Past Recipient Scholarship 2025

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

PAST RECIPIENT ENROLLED IN A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Application must be completed by the applicant in a typed format.

All applicants must include a typed narrative of 400-750 words describing how current national policies or events have shaped their perspective regarding their career goals.

Additional documents are required:
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation from the following (one from each category):
  - A current instructor
  - 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)
  - Current Official Academic Transcript. Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Must include the fall 2025 semester grades.
  - All documents must be uploaded with your application.
- Resume (optional) as supporting documentation.
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.

- Full Name
  
  PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Email
  example@example.com
- Current School Name
- Current School Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Anticipated Date of Graduation
  
  MonthDayYear
- Major/Program of Interest
- Minor (if applicable)
- 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 current national policies or events have shaped your perspective on your career goals.
- Statement
  
  0/700
- Optional: Upload Document of Organizations and Volunteer Service
  
  Browse Files
  
  Cancelof
- Letter of Recommendation
  
  Browse Files
  Current Instructor Cancelof
- Official Academic Transcript
  
  Browse Files
  
  Cancelof
- Character Reference
  
  Browse Files
  Character Reference 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