The East Point/College Park Alumnae Scholarship Program is designed to empower youth to achieve excellence through higher education. We award a  variety of scholarships to young women and men who exemplify academic excellence, strong leadership, and demonstrate active community involvement.

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, Clayton, and Fayette Counties. 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.

Click here to apply for the 2023 Youth Art Scholarship. The scholarship application opens on March 14, 2023 and the deadline for submission is 11:59 PM April 14, 2023.

COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Click here to apply for the 2023 collegiate scholarship application. Please read the instructions and eligibility requirements before completing the application. The deadline for submission is February 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award a limited number of scholarships to graduating African American male and female high school seniors. Scholarships will be awarded in four categories:

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 Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, or EMBODI.

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

Click here for the 2023 High School scholarship application. Please read the instructions and eligibility requirements before completing the application. The application opens on February 1, 2023. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

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. The 2022 May Week Oratorical Scholarship Competition will be held virtually out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19.

Click here to apply.

For more information on the EP/CP Scholarship Program, email scholarships@epcpdst.org.