Educational Development

CAC SCHOLARSHIPS

 

As a part of our commitment to educational development, the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. annually offers scholarships to several graduating young women of color who attend high schools within our service area. 

 

CAC EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

 

This scholarship is awarded to young women of color whose experiences academic achievement, citizenship, community involvement throughout your high school career.  Those who qualify exhibit strong leadership skills, good citizenship, and academic excellence.  

 

JOSEPHINE L. WHITSETT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

 

The Josephine L. Whitsett Educational Scholarship in honor of one of our founding members, Mrs.  Josephine Lightfoot Whitsett.  Mrs. Whitsett received her education in Charlottesville City Schools.  After receiving degrees from both Hampton University and the University of Virginia, Mrs. Whitsett worked for 39 years in Charlottesville City Schools as both a teacher and a guidance counselor.  This scholarship is being awarded to only women of color representing Charlottesville High School in dedication of her love for her students and the quality of the education they received regardless of their race, creed, or color.

 

Submit all transcripts digitally via email to cvilledstscholarship@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 6895, Charlottesville, VA 22906.

 

Click here for a checklist of items required to apply.

 

Those interested in applying, should submit an application or contact the committee at cvilledstscholarship@gmail.com. 

 

 

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CAC Annual Read-In

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On February 27, 2022, the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the 33rd Annual National African American Read-In at the Covenant Church in Charlottesville,VA. Children K-12 were invited to participate by reading a poem or short story by their favorite author. They were also encouraged to read short original poems or stories.

Please contact us, if your child would like to volunteer for the 2021 Annual National African American Read-In. All children and their families are encouraged to attend. The event is free and no registration is required.

The Read-In has been endorsed by NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English. Over one million readers of all ethnic groups from the United States, West Indies and many African countries have participated. The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month. More information can be found at: www.nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish.org

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DR. BETTY SHABAZZ DELTA ACADEMY

 

Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century: The Delta Academy was created in 1996 out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. Delta Academy provides an opportunity for local chapters to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the nation. Specifically, we augment their scholarship in math, science, and technology, their opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership through service learning defined as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century.

Delta Academy has taken many forms. In the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter, Delta Academy is offered once a month on Saturday throughout the school year. During this time, we  plan and implement varied activities based upon the needs of the early adolescents in their areas. The activities implemented most often include computer training, self-esteem and etiquette workshops, field trips for science experiences and for college exposure, and special outings to cultural events, fancy dinners, museums, plays, and concerts.

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DELTA GEMS: GROWING AND EMPOWERING MYSELF SUCCESSFULLY

 

A natural outgrowth and expansion for the continuation of the highly successful Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy: Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Delta GEMS was created to catch the dreams of African-American at-risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the framework to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a CAN DO attitude. The goals for Delta GEMS are:

1. To instill the need to excel academically;

2. To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;

3. To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and

4. To create compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.

The Delta GEMS program offers a road map for college and career planning through activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth. Delta GEMS, like Delta Academy, is implemented by chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Delta GEMS participants have the opportunity to define and “Discover Their Individual Brilliance.”