S.M. LeCompte Charter Member Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Applicants must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, possess leadership potential and good character, and reside in New Castle County, 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.

S.M. LeCompte is a member of Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a former President of Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter, who established this scholarship to be of support to a four year college or university bound student who meets the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement
  2. Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
  3. Must possess leadership potential and good character
  4. Must reside in New Castle County, 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

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, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior