Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)
Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship for the Arts
A merit-based scholarship awarded annually to a deserving African-American female student majoring in the arts, humanities, or related fields. It honors actress, poet, and activist Ruby Dee.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Both
Status
Rolling
EnglishLiteratureDramaArtMusic
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- Application effort
- Low (recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Must be an African-American female student
- Currently attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis
- Be enrolled as either a junior, senior, or a graduate student
- Must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Must be actively pursuing a Humanities degree at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Demonstrated community service and leadership skills
- Applicant must have permanent residency (home address) in a state that is part of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s identified Southern Region or Eastern Region
- Preference is given to applicants from Georgia and New York
What you'll need
- Recommendation letters clearly reflecting demonstrated community service and leadership skills
How to apply
- Contact RubyDeeScholarship@deltafoundation.net for direct application procedures and timeline updates.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://deltafoundation.net/scholarship-internship-opportunities/
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