Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a 109-year-old non-profit organization committed toproviding services that uplift and enrich the community. Educational Development is a vital part of the programs and services we provide. To promote educational development in our community, the Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter annually awards scholarships to African American High School seniors in our seven-city service area which includes Tracy, Manteca, Ripon, Mountain House, Patterson, Lathrop, and French Camp.
Attached is the Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter’s scholarship package. Your assistance is
needed to share and distribute this vital information to graduating African American seniors
who plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university.
needed to share and distribute this vital information to graduating African American seniors
who plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university.
The scholarship packet is due and must be postmarked by Friday, February 24, 2023.
If you have questions regarding this application process, feel free to contact the Scholarship
Committee Chair at [email protected], or send an email to the chapter email at
[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support.
Yours in Community Spirit,
Electra Goodwin, Chair Liz Baker, President
Scholarship Committee Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter
Scholarship Committee Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter
The Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is currently accepting
scholarship applications from Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Ripon, Patterson,
and French Camp high school seniors. Applicants must be of African American descent.
Immediate family members of Tracy Area Deltas (members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) are
only eligible for the Memorial scholarship.
scholarship applications from Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Ripon, Patterson,
and French Camp high school seniors. Applicants must be of African American descent.
Immediate family members of Tracy Area Deltas (members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) are
only eligible for the Memorial scholarship.
To be considered for an interview and a potential scholarship award, all of the following items
must be postmarked by February 24, 2023 to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter
C/O: Electra Goodwin
P.O. Box1240
Tracy, CA95378
1. Scholarship application (2 pages).
2. An official transcript (must be received in a sealed envelope). The transcript must be
embossed with the school seal. Request of icial transcripts from your school as soon as
possible!
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from the following:
a) One from church, civic or community group in which the student is/was involved.
b) One from a high school teacher, counselor, or principal.
4. A typewritten autobiographical essay. Please include your educational and professional
goals with an explanation of how you plan to achieve these goals. (Essay should be at least
one full page, not to exceed 500 words)
5. A photograph (suggested size not to exceed a 4” x 6” snapshot).
Note: If any items listed above are missing, the applicant is considered disqualified.
For more information about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., visit our website at
www.deltasigmatheta.org. Additional information about the Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter can be
found at www.tracyareadeltas.com.
Eligibility Requirements
Select One of Two Scholarship Options:
Memorial Scholarship criteria:
● A relative of a Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter member
● High School Senior accepted for admission in a two or four-year degree granting
college/university
● Demonstrate community volunteerism within your school or community
● A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
Memorial Scholarship criteria:
● A relative of a Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter member
● High School Senior accepted for admission in a two or four-year degree granting
college/university
● Demonstrate community volunteerism within your school or community
● A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
General Scholarship criteria:
● A resident of Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Ripon, Patterson, and French
Camp
● High School Senior accepted for admission in a two or four-year degree granting
college/university
● Demonstrate community volunteerism within your school or community
● A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
● A resident of Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Ripon, Patterson, and French
Camp
● High School Senior accepted for admission in a two or four-year degree granting
college/university
● Demonstrate community volunteerism within your school or community
● A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
**Delta Membership: A member is a Soror who is in good standing with the Tracy Area Alumnae
Chapter
** Relative: Relative is defined as immediate family members, including legally adopted child or
person for which you serve as legal guardian, including foster children, stepchildren, parents,
grandparent(s), brothers, sisters, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews
Chapter
** Relative: Relative is defined as immediate family members, including legally adopted child or
person for which you serve as legal guardian, including foster children, stepchildren, parents,
grandparent(s), brothers, sisters, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews
TRACY AREAALUMNAE CHAPTER
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION
Deadline: 2/24/2023
(Please print legibly in pen or type information)
Applicant’s Full Name_______________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________
Phone #___________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________
Phone #___________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Applicant living with (check one):
Both Parents_________ Mother______________
Father_______________ Guardian____________
BACKGROUND
Both Parents_________ Mother______________
Father_______________ Guardian____________
BACKGROUND
Mother’s or Guardian’s
Name____________________________________Occupation___________________
Father’s or Guardian’s
Name____________________________________Occupation___________________
Other dependent sisters or brothers living at home or in college:
Name Age School/College Grade/Year
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
(Use additional paper if necessary)
Are there any unusual family circumstances that should be considered? Explain and use
additional paper if necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Name____________________________________Occupation___________________
Father’s or Guardian’s
Name____________________________________Occupation___________________
Other dependent sisters or brothers living at home or in college:
Name Age School/College Grade/Year
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
___________________________ ______ ________________ ____________
(Use additional paper if necessary)
Are there any unusual family circumstances that should be considered? Explain and use
additional paper if necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONALAND OTHER INFORMATION
Applicant’s Full Name_______________________________________________________
Name of High School________________________________________________________
What is your cumulative grade point average?____________________________________
(Minimum required: 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and 3.75 on a 5.0 scale)
Are you applying to a two or four-year university/college?
Circle one: 2 year 4 year Name of college(s)
________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Activities Awards and/or Honors:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
High School Activities:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Community and/or Church Service Activities:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
List names and amounts of scholarships awarded to you:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Have you applied for scholarships with any other Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc.? If so, which chapters?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Return all application documents to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 1240, Tracy, CA 95378
Included in my packet are (check each): Application D Transcript D Letters of Recommendation (2) D Essay D
FOR USE BY TRACY AREAALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC ONLY:
Accepted D Interview Date and Time:______________________________________________________________
Rejected D Reason for rejection: _______________________________ Date returned: __________________
Name of High School________________________________________________________
What is your cumulative grade point average?____________________________________
(Minimum required: 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and 3.75 on a 5.0 scale)
Are you applying to a two or four-year university/college?
Circle one: 2 year 4 year Name of college(s)
________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Activities Awards and/or Honors:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
High School Activities:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Community and/or Church Service Activities:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
List names and amounts of scholarships awarded to you:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Have you applied for scholarships with any other Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc.? If so, which chapters?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Return all application documents to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 1240, Tracy, CA 95378
Included in my packet are (check each): Application D Transcript D Letters of Recommendation (2) D Essay D
FOR USE BY TRACY AREAALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC ONLY:
Accepted D Interview Date and Time:______________________________________________________________
Rejected D Reason for rejection: _______________________________ Date returned: __________________