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: 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.

Vonye’ (Hackett) Nelson is a member of Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and an Alumnae of Howard High School of Technology.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior
  2. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  3. Must be entering a Business/Finance/Technology degree program
  4. Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
  5. Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service

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: 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