Norma J. Jackson Presidential Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: The applicant must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement, already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university and must possess leadership potential and good character.
Application Available: March 1, 2024
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Diamond State Pearls, Incorporated (“DSPI”) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and works in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® of the Newark, Delaware chapter (Sigma Zeta Omega). DSPI is pleased to offer multiple scholarships in honor of the accomplishments of instrumental women affiliated with Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter.
Norma J. Jackson was the first President of Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.. Norma planted the seed that would be watered with sisterhood and become the chapter of today.
Eligibility Requirement
- Must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement
- Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
- Must possess 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 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: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, 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/PShUJE5ARBqkSxhaA
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Richelle Hines
Contact Email: diamondstatepearls@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (215) 783-2571
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION (use google form link for electronic submission or mail in pdf)
1. Completed applications that meet the criteria must be mailed, if not submitted electronically to Diamond State Pearls, Inc., Attn: Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 10682, Wilmington, DE 19850 and postmarked by April 15, 2024 (no exceptions).
2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected.
Filters:
Eligibility: Ethnicity/Race
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior