and recommendations, are submitted before March 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).
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Sources & verification
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. before submitting.
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