Youth Development

The Bradenton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is proud to support academic excellence, leadership, and community service through its annual scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded to deserving African American students pursuing post-secondary education.

The Following Scholarships will be awarded for the
2025-26 School Year:

Bradenton Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application

Leola Rhodes-Chestnut Scholarship

Criteria:

To be eligible you must be an African American female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. You must provide evidence of work experience and be eligible to enroll in a technical college, community college, or four-year institution.

Turner and Lillie Covington Memorial Scholarship

Criteria:

To be eligible you must be an African American male or female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County or an undergraduate college student from Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in education, attending or planning to attend an HBCU.

Miller Anderson Community Scholarship

Criteria:

To be eligible you must be an African American male or female graduating from a high school in Manatee or Sarasota County. You must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet all General Eligibility criteria listed on the online application. Preference will be given to students pursuing a STEM major, attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and/or having outstanding community service.

General Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of Manatee or Sarasota County, Florida

• Complete all required sections of the online application

• Meet GPA requirements as listed above

• Provide documentation of community and/or volunteer service or work experience

• Submit a response to the required essay question

• Submit required uploads:

1) Recent photo of yourself

2) Two (2) recommendation letters (one from a school representative and one from a community or work organization) with signature

3) A copy of your official high school or university transcript

4) Signed Photo/Media/Video Release Form (Download from application, sign and attach)

If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Edwards, Scholarship Chairperson directly at dstbradentonalumnaescholarship@gmail.com or (941) 807-3880.