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Elizabeth Darguste Academic Excellence Scholarship

Award Amount
$500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually. One to a female student and one to a male student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. female, minority high school seniors who are currently attending a high school in the Bronx or Manhattan. Students must have a cumulative, weighted grade point average of 80 or higher (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale).

Application requirements for the Elizabeth Darguste Academic Excellence Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
  • SAT/ACT scores
Additional Information: This award is in memory of Elizabeth Darguste, who passed away in 1995 from complications of sickle cell anemia disease. Elizabeth Chantal Darguste was born on December 4, 1968 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Elizabeth attended New York University where she received both a bachelor of science degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. Ms. Darguste dedicated herself to improving access to housing for homeless children and served as a role model for underprivileged youth throughout the city. Ms. Darguste was heavily involved in social action issues, especially empowering children from disadvantaged communities. It is in this respect that the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hopes to help students with a bright future.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

About Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.:
Contact Information: Lasnette O'Garro ,Scholarship Committee Chair
Address: Lenox Hill Station P.O. Box 1905 New York, New York 10021
Email: etaudst@gmail.com
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