Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship for the Arts APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023 "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 4 25% Application Guidelines The Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship for the Arts is made possible by a generous donation to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) by Dr. Francene Breakfield and L. Denise Wells, longtime members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the co-authors of An Anthology of Sisterhood. The $1,000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving African American female student who is either a junior or senior collegiate or a graduate student majoring in English, Literature, Drama, Art, Music, African American Studies, Communications, Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, or Visual Arts. Applicants must meet the following guidelines: Currently attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.Be enrolled as either a junior, senior or a graduate student.Must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.Must be actively pursuing a degree at the undergraduate or graduate level in one of the disciplines listed above.Demonstrated community service and leadership skills – which is clearly reflected in recommendation letters.Applicant must have permanent residency (home address) in a state that is part of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Southern Region or Eastern Region. Preference will be given to applicants from Georgia and New York. Scholarships will be awarded to a current college student who best meets the requirements set forth by the benefactors along with the Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis family. Applications must be received by March 31, 2023. INSTRUCTIONS: All questions must be answered. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please use N/A to indicate inability to answer. Leave no blanks. Applications must include the following: Complete application form, including uploaded essay Three references with complete contact information for each (on application form) A copy of your most recent college transcript (may be sent separately) Applications must be received by March 31, 2023. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Student must submit all requested documents via email to Personal statement should not exceed two and a half typewritten pages. In addition, you are required to obtain two letters of recommendation and an official transcript These items may be mailed to our office, in one large envelope, or sent by email to CEM@deltafoundation.net no later than March 31, 2023.Successful applicants will be notified on or before July 1, 2023. Interviews may be necessary. Note: Scholarships are awarded to successful candidates and are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee and will be transferred to the recipient’s school account the following Fall Semester. Applicant InfoFull Name* First Last Email Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Are you a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.?* Yes No Are you a U.S. Citizen?* Yes No Are you a permanent resident? Yes No EducationColleges/Universities*List the colleges or universities you have attended. Click the plus sign (+) to add new row.SchoolWebsiteGPA (Cumulative semesters) Add RemoveWhat college do you currently attend? What is your cumulative GPA based on 4.0 weighted scale?* Extracurricular Activities*Include sports, clubs, offices held in school. Click the plus sign (+) to add new row. Add RemoveWhat is your degree plan AND why did you choose this plan?* Employment HistoryPlease upload resume.Max. file size: 30 MB.ReferencesPlease provide three personal adult references-other than relatives; letters may be accepted from teachers, mentors, pastors, personal friends, et al) Click the plus sign (+) to add a new NameRelationshipMain Phone Add RemoveDate of Graduation*Select MM slash DD slash YYYY Sisterhood EssayEssay InstructionsPrepare and upload a one page essay (maximum 250 words) responding to this topic:“What does sisterhood mean to you?" Sisterhood is defined as a bond or relationship between two or more women who are not necessarily related by blood. Have you experienced a friendship or connection to a female peer? Describe the positive impact this alliance has had on your life.Max. file size: 30 MB.TranscriptsA copy of your most recent college transcript must be provided. Transcripts must be sent directly to DREF by the application deadline.OPTIONS FOR SUBMISSION Option 1: U.S. MAIL or COURIER SERVICESend your letters of recommendation and transcript(s) in one envelope/package to: Delta Research and Educational Foundation 1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009ATTN:: Ruby Dee Scholarship Selection Committee Option 2: EMAIL Send your letters of recommendations and transcript(s) via email to CEM@deltafoundation.net How will you submit your letters of recommendation?* Option 1: U.S. Mail or Courier Service Option 2: Email NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
