Vonyé (Hackett) Nelson Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, entering a business/finance/technology degree program, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service
Application Available: February 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 31, 2025
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.
Vonye’ (Hackett) Nelson is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter and an Alumnae of Howard High School of Technology.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must be entering a Business/Finance/Technology degree program
- Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service
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 transcript (unofficial will be accepted).
- 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 as this is not a requirement of the scholarship.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
Explain why they should be selected as a scholarship recipient.
Award Amount: Multiple awards
Award Details:
DSPI is pleased to offer multiple scholarships in honor of the accomplishments of instrumental woman affiliated with 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://forms.gle/2agUsqAccPgpXJb59
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Dana Mitchell
Contact Email: diamondstatepearls@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (302) 607-5567
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Completed applications that meet the criteria must be submitted electronically to diamondstatepearls@gmail.com by March 31, 2025 (no exceptions).
2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Business Management, Computer Science, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware