Scholarships
IVAC Scholarships
The Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is proud to support the academic dreams of deserving students through our Annual Scholarship Program. Grounded in the Sorority’s commitment to Scholarship, Service, and Empowerment, our scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education and encourage excellence, leadership, and community engagement.
Each year, we award one or more scholarships to outstanding high school seniors, undergraduate students, or other eligible applicants from our service area. These awards are made possible through the generous support of our members, community partners, and fundraising efforts.
Current Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarship recipients must submit an acceptance letter to an accredited four year college/university and a copy of their class registration to IVACScholarship3@gmail.com before award distribution.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & DEADLINE:
Completed application packets must be submitted by 11:59pm, Friday, April 3, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Earned a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
2. Residency or attend a high school within IVAC’s service area*
3. An African-American Senior graduating from a high school within IVAC’s service area*
4. Intent to attend a 4-year college or university
5. Must participate in the interview process (which will take place between 4/14/26-4/19/26).
Children of Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter members are ineligible for an award.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS::
1. A completed online application form
2. Two SIGNED letters of recommendation (select from sources listed below):
a. a high school counselor or teacher – emailed directly from their school email account
b. a business, organization or non-profit agency you have performed community
service work within the last two years – emailed directly from them on their official letterhead
c. an individual who is familiar with your accomplishments – emailed directly from the author with their contact information
3. Official transcript emailed directly from your school counselor or the Parchment platform to: ivacscholarship3@gmail.com
4. A typed personal essay: The essay should not exceed 300 words. This is your opportunity to explain your educational and career goals to the committee. Please include information such as: (a) how can you make a positive impact on your commuinty through your education? (b) how this award will help you financially in reaching your educational goals (c) why did you choose your major or school you will attend?
Previous Program Years 2024-2025
The Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our 2025 scholarships. The deadline to submit your application is April 4, 2025. We encourage qualified students to apply.
Eligible students must be:
- Have a 2.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale
- African American graduating high school senior
- Planning to enroll in a 4 year college/university
- Live and attend a HS within Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter’s Service Area*
Each student must:
- Complete the online application
- Submit an official transcript from Parchment or a school counselor (unofficial transcripts are not acceptable)
- Submit two signed letters of recommendation
- Submit a personal essay
- Complete an interview
*Inland Valley Service Area: Beaumont, Chino, Chino Hills, Corona, Eastvale, Fontana, Hesperia, Highland, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Norco, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands and Rialto
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Mailing Address
Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 937
Corona, CA 92878
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