Dear Student:
The Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter (CIAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is proud to announce the availability of scholarship funds for deserving high school seniors. Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to High School Seniors who are residents of Kanawha, Jackson, and Wood counties. We are happy to continue the commitment to offer educational opportunities to the youth in our community. We invite you to apply for the CIAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship, which will be presented before the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.
In order to be considered for the scholarship, each applicant must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, letter of introduction, an official high school transcript, essay and names of all social media accounts. A list of instructions is attached to assist you with your application packet. Applicants should follow these instructions closely. Your high school transcript must be in a sealed envelope from your high school. If you have any questions, you may contact Ms. Tonya Harris at ciacdstscholarship@gmail.com or the member of CIAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority that provided you this packet. All of your materials must be postmarked by Sunday, February 15, 2026. The completed application must be mailed to the Scholarship Committee address via postal mail or electronically at bit.ly/CIACScholarship.
Members of the Charleston-Institute Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. also participate in the selection of students for the Marvin D. and Eunice J. Mills Endowed Scholarship and the John W. and Ruth E. Powell Scholarship. To be considered for either scholarship, the applicant must be attending or planning to attend West Virginia State University. If you would like more information regarding either of these scholarships, please email Ms. Tonya Harris at ciacdstscholarship@gmail.com.
CIAC Scholarship Committee
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 357
Institute, WV 25112
Ms. Tonya Harris, Scholarship Committee Chair
Scholarship Application Packet Instruction Guide
Please make sure your application packet includes the following:
Δ A letter of introduction that includes the information below and explains why you would benefit from this scholarship.
o Name
o Address
o Phone Number
o High School
o Grade Point Average
o School Activities
o Community Service Activities
Δ Two letters of recommendation
o One letter must be from a Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (any woman duly initiated into the Sorority).
o The additional letter may be submitted from a teacher, counselor, pastor, employer, or other individual who has known you for a long period of time.
Δ High school transcripts, which must be an original document with the high school seal or stamp. The transcript must be received from the school counselor in a sealed envelope.
Δ Copy of any official college/university acceptance letters.
Δ Applicants are required to write an introduction.
Δ Applicants are required to submit a typed essay in response to one (1) of the two (2) listed questions.
Δ Names of all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). Ensure all holds/blocks have been removed from all accounts for viewing by the scholarship committee.
Δ All completed applications will be reviewed and scored by the Scholarships Committee. The top scoring applicants will be granted an interview in February 2026 via Zoom to determine the scholarship recipients. All scholarship recipients will be notified no later than March 1, 2026.
∆ Scholarships will be awarded upon verification of enrollment from a college or university before December 31st of the scholarship award year. Verification entails an enrollment form completed by the institution with the registrar’s signature and official seal of the institution.
All materials must be postmarked or sent electronically by Sunday, February 15, 2026, to the Scholarship Committee at the address provided, P.O. Box 357 Institute, WV 25112 or ciacdstscholarship@gmail.com