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®.
NORMA J. JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must possess leadership potential and good character
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TIFFANY N. MATTHEWS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a student attending, or wishing to attend a HBCU
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
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Must be involved in at least one extra-curricular activity or employed
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must reside in New Castle County, Delaware
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DR. YVONNE BARNETT STEM SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a minority female with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a Science/Math major
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Must be a high school senior already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service
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Must reside in the state of Delaware
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DR. YVONNE BARNETT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a female student with a Science/Technology/Engineering/Math major
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Must be a current Senior in a Delaware High School
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TAMIKA DAVIS-CANNON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a student entering a Science-related field
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Must have a GPA of 3.2 or above
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must reside in New Castle County, Delaware
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S.M. LECOMPTE CHARTER MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must possess leadership potential and good character
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Must reside in New Castle County, Delaware
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SYLVIA R.W. ROBERTS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a student wishing to attend a HBCU
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Must have good attendance and an excellent behavior record
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Must have a GPA of 2.0 or above
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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SHEALESE P. RUSSELL-REAMS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
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Must be a student attending, or wishing to attend a HBCU
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Must be a student already enrolled in S.T.E.M. field
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must reside in New Castle County, Delaware
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VONYÉ (HACKETT) NELSON HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
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Must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior
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Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
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Must be entering a Business/Finance/Technology degree program
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Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
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Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service
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