Opportunity Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Personal & Education Information

First name

Last name

Address

Phone

Parents/Guardians

Last High School Attended (if no High School, put N/A)

Trade/Technical or Community College Preference

Anticipated Major or Field of Study

First Generation to Attend College

Community Service Activities

Organization(s)

Write an essay, minimum 250 words not to exceed 500 words stating your educational and career goals.

Please upload your Essay Below

Two letters of recommendation is required. One recommendation can either be from a teacher, school administrator, employer or supervisor.

The second recommendation can be from a community member (minister, neighbor, colleague/coworker). The recommendation CANNOT be from a family member or friend.

Please upload your (2) Two Letters of Recommendations

Please upload a copy of 1 Community College, Trade School or Technical School Acceptance Letter

Please upload your Official Transcript or GED

Proof of Residency

As proof of residence in Union County, please submit a clear copy of at least one document from below:

Driver’s License or State Issued Identification Card (Must include the address. The issue date must be at least 90 days prior the date of the application due date. You may redact the driver's license number from the copy.)
Official Voter Registration Card, Voter ID Card, or Authenticated Voter Certification Form (Authenticated examples include, but are not limited to, raised seal, official stamp, signature) (The voter registration date must be at least 90 days prior to the application due date.)
Utility Bill with your name and Union County address
Bank Statement with your name and Union County address

Please upload Proof of Residency

Interviews: Personal interviews may be required of scholarship finalists. Finalists will be notified of the interview date and time.

The information provided in my application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that false statements in this application may disqualify me from consideration of this scholarship. I also understand that all information submitted will become property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and Union County Alumnae Chapter and will be kept confidential.