East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
1012 S. 15th Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62207
Pamela M. Weston, Chapter President
2022 Bessie B. Garvin
Educational Scholarship
Award
Questions regarding this scholarship application should be directed to:
ESLAC Education & Scholarship Committee at eslacedu@gmail.com
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Scholarship Application and Instructions
The Bessie B. Garvin Educational Scholarship was established by the East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in memory of charter member, Bessie B. Garvin, who was also a
well-known educator in the East St. Louis public school system.
The Bessie B. Garvin Educational Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating African-American
female seniors in the East St. Louis Metro East community who will attend a 4-year college/university in the
fall or immediately upon her graduation. Disbursement of the scholarship funds will occur in the fall, upon
verification of acceptance and enrollment in a college or university. Failure to provide verification of
acceptance and enrollment will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship. Each scholarship is a one-
time award in the amount of $1,000.00 and is not deferrable or transferable.
All scholarship awards will be communicated by March 31, 2022.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a graduating African-American high school senior (female) within the following communities:
St. Clair and Madison County, having attended public high school for the past two years.
2. Have a minimum of 2.5/4.0 Grade Point Average.
3. Submit a completed typewritten application. The form is a fillable PDF that can be completed on
your computer.
4. Submit an official academic transcript.
5. Submit ACT/SAT scores.
6. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (forms included in application packet)
7. All information must be completed in its entirety and submitted together by the deadline.
Incomplete submissions will be excluded from further review and deemed ineligible. Entries
received after the March 31, 2022 deadline will not be considered.
You have the option of submitting your completed Application, Academic transcript and ACT
Scores ONLINE or via MAIL.
ONLINE SUBMISSION:
- Name each file of your submission in the following manner:
*Garvin_Last Name_First Name_Application
*Garvin_Last Name_First Name_Transcript
*Garvin_Last Name_First Name_ACT_SAT_ Scores
- example: Garvin_Johnson_Erica_Application
Garvin_Johnson_Erica_Transcript
Garvin_Johnson_Erica_ACT_SAT_Scores
- Use the following link to upload your submission files: https://bit.ly/2VghsnK
MAIL SUBMISSION:
- Mail your submission to the following address:
2022 Education and Scholarship Committee
East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
1012 S. 15th Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62207
Proprietary to East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
2022 Bessie B. Garvin Scholarship Application
Personal Information
Name:
Last
Date of Birth: _ /_ / _
First
Middle Initial
Home Street Address
State
Zip Code
Telephone #:
E-mail Address:
Parent / Guardian Name(s):
Academic Profile
High School:
Expected Graduation Date: Grade Point Average:
List Honors, Extracurricular Activities
_
_
_
_
Colleges/University that you will attend
School City/State
Date Fall Classes Begin
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
Briefly tell us about yourself, including your education/career goals, why you should be selected for
this scholarship and your financial hardship.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
In submitting this application, I hereby certify that:
1. The following information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that if selected, I must present
proof of enrollment in a college/university before I can receive the disbursement. Any information this is not
accurate and verifiable will disqualify me for consideration.
Print Applicant’s Name
Signature
Date
Print Parent/Guardian’s Name
Signature
Date
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signature
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Position:
Contact Phone Number: _
Proprietary to East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Bessie B. Garvin Scholarship Reference / Recommendation Form #1
Name of applicant: _
Applicant Instruction: This form is to be provided to a teacher(s), minister, youth leader,
community service leader or employer who knows you well and who can speak to the attributes
listed below on your behalf in consideration for this award. Relatives cannot serve as
recommenders.
Recommender Instruction: Thank you for your assistance and for your willingness to
recommend the applicant listed above as we evaluate her for educational financial assistance.
Please attest to the following which will assist us in our selection process based on your
experience and knowledge of the applicant.
Please rate the applicant on the following characteristics, according to the scale listed from 1 -5, 5
being the highest ranking. If you are unable to speak to a characteristic or skill, please note by circling
n/a.
Demonstrated willingness to work toward
future goals
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Demonstrated sense of responsibility
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Enthusiasm for achieving success
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Honesty and integrity
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Ability to get along with others
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Emotional maturity
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Leadership skills
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Contributions to school
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Contributions to community
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Ability to succeed in chosen field
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Responsibility and care in completing
academic tasks
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Written and oral communication skills
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Please print any additional comments in support of the applicant here:
Recommender’s Name: _
Recommender’s Signature: _ _ Date _
How long have you known the applicant? _ _ In what capacity? _ _
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signature
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Position:
Contact Phone Number: _
Proprietary to East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Bessie B. Garvin Scholarship Reference / Recommendation Form #2
Name of applicant: _
Applicant Instruction: This form is to be provided to a teacher(s), minister, youth leader,
community service leader or employer who knows you well and who can speak to the attributes
listed below on your behalf in consideration for this award. Relatives cannot serve as
recommenders.
Recommender Instruction: Thank you for your assistance and for your willingness to
recommend the applicant listed above as we evaluate her for educational financial assistance.
Please attest to the following which will assist us in our selection process based on your
experience and knowledge of the applicant.
Please rate the applicant on the following characteristics, according to the scale listed from 1 -5, 5
being the highest ranking. If you are unable to speak to a characteristic or skill, please note by circling
n/a.
Demonstrated willingness to work toward
future goals
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Demonstrated sense of responsibility
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Enthusiasm for achieving success
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Honesty and integrity
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Ability to get along with others
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Emotional maturity
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Leadership skills
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Contributions to school
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Contributions to community
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Ability to succeed in chosen field
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Responsibility and care in completing
academic tasks
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Written and oral communication skills
5
4
3
2
1
n/a
Please print any additional comments in support of the applicant here:
Recommender’s Name:
Recommender’s Signature: __ Date_ _
How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? _
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signature
click to edit