East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 578, Red Oak, GA 30272

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EPCP Scholarship Program

Shonda Lemons-Smith

Chair

Miraca Scott

Co-Chair

  • Contact Email

    scholarships@epcpdst.org

  • Purpose

    The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter’s Scholarship Program is designed to empower youth and young adults to achieve excellence through higher education. We award a variety of scholarships to young women and men who exemplify academic excellence.

  • Initiatives

    • Scholarships for College Students
    • Scholarships for High School Students
    • May Week Oratorical Scholarship Competition

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

    Fortitude Scholarship

    The Fortitude Scholarship is available to collegiate members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Applicants must be a full-time student, pursuing an undergraduate degree, have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale), and enrolled in an accredited institution in metropolitan Atlanta. Award amount: $5,000

    Application Opens: February 1st
    Deadline: March 1st at 11:59 PM
    Eligibility Requirements/Application Link: Apply for the Fortitude Scholarship


    Global Awareness Scholarship

    The Global Awareness Scholarship is available to collegiate students who are passionate about global issues. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, pursuing an undergraduate degree, enrolled in an accredited institution in metropolitan Atlanta, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on 4.0 scale), and demonstrate financial need. Award amount: $1,000

    Application Opens: September 15th
    Deadline: October 15th at 11:59 PM

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

    Presidential Scholarships

    Presidential Scholarships will be awarded to metropolitan Atlanta graduating seniors in one (1) of four (4) distinct areas: academic, community service, leadership, and EP/CP Educational Development programs. Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded.

    1. Academic:  Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ academic record.
    2. Community Service:  Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ record of community service.
    3. Leadership:  Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ leadership roles in both school and community.
    4. EPCP Educational Development Programs: Applicants must be current participants in EP/CP Delta GEMS or EMBODI for eligibility in this scholarship category.

    Applicants in all scholarship categories must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement (2.5 on a 4.0 scale).

    Application Opens: February 1st
    Deadline: March 1st at 11:59 PM
    Eligibility Requirements/Application Link: Apply for the Presidential Scholarships

    Torch of Wisdom Scholarship

    The Torch of Wisdom Scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation college student demonstrating financial need. Award Amount: $25,000. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    1. First-generation college student (verified by school counselor)
    2. Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA must be submitted)
    3. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
    4. Applicant must participate in an interview
    5. Lives in one of the following zip codes: 30213, 30268, 30291, 30296, 30310, 30311, 30315, 30330, 30331, 30336, 30337, 30344, 30349, 30354 or in Clayton County

    Application Opens: February 1st
    Deadline: March 1st at 11:59 PM
    Eligibility Requirements/Application Link: Apply for the Torch of Wisdom Scholarship

    Youth Arts Scholarship

    The Youth Arts Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating African American male or female high school senior, planning to attend a fully accredited Art College or College/University and pursue a degree in the Arts (i.e., Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or Music). Applicants must reside in the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter service areas of South Fulton and Clayton. Additional eligibility criteria include having a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale, exhibit leadership, and active in the community. Award Amount: $2,000

    Students may submit application materials in one of the following Performing Arts categories: acting, dance, music, musical theatre, theatre, or voice (Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Standard). Students will need to submit a sample of their work that includes a short video introduction.

    Application Opens: February 1st
    Deadline: March 1st at 11:59 p.m.
    Eligibility Requirements/Application Link: Apply for the Youth Arts Scholarship

  • MAY WEEK ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 

    The May Week Oratorical Scholarship Competition is held annually. Contestants are required to prepare a five-minute speech on a pre-selected topic. Contestants are judged based on a set of criteria, evaluating their demonstration of intellectual thinking and positive expression. Scholarship prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The competition is open to students in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.

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