"The Columbia (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships and awards to African-American high school seniors who have excelled academically and plan to pursue a college degree. Students must be residents of Howard County and attend a Howard County high school.

For additional information, send an email to: columbiamddstscholarship@gmail.com

Scholarship qualifications are as follows:

• Must be an African-American high school senior attending a Howard County high school
• Must be a resident of Howard County, MD
• Must submit an official sealed high school transcript
• Must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Must submit a photograph of yourself

FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given as a tribute to one component of our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, education. It is also in recognition of Delta’s membership, consisting of educated women. Qualifying students must plan to major in Education and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Other criteria include having:

• Provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing a committee, etc.

DR. BETTY SHABAZZ SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given in honor of Dr. Betty Shabazz, a notable member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Qualifying students must plan to major in the field of Mathematics, Science, or Technology and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Other criteria include having:

• Provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations (e.g., math or science clubs), volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing a committee, etc.

GILDA LEWIS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

This award is given in honor of Gilda Lewis, a past president of the Columbia (MD) Alumnae Chapter, who dedicated her life to public service. Qualifying students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Other criteria include having:

• Provided service to the school and community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities; demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing committees, etc.

CELONIA B. WALDEN AWARD FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

This award is given in honor of Celonia B. Walden, a charter member and past president of the Columbia (MD) Alumnae Chapter. Qualifying students must plan to major in the Performing Arts and have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in the community and school. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Other criteria include having:

• Provided service to the school or community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or extracurricular activities with emphasis on the performing arts;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities by holding office, chairing committees, etc

Please refer to columbiamddst.org for more information about the scholarship!