This committee seeks to promote and enhance the
educational values of youth within the Long Beach community. The
Educational Development committee offers various events, programs
and activities to encourage and support our future leaders of tomorrow.
OUR PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors attending
Long Beach Unified School District schools or who have actively participated
in our Delta GEMS program. Graduating seniors must be accepted into
a four-year college or university. (Click here for 2006 Scholarship
Application)
DELTA ACADEMY
The Dr. Betty L. Shabazz Delta Academy emerged as a National program
seeking to nurture and develop young African America females (ages
11-14). The academy provides an opportunity for members of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to use their occupational skills and resources
to help develop local leaders of tomorrow. Specifically, the participants
learn about sisterhood, scholarship, service, math, science, and
technology. Through our mentor component the participants receive
hands on encouragement and support.
Our Delta Academy actively participates in several public service
activities and events such as Delta Youth Days in Sacramento, UNCF
Walk-A-Thon, Christmas gift wrapping, attending city council meetings
and attending the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Presidential
Academy.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL
The chapter has adopted Barton Elementary School. The committee
annually hosts and essay contest for all fifth graders to participate
in during Black History Month. Contest winners receive monetary prizes
for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP
WORKSHOP
Prior to college application deadlines the committee hosts a FREE
financial aid and scholarship workshop. Various speakers give presentations
on how to apply for financial aid, how to save for college, and where
and how to look for scholarships. This year we will be hosting our
workshop in collaboration with Academic Up-Rise, Inc. and the Long
Beach Unified School District.
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