Rosa L. Poston and Jeanette B. Sherrod Scholarship
The Rosa L. Poston and Jeanette B. Sherrod Scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving young African American women who are graduating high school seniors and who will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited four-year college/university. This scholarship commemorates the achievements of two members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Union County Alumnae Chapter, who have made major contributions to the children and families in Union County. Rosa L Poston is a retired educator who spent over forty years teaching in Monroe City and Union County Public Schools. She was one of the first African-American teachers to integrate the Monroe City Schools. Jeanette B. Sherrod (1930-2017) retired after 29 years with the North Carolina’s Agricultural Extension Service as a County Extension Agent. She spent her career educating homemakers and forming 4-H clubs throughout the county. She was an influential member of the Quality Hill Community and received many awards for her dedication and commitment in serving our community. In 2009, she received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the highest awards given to a citizen of North Carolina by the Governor.
Eligibility/Criteria
Applicant must be an African American female student scheduled to graduate in the spring of the current year.
Applicant must be a resident of Union County and attend one of the high schools within the Union County Public School District. (Applications from private and charter schools will not be accepted)
Applicant must submit an acceptance letter from at least one accredited four-year college or university with the application.
Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale.
Applicant must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall of 2024.
(Note: The children and siblings of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Union County Alumnae Chapter members are not eligible for this scholarship.)
Application Procedures
To be considered for the Rosa L. Poston and Jeanette B. Sherrod Scholarship, the applicant must:
Submit a completed application packet online by April 15, 2024. The packet must include:
A completed and E-signed application form.
Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher or school official and the second recommendation from an adult in the community (e.g., an employer, minister – relatives cannot submit recommendation letters). The letter of recommendation should include, but not be limited to, the length of time reference has known applicant and in what capacity, the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, and why the reference believes the applicant deserves the scholarship.
A sealed official transcript (can be emailed or sent via postal mail from school).
An essay not to exceed 250 words stating why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, her qualifications, educational and career goals and why applicant chose the career she intends to pursue.
A copy of a letter from an accredited four-year college or university verifying acceptance for the fall of 2024.
Attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Union County Alumnae Chapter, if chosen as a finalist.
Please direct questions to scholarship committee chairs, Janel Lea and Sandra Richardson-McNeal, at scholarship@unioncountydst.org.
Awards
The scholarship a one-time award and will be paid after the recipient submits official proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university.
Access the application by clicking on the button below.