Dr. Yvonne Barnett STEM Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a minority female with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a science/math major, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service, and reside in Delaware
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.

Dr.’s Rhoneise Barnett-Smith and her husband Elton Smith, both in the field of medicine started this scholarship because they wanted to be a support to minority women in the S.T.E.M. field of study.  The scholarship has been named in honor of her Mother, who is an avid educator.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a minority female with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a Science/Math major
2. Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
3. Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service
4. Must reside in the state of Delaware

Scholarship Process:

1. Complete Application. It is imperative that the application be completed in full.
2. One Reference Letter. Your letter should accompany your application. Be certain the letter contains the writer’s contact information for verification.
3. Essay. An essay from the applicant explaining why they should be selected as a scholarship recipient.
4. Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for receipt of funds.
5. Most recent high school transcript (unofficial will be accepted).
6. 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/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 PROCESS
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, Female, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Mathematics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County