Current Recipients
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Scholarship Awards |
San Francisco–Peninsula Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of education for youth living in our San Francisco – Peninsula communities. One of the key components of our educational development program is that of providing monetary scholarships for students that would permit them to acquire a bachelor degree. The annual scholarship supports two full semesters or three quarters of academic work and is renewable up to a total of four years. Funds are awarded annually after the student meets
our scholarship criteria.
One of our goals is to encourage and support promising students, both young women and men, with their aspirations for attaining higher education. Scholarship recipients are therefore provided educational and emotional support throughout the four-year period that they are eligible for the scholarship award.
We awarded $10,000 in scholarship funds last year. Thank you to our golfers, ad donors, and other generous patrons for your support. Without it, we would not be able to provide the much needed college scholarships and book awards to deserving young scholars.
Scholarship Recipients 2007 - 2008
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AKILA LANAY BETHELY
University of California, Davis
Freshman - Veterinary medicine |
“Thank you so much for the award. This scholarship and the GEAR UP
scholarship will help me pay for school supplies”
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Akila was selected in the spring of 2007 while she was a senior at International Studies Academy in San Francisco. She is in her first year as a freshman at the University of California, Davis. Akila’s involvement with her high school includes cheerleading and volleyball team member. Her community activity includes participating and volunteering for programs including Gear-up, California Science Program (CALSCI), and A Talk on the Wild Side at San Francisco Zoo. She is fluent is Spanish and enjoys dancing. Akila is majoring in Veterinary medicine and her goal is to become a veterinarian.
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IMANI Mc ELROY
Hampton University
Freshman - Architect or Pre-med major |
“I am honored to be a recipient of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship.
This award will be used for buying books and helping to pay extra fees
at
Hampton University.
Thank you again for your help.”
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Imani was selected as a scholarship recipient in the spring of 2007 while she was a senior at Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough. She is in her first year as a freshman at Hampton University and is an honor roll student. Imani’s involvement with her high school and community is very extensive; she volunteered for several years at St. Paul of the Shipwreck in San Francisco, worked to feed the homeless at Glide Memorial Church, organized youth activities for her church, and was a mentor with Kinship Grandparents Who Care. Other organizations that Imani has been a member of, or has represented are A Better Chance, People of Color Independent Schools (POCIS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and Cultural Awareness for Everyone. At this time, Imani is not sure of which professional career she wants, but has narrowed it down to three: sports medicine, law, or architecture.
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ALLYSON HOPE COBB
North Carolina A&T University
Sophomore - History major |
“Receiving the scholarship award will allow me attain my goal of going to college.
With the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority scholarship, I will be able to pay for
expenses
that will arise while in school such as, books, class materials, school
fees, etc.
The scholarship will also relieve some of the stress from my parents,
and their efforts to contribute to my education.”
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Allyson was selected as a scholarship recipient in the spring of 2006 while she was a senior at Lowell High School in San Francisco. She is in her second year as a sophomore at North Carolina A&T, majoring in History. Allyson is a proud member of First A.M.E. Zion Church in San Francisco. She has been involved with the Visitacion Valley Prevention Youth Council in San Francisco, which is a group of high school students who work to create after-school activities and events for the young people in the community. She was also involved with the Yuri Kochiyama Leadership Institute for Human Rights in San Francisco, which is a human rights group that focuses on the laws in the city, how they affect the citizens who live there, and how they can make it better. Allyson aspires to become the President of an Institution or University. She believes that education is the key to one’s greatness and she wants the opportunity to help educate someone and share the knowledge that she has acquired. She looks forward to what God has planned for her.
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JOYA DUPRE
Howard University
Sophomore - Psychology major |
“When I received the letter informing me of my scholarship, I immediately told
by
mom, dad, friends and family that the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority recognized
me
for my hard work during my four years in high school, by awarding me money
for
college. This scholarship provides a stepping stone on my path to becoming an
accomplished young lady who will work for her goals in college and in life.
Now,
with support of my family, friends and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
I am ready to
tackle the obstacles I will face in the future.”
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Joya was selected as a scholarship recipient in the spring of 2006 while she was
a senior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School in San Francisco, and is the first recipient of our chapter’s Winifred Burks Houck Scholarship funded by the Delta San Francisco-Peninsula Foundation. This scholarship is awarded to someone who meets the eligibility requirements and is majoring in science. She is in her second year as a sophomore at Howard University, majoring in Psychology. Joya’s involvement with her school and community is extensive; she has worked with the Recreational Center for the Handicap in San Francisco, worked in the dining room at St. Anthony’s, and taught a dance class for girls ages 7 to 13, to name a few. She is an accomplished dancer, having won numerous competitions. Joya’s ultimate goal is to become a doctor.
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ALICIA J. BABBS
Clark - Atlanta University
Junior - Psychology major |
“The scholarship has helped me monetarily; not only (with) tuition, but also with
books. This scholarship has helped me breathe a little easier.”
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Alicia was selected as a scholarship recipient in the spring of 2005 while she was a senior at Mills High School in Millbrae. She is in her third year as a junior at Clark Atlanta University, with a major in Psychology. Alicia received the Young Women of Excellence Award in 2004 for the City and County of San Mateo and participated in the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. in 2004. She is an accomplished athlete and was presented the Mills High School Cross Country Team Most Valuable Player Award for 2002 and the Mills High School Track and Field Inspiration Award in 2003. Alicia believes that a college education will give her the opportunity to enhance her personal qualities; ambition, courage, confidence, honesty, integrity, dedication and commitment; and use her leadership experiences as stepping-stones to adapt to a changing world.
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