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Sorors,

We Value Your Commitment to Scholarship!

It is with great pride and joy that we announce the official launch of the Cheryl A. Hickmon Special Scholarship in honor of our beloved 27th National President. Soror Hickmon was an avid researcher and took pride in being a reproductive endocrinologist. In her memory, we are adding a new special scholarship in the area of Medicine and other Health Related Disciplines. To be eligible, applicants must be matriculated in or about to enter a medically related field such as Medical or Dental School, or graduate studies in the following disciplines: 

  • Reproductive Endocrinology 
  • Nursing
  • Physicians Assistant
  • Public Health 
  • Occupational Therapy  
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Pathology 
  • Audiology
  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry 
  • Radiology Technician
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatry 
  • Sports Medicine 
  • Chiropractic  
  • Nutritionist
  • Dietician 
  • Other health/medically-related field

The application deadline for this special scholarship will be on February 17, 2025.

Please contact scholarshipandseedgrants@deltasigmatheta.org if you have specific questions regarding this application. 

Navigating the Application

You are able to complete the application here over multiple sessions using your username and password.  You are able to save the application and make updates and submit once you've completed all the sections fully. 

Click Start Application to begin a new application.  To save your work, click on the Save button at the bottom of each page.  To advance to the next page, click Save and Next.  Once you have completed all sections, click Save and Finalize.

Click My Applications from the left menu to access an application previously saved.

Required Materials

  1. Complete the online application .

  1. One letter of recommendation. 

  1. If you are currently matriculating at an institution, the letter must be written by a professor.  

  1. If you are currently not matriculating at an institution, the letter must be written by either your supervisor, colleague, Soror/Member, spiritual leader, or civic leader/community activist.  

  1. The letter must include knowledge of the applicant, personal attributes and commitment to their academic goals.  

  1. Current copy of an official academic transcript . The transcript must be the most recent and issued within 90 days of the application submission date.   

Selection Process

Recipients are chosen based on:  

  • Academic achievement and potential  

  • Demonstrated financial need  

  • Quality and completeness of application  

  • Strength of recommendation letter  

  • If selected, scholarship funds will be awarded for the Fall 2025 semester 

 

Thank you for applying for the Cheryl A. Hickmon Special Scholarship!