SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships

New for 2025: Pathway to Promise Scholarship

$1500.00 Award

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is excited to announce the Fall 2025 Pathway to Promise Scholarship for eligible applicants. This scholarship is designed for high school graduates with an incarcerated parent (either currently or in the past). To qualify, students must be enrolling in a degree program at a University or Community College.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a class of 2025 High School students graduating from a school located in the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter servicing area, attending a 4-year University or Community College. The student should be in good standing with an overall quality grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Secure an application from the Scholarship Chairpersons via email or on the Pittsburgh Alumnae website: htttp://dstpghalumnae.org. Applicants must complete and send the application packet to the Scholarship Committee via email to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via the USPS. The applicant packet must consist of: (1) Completed Application (2) Essay (3) two Reference Letters and (4) Transcript to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 99383
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The application and all supporting materials must be submitted via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via USPS and postmarked no later than April 30, 2025. No handwritten applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted in person. The Awardee will be notified via E-Mail and USPS at the end of June 2025.

The Pittsburgh Alumnae STEAM Scholarship

$1050.00 Award

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 STEAM Academic Scholarship to eligible applicants. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize academic excellence for students who plan to study Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math.

ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must be a high school student graduating in the class of 2025 from a school within the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter service area and planning to attend a 4-year university or community college. The student should be in good standing with an overall quality grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8 or higher.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Secure an application from the Scholarship Chairpersons via E-Mail or on the Pittsburgh Alumnae website: htttp://dstpghalumnae.org. Applicants must complete and send the application packet to the Scholarship Committee via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via the USPS. The applicant packet must consist of: (1) Completed Application (2) Essay (3) two Reference Letters and (4) Transcript to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 99383
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The application and all supporting materials must be submitted via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via USPS and postmarked no later than April 30, 2025. No handwritten applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted in person. The Awardee will be notified via E-Mail and USPS at the end of June 2025.

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter Collegiate Scholarship

$1000.00 Award

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce the Collegiate Scholarship Award for Fall 2025. Its purpose is to recognize academic excellence to our local collegiate sorors.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a financial member of a collegiate chapter in the servicing area of the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter. The applicant must be a Junior or Senior in the Fall of 2025.

The applicant should have an overall quality grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.25 or higher and must be able to express her own views coherently while using a central idea, possess organizational skills and exhibit strong support points to address the essay topic that is identified within the application requirements section.

The applicant must be a financial member in the current semester when submitting the application and for the subsequent fiscal year. In addition, the applicant must be able to demonstrate her contributions of Leadership, Community Service, and Scholarship. If the applicant is selected, the distribution of the Scholarship Award will be contingent upon receiving Proof of Enrollment at a four-year accredited institution.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Secure an application from the Scholarship Chairpersons via email or on the Pittsburgh Alumnae website: htttp://dstpghalumnae.org. Applicants must complete and send the application packet to the Scholarship Committee via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via the USPS. The applicant packet must consist of: (1) Completed Application (2) Essay (3) two Reference Letters and (4) Transcript to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 99383
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The application and all supporting materials must be submitted via email to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR USPS and postmarked no later than April 30, 2025. No handwritten applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted in person. The Awardee will be notified via email and USPS by the end of June, 2025. The Scholarship Recipient is invited to attend an award presentation and reception.

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter Book Scholarship

$500.00 Award

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Book Scholarship to eligible applicants.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a class of 2025 High School students graduating from a school located in the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter servicing area, attending a 4-year University or Community College. The student should be in good standing with an overall quality grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8 or higher.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Secure an application from the Scholarship Chairpersons via email or on the Pittsburgh Alumnae website: htttp://dstpghalumnae.org. Applicants must complete and send the application packet to the Scholarship Committee via email to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via the USPS. The applicant packet must consist of: (1) Completed Application (2) Essay (3) two Reference Letters and an (4) Transcript to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 99383
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The application and all supporting materials must be submitted via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org
OR via USPS and postmarked no later than April 30, 2025. No handwritten applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted in person. The Awardee will be notified via E-Mail and USPS at the end of June, 2025.

Dr. Vernell A. Lillie Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors and
Undergraduate College Students (i.e.: Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors)

$2000.00 Award

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues its biannual arts scholarship. For the purpose of this scholarship, the arts are defined to encompass vocal music, instrumental music, music education, performance, music theory & composition, visual arts, art history, art education, design, graphic design, creative writing, drama, theatre arts, new media, film studies, dance, choreography and photography.

CRITERIA:
The applicant should have an overall grade point average (G.P.A.) minimum of 2.75 on a four-point scale.
Must be a High School senior attending a school in our servicing area OR and undergraduate College student in our servicing area, who will be enrolling in a 4-year College/University degree institution or Community College to pursue education and careers in the arts.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Secure an application from the Scholarship Chairpersons via E-Mail or on the Pittsburgh Alumnae website: htttp://dstpghalumnae.org. Applicants must complete and send the application packet to the Scholarship Committee via E-Mail to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org OR via the USPS. The applicant packet must consist of: (1) Completed Application (2) Essay (3) two Reference Letters and an (4) Transcript to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
c/o The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 99383
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The application and all supporting materials must be submitted via email to Scholarships@dstpghalumnae.org
OR via USPS and postmarked no later than April 30, 2025. No handwritten applications will be accepted. No applications will be accepted in person. The Awardee will be notified via email and USPS at the end of June, 2025.

Every Donation Counts...

Thank you for your interest in donating to The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Your contribution helps to provide programs and services for the communities where we live and work.  Donations of any size are welcomed and appreciated. Please note, however, that the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter is NOT a 501(c)3 organization. Therefore, donations are not tax-deductible.

To make a donation, please make your check or money order payable to Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and mail it to:

Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 99383 Pittsburgh PA 15233