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DSPI is pleased to offer multiple scholarships in honor of the accomplishments of instrumental women affiliated with the Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

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NORMA J. JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement

  2. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  3. Applicant must possess leadership potential and good character.    

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TIFFANY N. MATTHEWS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a student attending, or wishing to attend a HBCU

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

  3. Applicant must be involved in at least one extra-curricular activity or employed

  4. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  5. Applicant must reside in New Castle County, Delaware

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RHONEISE BARNETT-SMITH, MD PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be already accepted to or currently matriculating in an accredited four year university

  2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

  3. Applicant must show outstanding leadership throughout their student career

  4. Applicant must demonstrate a passion for service in their community

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VONYÉ (HACKETT) NELSON HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

  1. Applicant must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

  3. Applicant must be entering a Business/Finance/Technology degree program

  4. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  5. Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service

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DR. YVONNE BARNETT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a student with an education major

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

  3. Applicant must be a current Senior in a Delaware High School 
     

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TAMIKA DAVIS-CANNON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a student entering a Science-related field

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.2 or above

  3. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  4. Applicant must reside in New Castle County, Delaware

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DR. YVONNE BARNETT STEM SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be an underrepresented minority with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a STEM major

  2. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  3. Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service

  4. Applicant must reside in the state of Delaware                                                                                                 

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MS. COOKI M. JONES SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be majoring in Education

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

  3. Application must be a student attending, or accepted at a HBCU accredited college or university

  4. Applicant must reside in the Brandywine School District

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SYLVIA R.W. ROBERTS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a student wishing to attend a HBCU

  2. Applicant must have good attendance and an excellent behavior record

  3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.0 or above

  4. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

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SHEALESE P. RUSSELL-REAMS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a student planning to attend an HBCU with a major in a STEM field

  2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

  3. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  4. Applicant must reside in New Castle County, Delaware

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S.M. LECOMPTE CHARTER MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  1. Applicant must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement

  2. Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university

  3. Applicant must possess leadership potential and good character

  4. Applicant must reside in New Castle County, Delaware

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