2024 Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter Sickle Cell Scholarship Application

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LATE AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024

THE ONLINE APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN ONE SESSION

Once you begin the application, you will not be able to return at a later time to finish your work.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION FOR APPLICATION

The Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizes and honors students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service.

Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to currently enrolled college students who are striving for success, while living with Sickle Cell Disease. Students must be currently enrolled in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college. The applicant must demonstrate the following:

Academic achievement (minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale).
Leadership ability as demonstrated and verified by participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or holding positions in organizations.
Will be enrolled in college as a sophomore, junior or senior in Fall 2024
Primary address is in one of the following cities: Fairfield, Suisun City, Travis Air Force Base, Vacaville, Cordelia, Rio Vista or Dixon.

2. To be considered, this application packet MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than MAY 24, 2024. A

completed application packet will include all of the following:

(MAIL) A sealed and unopened official transcript from your college or university. Transcript must include a cumulative grade point average (2.5 GPA – unweighted). Or have it mailed to the mailing address listed on this application.
(MAIL) Two (2) typed letters of recommendation on school/organization letterhead: One letter from (a) counselor, professor or college sports coach. The second letter from (b) community representative (i.e., church leader, volunteer organization, City Council Member, employer).
(MAIL) One (1) typed essay adhering to the scholarship application guidelines outlined on Section 9 of this scholarship application.
Completion of all sections of this application (please place “N/A” for items that are not applicable).
(MAIL) 5X7 or wallet-size color photo; preferably a head shot (Note: Photos will not be returned).
(MAIL) Proof of Sickle Cell Diagnosis from a physician or medical organization. Must be on letterhead, containing organization, address, phone number, and a signature by a physician. Patient ID number can be omitted. (Letter will not be returned)
Completed application materials received by the deadline will be screened and evaluated by the committee.
Those candidates deemed as winners will be notified via US Postal Mail, email and/or telephone call.
Scholarship Awards will be paid directly to the student upon confirmation of current enrollment from the Office of the Registrar. The Scholarship Award must be used for academic purposes only. If award is used for other purposes, the recipient no longer plans to attend college, and/or cannot provide confirmation of current enrollment by October 31, 2024; the award will be forfeited and cannot be recuperated at a later date.

If you run into any issues during the application process, please email Co-Chairs Dominique Remaker and Tye McKinney, Health and Wellness, at svadsthealthwellness@gmail.com and we will work to assist.

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter service area is comprised of the following servicing areas. Please check the applicable areas below. If you do not live in one of the designated areas, you will not be able to move forward with the application process.

Please check your servicing area below in order to proceed with the application
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