Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Westchester Alumnae Chapter
Westchester Alumnae Chapter Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to support African-American female high school seniors from Westchester County as they transition to a two- or four-year college or university.
Award
Varies
Deadline
March 6 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 6 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, interview, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Be an African-American female, high school senior planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university
- Reside in Westchester County and graduate from high school by June 2026
- Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 83% or higher, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale
- Have applied for Fall 2026 admission/enrollment in a two- or four-year college or university
What you'll need
- Completed application with signed declaration by parent and applicant
- Essay (500 - 750 words): One-page typed double-spaced essay titled 'DST Essay' including your name. Prompt: 'Describe an accomplishment or challenge you have experienced and how it has impacted your life.'
- Official transcript showing cumulative GPA sent directly from the school
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation written on official letterhead (one from a Guidance Counselor, and one from a Teacher or Community Service Supervisor) uploaded as a PDF
- Résumé
- Financial Need Statement (Optional; do not submit tax forms or FAFSA)
- Scholarship Interview (for qualifying applicants during the third week of March 2026)
How to apply
- Download and complete the parent/guardian Release Form for transcripts
- Submit the Release Form to your guidance counselor and instruct your school to upload the official transcript via the designated form link
- Provide your recommenders with the recommendation form link so they can submit their letters directly
- Complete and submit the online application form with your essay, résumé, and optional financial need statement
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.dstwac.org/scholarship-application
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Westchester Alumnae Chapter before submitting.
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