Myrtle Parker Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a sisterhood committed to public service and always strives to strengthen the bond of sisterhood, achieve scholarship, and selflessly serve the community. We operate through the implementation of our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. 

As a means of promoting Educational Development, our chapter takes pride in awarding one one-time scholarship each year in honor of our illustrious organization.

Purpose:

To recognize and honor two outstanding female seniors from Panola and Lafayette County for academic excellence, extracurricular achievement, and community involvement. 

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Scholarship Award:

The Oxford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will present the one-time $500 Myrtle Parker Scholarship during the school’s awards ceremony. The scholarship funds will be rewarded to the recipients at the beginning of the school year after an acceptance letter and a schedule have been submitted to the Scholarship & Awards Committee.

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Please click here to access the 2023-2024 Myrtle Parker Scholarship Application. For the application to be considered, all requested information and documents must be submitted by March 1, 2024.  ​