“We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible.”
— Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SCHOLARSHIPS

2024 CCAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

Each year, the Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated awards scholarships to graduating high school students, residing in Contra Costa County who have demonstrated a significant level of academic success, social awareness and community involvement. Our goal is to provide financial assistance to young, college-bound African American students in their quest towards continuing their education at the post-secondary level.

Our scholarship program is funded through various community service projects and fundraising activities, which allows Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter to offer qualified recipients with a scholarship up to $2,000 upon acceptance as a full-time student to an accredited four-year college/university.

The Scholarship Committee, comprised of members of our organization, evaluates each candidate based on academic achievement, community service, a written essay and letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to express their personal experiences that have shaped their lives and future educational or career goals.

The eligibility requirements for the Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter Scholarship are:

  • The applicant must be an African-American high school senior in the Class of 2024, who lives in or is graduating from a high school in Contra Costa County

  • The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

  • The applicant must plan to attend a four-year college/university, beginning Fall 2024

  • The applicant must be a United States citizen

Since 1990, we have awarded nearly $124,000 in scholarships because we celebrate illustrated excellence!

The annual scholarship application from the Contra Costa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is now open and available! Please click here > 2024 Scholarship Application 

Please email CCACEdDevelopment@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

 

Congratulations To Our 2023 Scholarship Recipients!

Adrienne Ashford - Grambling University

Jaden Banks - Virginia State University

Dallas Davis - California State University - Northridge

Sydney Ellis - Lehigh University

Leiah Goode - University of Southern California

Zahara Greer - Langston University

Kimora Henry – Louisiana State University

Sheila Kariuki – University of California, Los Angeles

Sheila McKinney – Howard University

Uchechukwu Maghalu – University of Southern California

Jada Njelita – University of California, Irvine

Esabelle Obinyan – University of San Diego

Christian White – Fresno State University