GEMS and EMODI Scholarship 2025

2026-2027 Scholarship Application
Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

DELTA GEMS or EMBODI PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ONLY

Application Deadline:

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Please read the application carefully and be sure to complete the entire application. Ensure that all required documents are uploaded and transcripts requested in a timely manner. Completed applications and supporting documents must be received by the deadline. Submit all inquiries to:

cacdstscholarship@columbiascdelta.com.

Application Instructions and Requirements:

Applicants must reside in the Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter service areas (Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, or Richland counties) to be eligible for the scholarship.

All applicants must include a typed narrative of 400-750 words describing how your participation in the DELTA GEMS or EMBODI program has benefited you.

Applicant must have participated in the Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter DELTA GEMS or EMBODI program for a minimum of 2 years.

Applicant must not have received a Delta Sigma Theta scholarship within the 2026-2027 Sorority year.

Additional documents are required:
- Three (3) signed letters of recommendation from the following (one from each category):
  - A current school official
  - A GEMS committee member for GEMS participants or EMBODI committee member for EMBODI participants
  - A character reference letter - The person writing the letter should be someone other than a relative, who knows the applicant well (i.e., a minister, neighbor or supervisor)
- Copy of College Acceptance Letter
- Official High School Transcript. Must include the fall 2025 grades.
- All documents must be uploaded with your application.
Letters of recommendation must contain an original signature. We will not accept letters with digital signatures. You may make a copy of your signed letter of recommendation and upload the copy as part of your application packet.

- High School Senior participant of which program?
- How many years have you been involved in the above DELTA program?
- Full Name
  
  PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Email
  example@example.com
- Parent Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Parent Email
  example@example.com
- Current School Name
- Current School Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- School Counselor/Advisor
  
  First NameLast Name
- School Counselor/Advisor's Email
  example@example.com
- School Counselor/Advisor's Phone:
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Anticipated Date of Graduation
  
  MonthDayYear
- College/University in Which Applicant Plans to Enroll.
- Intended Major/Program of Interest
- List organizations in which you hold memberships and include offices held and volunteer service. In lieu of typing your information here, you may upload a document in the browse files box below.
  
  0/350
- Please list honors, awards, and scholarships received:
  
  0/300
- Please indicate parent(s) or guardian's yearly income before taxes. In addition to regular income, you must include public assistance, Veterans benefits, and Social Security for any family member. If you are supporting yourself and living away from family, list your personal income. Total Income and Benefits (Household Income)
- Describe in 400 - 750 words how your participation in the DELTA GEMS or EMBODI program has benefited you.
- Statement
  
  0/700
- Optional: Upload Document of Organizations and Volunteer Service
  
  Browse Files
  
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- Letter of Recommendation
  
  Browse Files
  GEMS or EMBODI committee member Cancelof
- Letter of Recommendation
  
  Browse Files
  Current School Official Cancelof
- Letter of Recommendation
  
  Browse Files
  Character Reference Letter Cancelof
- College Acceptance Letter
  
  Browse Files
  College Acceptance Letter Cancelof
- Official High School Transcript
  
  Browse Files
  Official High School Transcript Cancelof
- By signing this document electronically in the space below, I hereby certify that all of the information I have provided within the entire scholarship application is true and correct. I understand that if any information submitted with the scholarship application is determined to be false or misleading (including any omission of material information), I will be disqualified from consideration for the scholarship.
- Parent or Guardian's Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Parent or Guardian's Signature
- Applicant's Signature:
- Enter validation text
- Should be Empty:

2026-2027 Scholarship Application