SHFBAC Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 7, 2026
MANDATORY SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP: February 21, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Prior to starting this application, be sure you have ALL required documents noted below ready and available to upload. If you have any questions or experience any technical difficulties when completing this application, please contact scholarship@shfbac.org.

APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2026 graduating high school senior from a school in Fort Bend County
- Minimum "unweighted" GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Plans to attend a college, university, or technical school as a full-time student in Fall 2026
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Official Transcript submitted from your high school Registrar
- Completed Application
- Personal Essay – Typed, double spaced, and 12 pt. Times New Roman font; should not extend beyond two (2) pages; the essay should highlight:
  - Your academic and personal accomplishments
  - Your school and community involvement
  - Your educational and career goals
  - Your reason(s) for applying for this scholarship
  - Why you should be chosen to receive the scholarship
  - How these funds will assist you with your educational pursuit
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (must not be written by the applicant); Please click HERE to access our [Tips For Writing Strong Letters of Recommendation] and share them with your chosen references to assist them in the process.
  - One (1) from a counselor, principal, or teacher – Must be signed and on official school letterhead which includes their contact information (email and phone number)
  - One (1) from another source (example: athletic coach, pastor, employer) – Must be signed and on letterhead which includes their contact information (email and phone number)
- Professional Headshot with a clear background
Official Transcripts should be sent to:

Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2066
Missouri City, TX 77459

or

Email: scholarship@shfbac.org (from the Registrar's Office)

The Official Transcript must be received by February 7, 2026.

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (must not be written by the applicant)
  - One (1) from a counselor, principal, or teacher – Must be signed and on official school letterhead which includes their contact information (email and phone number)
  - One (1) from another source (example: athletic coach, pastor, employer) – Must be signed and on letterhead which includes their contact information (email and phone number)
- Letters must:
  - Verify applicant’s statement of scholastic achievement and public service.
  - Confirm the relationship to applicant; the length of time knowing and in what capacity.
  - Explain the applicant’s community involvement or scholastic activities.
  - Identify applicant’s current or past leadership responsibilities.
  - State applicant’s personal characteristics and accomplishments.
- Personal Essay – Typed, double spaced, and 12 pt. Times New Roman font; should not extend beyond two (2) pages. In a brief autobiographical essay highlight:
  - Your academic and personal accomplishments
  - Your school and community involvement
  - Your educational and career goals
  - Your reason(s) for applying for this scholarship
  - Why you should be chosen to receive the scholarship
  - How these funds will assist you with your educational pursuit
- Professional Headshot with a clear background
- Virtual Meeting/Event Participation Agreement and Youth Participant Virtual Meeting and Publicity Code of Conduct
  DOWNLOAD both the Youth Initative Virtual Meeting/Event Participation Agreement and Youth Participant Virtual Meeting and Publicity Code of Conduct by clicking HERE . You must upload these pages with your completed application; your application will not be considered without these attachments. If you have any issues downloading the form, please contact scholarship@shfbac.org.
**Disclaimer: Children or dependents of members of the Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. **
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- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
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- Phone Number*
- E-mail*
- Parent/Guardian Name*
  
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- Parent/Guardian Email*
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- Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
- Upload a professional headshot with a clear background*
  
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- High School Name*
- High School City
- Cumulative GPA*
- Have you taken the SAT or ACT?
  
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- If yes, specify score:
- If no, enter planned date:
  
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- Please list any School Organizations or Activities you participate in:*
  
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- Please summarize your 2024-2025 Community Service Activities. List the volunteer activities, including the organization's name and total hours dedicated to each: *
  
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- Please list any Work Experience you may have:*
  
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- Please list any Talents or Interests you may have:*
  
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- Please describe your Leadership Roles, focusing on your key responsibilities and the specific impact of your contributions:*
  
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- Please list any Honors or Awards you have received:*
  
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- - Due by February 7, 2026
  - Two (2) letters of recommendation (must not be written by applicant)
    
    One from a counselor, principal, or teacher – Must be signed and on official school letterhead and includes their contact information (email and phone number)
    
    One from another source (example: athletic coach, pastor, employer) – Must be signed and on letterhead which includes their contact information (email and phone number)
  - Upload each letter below.
  - Letters must:
    
    Verify applicant’s statement of scholastic achievement and public service.
    
    Confirm the relationship to applicant; the length of time knowing and in what capacity.
    
    Explain the applicant’s community involvement or scholastic activities.
    
    Identify applicant’s current or past leadership responsibilities.
    
    State applicant’s personal characteristics and accomplishments.
- Letter of Recommendation 1: *
  
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- Letter of Recommendation 2:*
  
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- Instructions
  
  In a brief autobiographical essay, highlight:
  1. Your academic and personal accomplishments
  2. Your school and community involvement
  3. Your educational and career goals
  4. Your reason(s) for applying for this scholarship
  5. Why you should be chosen to receive the scholarship
  6. How these funds can assist you in your educational pursuit
  This essay must be typed, double spaced (Font: 12 pt, Times New Roman) and should not exceed two (2) pages. Be sure to address all six (6) of the elements and review your essay for grammatical and punctuation errors.
- Upload Personal Essay*
  
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- Instructions
  
  DOWNLOAD both the Youth Initiative Virtual Meeting/Event Participation Agreement and Youth Participant Virtual Meeting and Publicity Code of Conduct by clicking HERE .
  
  Review form, sign and date (including Parent/Guardian signature) and upload below.
  
  You must upload these pages with your completed application; your application will not be considered without these attachments. If you have any issues downloading the form, please contact scholarship@shfbac.org.
- Virtual Meeting and Publicity Guide*
  
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- Signature (Please type your name)*
- Enter validation text*
- Application Checklist*
- REMINDER MANDATORY WORKSHOP: February 21, 2026 (09:00 am)
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