Golden Impact Community Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High School Senior planning to further education with 2.5 or higher GPA, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university and reside in New Castle County, Delaware.
Deadline Date: February 28, 2027
Scholarship Details:
Diamond State Pearls, Incorporated (“DSPI”) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Membership in DSPI is exclusive to active members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter of the Newark, Delaware chapter. DSPI is pleased to offer multiple scholarships in honor of the accomplishments of instrumental women affiliated with Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter.
Dr. Yvonne Barnett and Renee Nelson are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter. Each has earned “Golden” status through more than 50 years of membership. They have both dedicated their lives to teaching and uplifting students.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be minority students who reside in New Castle County.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
- Applicants must be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university.
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and good character.
Scholarship Process:
- Complete Application. It is imperative that the application be completed in full.
- One Reference Letter. Your letter should accompany your application. Be certain the letter contains the writer’s contact information for verification.
- Essay. An essay from the applicant explaining why they should be selected as a scholarship recipient.
- Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for receipt of funds.
- Most recent high school/college transcript (official).
- Please submit a recent photo (preferably graduation pic or headshot) at the time of submission for use on our social media platforms. If you do not want your picture posted, let us know.
Scholarship Selection Process:
- Completed applications that meet the criteria must be submitted electronically via JotForm February 28, 2027.
- Applicants will only be notified if they are selected.
- Applicants must accept the scholarship on or before April 15, 2027; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
Applicants must provide a Statement of Calling: A personal faith statement, essay, or testimony detailing the applicant’s spiritual background, ministry goals, and sense of divine calling. It should demonstrate a clear organizational structure, well-developed ideas, and proper grammar. If references are used, citations must be included. All documents must be named using the format “Lastname_DocumentName” (e.g., Rodgers_Essay).
Award Amount: Multiple Awards
Award Details:
DSPI is pleased to offer multiple scholarships in honor of the accomplishments of instrumental woman affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter. Range of scholarship awards. Scholarship awards may be less than $1,000 and some may exceed $1,000.
Website/URL: https://form.jotform.com/dspischolarships/2026-dspi-scholarship-application
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Shealese P. Russell-Reams
Contact Email: diamondstatepearls@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (302) 513-8760
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
1. Completed applications that meet the criteria must be submitted electronically via JotForm by February 28, 2027 (no exceptions).
2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected.
Filters:
Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: New Castle County