Shelby County(TN) Alumnae Chapter
Bettye Coe Donahue Scholarship Program
The Bettye Coe Donahue Scholarship
The Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated promotes scholarship through the Bettye Coe Donahue (BCD) Scholarship Program. The scholarship is named in honor of Delta Bettye Coe Donahue, a Howard University graduate, lifelong educator and living legacy. The BCD Scholarship Fund has allowed the chapter to grant scholarships in excess of $100,000.00 since 2011 and a minimum of $10,000.00 in scholarships is awarded each year.
About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare. The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by twenty-two (22) undergraduate women and has a membership of over 200,000 predominantly African American, college-educated women. The sorority currently has over 1,000 chapters located in the United States, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, Haiti, Liberia, the Bahamas, the Republic of Korea and the Virgin Islands. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- Political Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- International Awareness and Involvement
The Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on April 25, 2009. The current membership is over 370 dynamic women committed to scholarship, sisterhood, and service. Since its inception, the chapter has been recognized for its service to the community and the sisterhood including but not limited to :
• 2019 Red Ribbon Chapter
• 2019 Distinguished Violet Reclamation Award
• 2018 Get Out the Vote Award
• 2016 Technology Program of the Year
• 2014 Innovative Chapter of the Year
• 2011 and 2016 Tennessee Chapter of the Year

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
All African-American high school seniors, attending a public high school in the Shelby County, (TN) Alumnae Chapter service area are eligible to apply. (See attached school listing)

Application Requirements:
- Completed and signed application
- An essay on one of the topics listed on the Essay Instructions.
- One (1) letter of recommendation from one of the following:
  - Core Academic Teacher
  - Community Service Leader on the organization's letterhead
- A copy of an official high school transcript with grades and class rank throughDecember 2019(this must be mailed in an official sealed envelope- if not the application will be considered invalid).
- A completed Counselor Verification Form
The completed application, essay, letter of recommendation, and counselor verification form must be uploaded by 11:59 PM CST on Monday, March 16, 2020.
An official transcript must be mailed and RECEIVED (not post-marked) by Monday March 16, 2020.
Please mail to the following address:

SCTAC | Attention: BCD Scholarship | P.O. Box 383396 | Germantown, TN 38183
All completed applications will be reviewed and scored by the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship recipients will be notified by April 8, 2020.
Select the school (only one) that you attend from the list below. NOTE: If you do not attend one of these schools, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.*
Arlington Bartlett Bolton Collierville Cordova Germantown Houston Millington Southwind

Have you requested and received a completed Counselor Verification Form from your School Counselor? (You must upload a scanned copy in this electronic form)*
Yes No
Counselor Verification Form - Download and submit to your School Counselor.
Have you received one letter of recommendation from a Core Academic Teacher or Community Service leader? Please submit one recommendation letter from one of the following: (a) Core Academic Teachers (Academic & Personal Recommendation) (b) Community Service Leader (Community Service Recommendation). Your reference letter should include the name and occupation of your reference provider, how long they have known you, what type of community activities you have been involved in and some information about your character and work ethic. (You will upload the recommendation letter in this electronic form).*
Yes No

Once you've satisfied all the requirements above, you may proceed to complete the electronic form.
Personal Data
Part I
Name*
First Name Middle Name Last Name
Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number*
Area Code Phone Number
E-mail*
Parenet/Guardian Name(s)*

Educational Data
Part II
High School Name*
High School Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City State / Province
Postal / Zip Code Country
High School Telephone #*
Area Code Phone Number
Prospective College Major*
Names of Colleges and/or Universities to which you have applied for admission: (Please list up to 4 and in order of preference).*

HONORS, SPECIAL TALENTS & WORK EXPERIENCE
Part III
List honors and awards.
List extracurricular activities - organizations and clubs (indicate years of involvement, any offices held, and/or participation in Delta Mentoring Programs).
Please provide a brief description of your community involvement activities (indicate years of involvement and/or period of service).

Counselor Verification Form & Letter of Recommendation
Part IV
Upload a Completed & Signed Counselor Verification Form
Upload Only One Recommendation
Please submit one recommendation letter from one of the following:
(a) Core Academic Teachers (Academic & Personal Recommendation)
(b) Community Service Leader (Community Service Recommendation)
Your reference letter should include:
1. The name and occupation of the individual writing your letter of reference
2. How long the individual has known you
3. The type of community activities the applicant has been involved in and information about your character and work ethic
4. Email and personal contact information
5. The community service letter must be on organization's letterhead

Essay
Part V
You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts in 250 words or less. Please select one of the topics below:
TOPICS:
1. In music, media & popular culture, the use of drugs (pop a molly) is casually referenced. How do you feel about this? Do you feel that this promotes drug use among teens & young adults?
2. How can the African American community support students and schools in their efforts to close the achievement gap?
3. What can you do as a responsible, concerned citizen of your community to help resolve the problem of cyber and other bullying?
4. What are the characteristics of a good leader and how do these characteristics apply to you within your school and community?
5. The United States of America elected Barack Obama, its first President of color in 2008. Who is the next person of color that could ascend to the presidency? Will it be easier or harder for them to make the political ascent? Why?
Please type your essay in the box below.
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Certification
Part VI
I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate and that all statements and essays are my own work. A scholarship award from the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. may be denied or revoked if any information contained herein is found to be untrue. Should I receive an award, I hereby give permission to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter to utilize my name and award amount in any publicity or marketing materials.
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Shelby County(TN) Alumnae Chapter

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Personal Data

Educational Data

HONORS, SPECIAL TALENTS & WORK EXPERIENCE

Counselor Verification Form & Letter of Recommendation

Essay

Certification