Youth Programs
We know that many of today's young women find themselves in environments that may not fully support their personal and academic development. They may feel ignored or left behind at the very point in their lives when they are most in need of attention, support, and encouragement. Delta Sigma Theta's youth programs are designed to create an additional support system for parents and their daughters. As Delta women, we aim to share our resources and energies with the queens in our community to develop new purposes, new skills, and new leaders.
The application period for this year's virtual sessions has closed. We encourage you to consider the program when the application period re-opens in August 2021. Questions about the programs should be sent to us at youthprograms@dsttempe.com.
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S.
Middle School Program for Girls Ages 11-14
In 1996, the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy was created out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young girls (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures.The program focuses on social and emotional development, physiological transitioning and exposure to global ideas and learning opportunities in alignment with the program theme, "Transformation of Me: Knowing Me, Developing Me, Preparing Me."
Anchored in the basic tenants of the sorority, which are sisterhood, scholarship, and service, the program offers mentoring, interactive educational activities, and service learning opportunities. Educational activities are focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts to develop life skills and explore future career options. Delta Acadmy also features a book club, black history essay contest, public speaking, and field trips.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S.
High School Program for Girls Ages 14-18
Delta G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) was created in 2004 to expand our youth development programming to high school girls. As we strive for the GEMS to "discover their brillance," the program has four specific goals:
- to instill the need to excel academically;
- to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
- to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond;
- to create compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
With a focus on STEM, the program exposes participants to an array of career options, offers college preparation, and connects students to their culture and heritage.
Educational Scholarships
Since our founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta has promoted academic excellence and the importance of education. Likewise, Tempe Alumnae started its scholarship program when we were chartered in 1973 with our "bookships" that helped local high school students cover the costs of books and supplies. Thanks to the generous support of donors and the success of our fundraisers, the program has grown to provide more than $100,000 to Arizona students in pursuit of higher education.
Awards Available
We offer two scholarship categories in honor of two of our chapter charter members:
- The Sandra L. Caldwell Excellence in Scholarship Award is for high school seniors that exemplify exceptional commitment to education, community service and personal character. There is a $3000 and $1500 award in this category.
- The Arnette Scott Ward Excellence in Scholarship Award is for current undergraduate students at a 2-year or 4-year college/university that exemplify exceptional commitment to education, community service and personal character. There is a $3000 and $1500 award in this category.
How and When to Apply
The scholarship period for 2021 closed on February 28th. To apply for 2022 funding, please check this site when the application period reopens in December 2021. All questions about the scholarship application process, should be submitted to scholarship@dsttempe.com.