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Scholarships
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter (NACAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is committed to enhancing the lives of Anne Arundel County residents, acknowledging educational achievement, and encouraging continued academic pursuits.
NACAC is excited to share that scholarship applications are now open! This is your chance to obtain funding for your education. Don’t hesitate!
Apply today!
Applications are below.
NACAC Distinguished Scholar Award
Eligibility Criteria:
- A resident of Anne Arundel County.
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African American female or male.
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Graduating high school senior enrolled in an Anne Arundel County school.
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Plan to attend a full-time degree program at a college, university, or community college.
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Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Demonstrates engagement in community service, extracurricular activities, or other special endeavors.
The Delores Winborne Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
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Meet all requirements of NACAC Distinguished Scholarship Award.
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Pursue a degree in nursing or a related degree in a medical discipline.
NACAC Continuing Education Scholar
Eligibility Criteria:
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Previous NACAC Distinguished or Delores Winborne Scholarship Award recipient.
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Enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college, university, or community college.
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Demonstrates engagement in community service, extracurricular activities, or other special endeavors.
NACAC Second Chance Award
Eligibility Criteria:
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An African American woman navigating significant challenges in her pursuit of higher education or certification to access better employment opportunities.
Application Guidelines
To apply:
Response to essay questions.
An official transcript.
A headshot of yourself that will be retained by NACAC.
A resume for Distinguished and Delores Winborne Scholars.
Two signed letters of recommendation addressed to NACAC for Distinguished, Delores Winborne, and Continuing education Scholars from the following:
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One academic letter from school personnel (e.g. counselor, teacher, coach, professor, or principal)
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One secondary letter may come from a minister, civic leader, mentor, or other person (may not be a relative)
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Letters must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to scholarship@nacacdst.org
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Letters must bear the organizations logo and must be officially signed by the recommender
One signed letter of recommendation addressed to NACAC for Second Chance Scholar from the following:
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Letter may come from professor, advisor, coach, mentor, or community organization personnel (may not be a relative)
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Letter must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to scholarship@nacacdst.org
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Letter must bear the organizations logo and must be officially signed by the recommender
Application Rules:
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Applicants must authorize the release of all information required for the application process.
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Recipient must be present at the Youth honors and Awards Ceremony to receive the scholarship.
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Recipient must provide verification of enrollment via email to scholarship@nacacdst.org
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Persons who already possess undergraduate degrees or advanced degrees are ineligible for consideration of these awards.
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Decisions of the North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Committee are final.