East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter

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

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EPCP Scholarship Program

Rhonda Holliday

Rhonda Holliday

Chair

Miraca Scott

Miraca Scott

Co-Chair

  • Contact Email

    [email protected]

  • 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

  • Initiatives

    • Youth Art Scholarship
    • Collegiate Scholarship
    • Scholarships for High School Students
    • May Week Oratorical Scholarship Competition

  • YOUTH ART SCHOLARSHIP 

    We will award one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,000 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 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale and exhibit leadership and be active in the community.

    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.

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

    The Educational Development Committee is pleased to announce that the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter will award two (2) scholarships to Collegiate Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Applicant must be a full-time student, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree and enrolled in an accredited institution in metropolitan Atlanta.

    Fortitude Scholarship

    Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $5,000 are available for collegiate members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree and attend an accredited institution in metropolitan Atlanta.

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


    Global Awareness Scholarship

    Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are available for collegiate students who are passionate about global issues. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree and attend an accredited institution in metropolitan Atlanta.

    Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
    • Be of African descent.
    • Be a current full-time student.
    • Working toward an undergraduate degree only.
    • Have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
    • Attend a 2- or 4-year non profit college/university in the Metro Atlanta area.
    • Demonstrate financial need.

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

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

    Presidential Scholarships

    These 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 $5,500 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: Scholarships in this category will be awarded to students who are current participants in East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter’s Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, or EMBODI programs.

    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
    Link: Apply for the Presidential Scholarships


    Torch of Wisdom Scholarship

    One (1) scholarship for the amount of $25,000 and one (1) scholarship in the amount of $12,500 will be awarded to a first-generation college student demonstrating financial need. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    1. First-generation college student (verified by school counselor)
    2. Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA must be submitted)
    3. 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 or Fayette Counties
    4. Participate in an interview

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

  • MAY WEEK ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 

    The May Week Oratorical Scholarship Competition is during May of each year. Contestants are asked to prepare a 5-minute speech on one of five pre- selected topics and present before a panel of judges.  Contestants are judged based on a set of criteria, measuring their demonstration of intellectual thinking and positive expression. Scholarship prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  This scholarship opportunity is open to students in the Metro Atlanta area. 

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