The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating its golden year, 50 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action, by elevating our impact on the community through our scholarship program.

We are awarding $50,000 in community scholarships for the Golden Year of 2024!

The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, JASSAC, is pleased to announce the opening of our annual Community Scholarship Award Program. This scholarship program provides financial assistance to students of color who aspire to further their education.

JASSAC is dedicated to the educational development of high school students. The first JASSAC scholarship was awarded in the early 1980s. In this golden year of the chapter, we aim to deepen our impact on the community. Scholarship awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000. Scholarships will be awarded to students attending a four-year college or university.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrolled in a high school in a “604” or “608” South Suburban zip code
  • Graduating senior
  • A person of color
  • A minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale (3.75 cumulative grade point average on a 5.0 scale)
  • Not a child or grandchild of a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Submitted completed application by the deadline

The Community Scholarship is a one-time scholarship. The application opens Saturday, January 13, 2024 and closes Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

To apply, go to https://jassacdeltas.awardspring.com/.

Questions? Please email jassacscholarship@gmail.com.