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MCAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is thrilled to announce that our annual scholarship application is now open. We are committed to supporting distinguished graduating African-American students pursuing higher education.

Seize this opportunity to advance your educational journey with the support of MCAC. We look forward to receiving your application!

Awards:

$2,500.00 Academic Scholarship

$2,000.00 Book Stipend

$1,500.00 Distinction Scholarship

Questions?

Criteria:

Must be a graduating senior from the Madison County School District or Canton Public School District.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale.
Must enroll as a full-time student at a four-year accredited university or two-year accredited college in the summer or fall of 2025.
Must be of African-American descent.

Selection Process:

Each applicant is scored based on a point system that considers academics and community service. Recipients will be notified of selection via postal mail and/or email.

Questions?

Completed application form below (Personal Data, Academic Performance and Community Service).
At least one (1) letter of recommendation from school personnel (i.e., administrator, teacher, staff, or coach) with personnel signature.
Include a signed letter on the organization’s official letterhead from each organization listed in the Community Service section in the application. Letter must include the number of community service hours completed (9th through 12th grade) for the organization. If community service was completed as a part of a church group, the letter must come from the community organization.
Photography Release.

Questions?

All materials (including the school transcript from the counselor) must be provided via email by Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm to firstvicepresident@madisoncountydeltas.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Fannie D. Green, First Vice-President, at firstvicepresident@madisoncountydeltas.com.

Questions?

READY TO APPLY? Complete the application below!

MCAC Scholarship Application

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

I understand that the application and all supporting documents are due by April 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Gender

Age

Date of Birth

Phone

ADDRESS

City, State Zip

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Relationship to Student

Parent or Legal Guardian Email Address

Parent or Legal Guardian Phone

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (optional)

Relationship to Student

Parent or Legal Guardian Email Address

Parent or Legal Guardian Phone

HEADSHOT

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II. ACADEMIC PROFILE

GPA (Cumulative)

University/College you plan to attend

Anticipated Major

Anticipated Minor

Letter of recommendation from school personnel

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III. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Include a signed letter on the organization’s official letterhead from each organization listed below. Letter(s) should ONLY include service hours completed during high school, 9th through 12th grade. If community service was completed as a part of a church group, then the letter must come from the community organization.

NOTE: *Community service hours will be verified by the scholarship selection committee*

Community Service Organization #1

Organization’s Person of Contact

Title/Position

Organization’s Phone Number:

Dates of Community Service:

# of Service Hours Completed

Letter of Recommendation # 1

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Community Service Organization #2

Organization’s Person of Contact:

Title/Position:

Organization’s Phone Number:

Dates of Community Service:

Community Service Hours Completed:

Letter of Recommendation #2

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Community Service Organization #3

Organization’s Person of Contact:

Title/Position:

Organization’s Phone Number:

Dates of Community Service:

Community Service Hours Completed:

Letter of Recommendation #3

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Community Service Organization #4

Organization’s Person of Contact:

Title/Position:

Organization’s Phone Number:

Dates of Community Service:

Community Service Hours Completed:

Letter of Recommendation #4

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IV. PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE STATEMENT

I hereby declare that all information contained in this application is truthful and accurate. I understand that misrepresenting any information or submitting inaccurate or incomplete information will result in disqualification from being considered for a scholarship. If selected as a candidate for the Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Academic or Book Stipend, I agree to submit a professional photograph and hereby grant permission to the organization to reproduce the image in various modes of media such as newspapers, PowerPoint presentations, meetings, and website. Upon notification of being selected as an academic/book stipend recipient, I will forward a suitable head shot for publishing within five business days of being contacted. I also agree to be photographed at the May Week reception, if one should occur, and that photographs may be used in aforementioned modes of media.

V. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT *

I understand that my application is not complete until my OFFICIAL, SEALED HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT has been received by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

VI. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

I certify that the above information is true and correct. It should be noted that if any information is stated falsely, the applicant will forfeit the right to qualify for the academic scholarship and book stipend.

My typed signature below serves as acknowledgement that the information I provided on this form is true and accurate. *